n 1977, Pontiac and other GM divisions their full-size cars in an effort to facilitate weight and improve gas mileage decreases. The Catalina continued as entry-level full-size Pontiac-Buick-built car with a 231 cubic-inch V6 now standard in sedans and coupes (Safari wagons came standard with V8) and optional 301 CID V8, 350 CID and 400 CID shifts, each built Pontiac motors, and offered in all states except California. The Pontiac 350 was offered in 1977, but was replaced by Buick and Olds 350 V8 1978-1980, and the Pontiac 400, available until 1978, was replaced by an Oldsmobile 403 V8 in 1979 only. A-Built 350 Olds diesel V8 was optional for 1980 and 1981, together with another stripped-Pontiac V8 265 CID.

With the reduced model, the Catalina Safari In 1977 a new two-way tailgate that could be opened on the side of a door or lowered as a hatchback, which replaces complex 1971-76 Clamshell tailgate design. The car shared the same full-suspension coil spring than their sedan counterparts, rather than the multi-leaf springs found on 1971-76 safaris.

As the Pontiac V8 was completely banned from the state of California beginning in 1977 take on the inability of the state, more stringent emission standards, Catalinas (and Bonnevilles) sold in California were equipped with engines from other GM divisions by 1981. These included the Buick 231 V6 and a range of V8 engines with the Chevrolet 305 Oldsmobile 307, Buick and Olds 350 and 403 Olds V8.

The Catalina was tried after the 1981 model year with the more luxurious Bonneville as Pontiac, the full-size passenger car market in the course of further job cuts GM to abandon the program set. The 1982 Bonneville was introduced as a mid-size car. When production of the Catalina label ended in 1981, had over 3.8 million Catalinas been sold since 1959.

In 1990, I began to retreat from participation in racing, I bought a house and other things, where I was. I guess I burned myself in the pursuit of the points system from April to October open every weekend with nearly half of the output works as Saturdays and Sundays and occasionally on Friday night, too. I loved fast cars, but just could not get excited Racing, which is much more, so I tried to sell the car. Eventually I traded the Chevy II for 1967 Pontiac Acadian, which belonged to Peter Whittaker in 1993. The Canadian version of the Chevy II. 1967 Pontiac Acadian has the same body type, but uses the framing of the head light in 1966 Chevy II and its own unique grill, including 3 Maple Leafs (Canadian flag). Pontiac looks pretty stock, but 350 with angles fork head (Chevy 492 casting), Victor Jr. intake, 292 Competition Cam, roller rockers, flat top pistons (10 to 1) and Powerglide with 4800 stall converter. The rear part was 4.88. The car had to work best 12.30 at 108 in accordance with Peter. The body is completely original (Uncut) and restored. That only G60-15 on the rearend the car a hard time connecting and way more focused on actually make it to the end of the 1 / 4 mile. Really makes a cruise on the highway kind of slow too. I think that if everything was sorted in a car he can easily run high 11 in the quarter. Although I sometimes miss racing Chevy II, I could always take out of Pontiac for little spin to get my rocks off!

1997: rearend was changed to 3.73 (much more reasonable on the street), the converter has been changed to 4000 stalled the engine was cleaned and the BF Goodrich T / were put on. Transmission and converter changes the car slowed down a bit, but still managed to 12.79 @ 106.5 miles per hour with open headers 13.23 @ 103 with silencers on (time to obtain a less restrictive mufflers).

1998 - I changed the exhaust to 21 / 2 all the way with Dynomax Super Turbos and Flowmaster tail pipe. Threw the seat and put in the RCI bucket seats and 5 point harness racing. I moved the battery to the trunk and sat on a low alternator down the driver's side of the block. I also added traction bars to help plant the tires. Served all away with a lot of wheel axle. Visit to the local strip resistance, to see how the new exhaust worked. McCreary bolts on the back and ran best 12.78 and a top speed of 105.01 miles / h. 60ft. times have also improved to 0.1 seconds (the shelf life of these mods. was 1.89. Now it is 1.78). It seems that new exhaust and weight savings helped quite a bit. Plus traction has been improved with the bars and moving battery to the trunk.

1999 - I decided to build their own dashboard and includes 4 AutoMeter gauges and 3 3 / 4 tachometer. I kept the original disc (frame) and made the aluminum plate to fit the sensor mounting. Tachometer was the most difficult to match how it is installed in the panel with the bracket upside down. All this was then re-wired with quick turns off.

2001 - I was ported heads and changed the 292 Hydraulic Competition Cam for 294S Solid Lifter. On the chassis of the engine stand showed more than 60 Hp lost as the valves are located at 6500 rpm. Now Dyno showed less than 20 hp lost at 7000 rpm. Bad port on the exhaust side was also repaired. The engine lost power a little less than 4000 Grand, but actually woke up above 4500. Acadian ran 12.65 at 109 miles per hour, but was a little lazy off the line because of the low first gear with a Powerglide and 3.73 in the back. I updated the electronic module in the universities and, ultimately, Acadian ran 12.44 at 112 miles per hour I think, a spark falls at high speed, but it still will not miss fire, but authorities are now lost.

2002 - I bought a Turbo 350 with 3800 stall converter. 2.52 first gear really woke up every thing and ran a steady Acadian 12.05 at 113 miles per hour later that summer in the cool air in September, I ran, I'm looking for 11.95 at 114 miles per hour Drove it to the track, and then went home. Never took the issue or air filter. In fact, in testing by removing them seems to slow down Acadian. So now I have 11 second Street car. Yahooooooo!!

2005 - I started the largest, most expensive upgrade for Acadian. I replaced the complete Front Clip with Superide block Heidt II. Along with the videos were a few other upgrades, which included the steering column, wiring harness, radiator, oil pan, billet master cylinder, etc. the firewall was smoothed, and all holes filled before painting. Now Acadian drove nice and straight and there was no direct hit. Disc brakes were included with the front clip Heidt. The drums were abandoned at the back now. It was a lot of time updating and I moved from Quebec to Ontario in late 2005 which slowed down a bit. By mid 2006, everything was finally back together and working.

2007 - After Front Clip update, I realized the engine getting a little tired. I never touched the short block engine and Peter in the car for a few years, so it was at least 16-17 years they were together. So it's time. Being new to Toronto, I had a friend at work I would recommend talking to Ralph on the fast companies. He has a reputation for making a bad move fast engines for Drag Racing and trams. After several discussions we have more or less had a plan, which changed several times during assembly. I probably went a little overboard, but what the hell, it was something I really wanted. Only a block and crank, and consumption have been saved, everything else was new. It is now 0.040 for the small block, with a 11:01 compression aluminum heads, which were developed for Ralph to get a stream of numbers there. Solid roller cam now. It turns like crazy, but still has more torque than the old engine at low levels. Another benefit is that fuel consumption is almost doubled. What drove me to a full tank of travel, now takes only 1 / 2 tank. Next summer I plan to put it on a chassis Dyno as well as its path.

In 1971, mid-level executive and Ventura trim option for the Catalina were both canceled and replaced with the Catalina Brougham, who proposed a luxurious interior than the standard Catalina. Brougham was dismissed in 1973 after back its sales below expectations. 1972 also marked the final appearance Catalina Convertible.

1971 Pontiac (available with rim) Catalina Convertible

For 1971, Catalina and made other full-size Pontiacs completely revised and new from the wheels with a long hood / deck short proportions of the body and style like the Chrysler Corporation in 1969 full-size cars, along with a double hull roof to to improve the introduction of the lightning protection and external pull-up door Pen - The last two functions first appeared in 1970 ½ Firebird. Catalina and Catalina Brougham sedans and coupes rode on the 123-inch (3100 mm) wheelbase, while Bonneville and Grandville uses more than 126 inches (3200 mm) wheelbase and Safari wagons were an inch longer at 127 cm. Coach station also got their multi-leaf spring rear suspension, while the sedan and coupe are still hung from the front and rear springs.

New Series for 1971 Catalina Brougham, the lush interior as normal Catalina proposed, available as a two-door sedan, four-door sedan and four-door sedan columns. "Coaches", while similar in concept to the Ventura custom finish options on most models of Catalina in 1962 and offered to replace the old series of the executive.

Catalina Safari Pontiac Safari wagon was only for 1971 (although the internal and external decoration with sedans and coupes Catalina continues to share) and were luxurious executive and Bonneville cars replaced with a new car Grand Safari. Although the Grand Safari its grille design announced a new series of Grandville, his salon was equal to an additional internal vinyl, proposed a series of Bonneville. Pontiac now its full size cars as a separate series of his colleagues as a sedan Chevrolet (Brookwood, city dwellers, in the credits, Kingswood, Kingswood Estate), Oldsmobile (Custom Cruiser) and Buick (Estate Wagon) activities.

Like all GM B-body cars, and Safari Grand Safari has a new clamshell tailgate GM. Controlled by switches on the dashboard or the switch on the rear quarter slipped back door in the recess under the cargo floor, while electric windows slid the back of the roof. Pontiac praised the new system is easier to load and unload the car in a confined space, but "glide-away" back door prone to electrical and mechanical problems, and problems of water and air leaks, and the cars in old age.

Another feature of Pontiacs prone to all GM B-and C-body cars for 1971 split, a new ventilation system of government. System and with the unfortunate Vega, a fan heater to make the air in the car from the hood intake, and make it through the holes in the trunk lid or tailgate. In theory, the passengers can enjoy the fresh air, even when the car moves slowly or standing, as in heavy traffic. However, in practice it does not work.

Within weeks after the debut of 1971 models, however, and all other Pontiac dealers, the GM has received several complaints from drivers who complained about the ventilation system pulled cold air in the car until the heater is warm and can not be disabled. The ventilation system was extensively revised for 1972.

All models featured new Grand Prix-style round cockpit instrument panels, the controls and instruments placed within reach of the driver along with two round pods for the speedometer and the other in order to prevent the lights, fuel gauge, or additional sensors and electric clock. The design of the interior is in cloth and vinyl or expand Morrokide Morrokide depending on model.

The standard engine in the sedan and coupe Catalina has 255 hp 350 V8 with two barrel carburetor. Catalina Brougham models and safari vehicles equipped with a 400 cubic inch V8 with two barrel carburetor capacity of 265 horsepower, that was a gross addition to other models Catalina. Other engines are 455 cubic inch V8 with two-or four-term gasification ratings and corresponding PS 285 and 325, respectively. All Pontiac engines were developed for 1971, leaded to a lower octane regular, low lead or unleaded gasoline by GM corporate edict that to reduce the amount of compression calls.

Power front disc brakes were made standard for the first time in 1971. As in previous years, the variable steering ratio and Turbo Hydramatic transmission of additional options, but has run the series midway through the 1971 model. Also available in spring 1971 Catalina 350 engine with two-speed automatic transmission in addition to the standard three-speed column shift manual.

For 1972 was Catalinas and other full-size Pontiacs new GP-Style "V" nose of the grid and strong front bumper, the crashes of up to 5 miles per hour (8.0 mph), a year before the election standard, the effect was to resist in 1973 along with revised taillight.

Two-barrel 400 cubic-inch V8 was compared to all Catalina / Brougham / Safari models with 175 net hp, with 265 gross horse in 1971 thanks to the power switch of the measurement of gross ratings were measured dynometer without accessories attached at the time measured by standard deviation as a "net" figures were "installed as" in the car connected with all accessories and gear emissions are. More engines, two barrel 455 producing 185 hp (138 kW) and four barrel 455 rated at 250 hp (190 kW). 1972 was the last for Convertible Catalina and Catalina Brougham series.

Catalina and the other in 1973 presented in full-size Pontiacs a full-width grille shed together with the federal government now mandated 5 mph (8.0 kph) front bumper and tail light redesigned. Consoles sequel to "Pie" theme, but the two sensors were placed around the square tubes. With the Catalina Brougham terminated only regular models and Catalina Safari wagon were offered this year. Catalinas and other full-size Pontiacs is including Bonneville and Grandville now riding for a total of 124 inches (3100 mm) wheelbaase for sedans and coupes, while Safari Grand Safari wagon and put his own 127-inch (3200 mm) wheelbase.

Catalina sedans and coupes are equipped with the optional 350 cubic-inch V8 engine with 150 hp (110 kW) with 170-horsepower 400-Two Smoking Barrels and standard on the car Safari. Optional engines included a 230-hp four race and 250-400-455-hp four barrel V8.

1973 Pontiac Catalina

The new Mercedes-center as a split grille and revised rear style with a new 5 mph (8.0 kph) bumper at the rear end and a license plate has moved above the bumper, said 1974 Pontiac Catalina, and large. Two-door coupe-sedan offers new fixed triangular side windows, but kept the column style with roll-back window, other than the Chevrolet, which eliminates the drop-down rear quarter in the Caprice and Impala Custom Coupe. Four-door sedan limousines and columns have not changed since 1973. The interior was also in 1973, with the exception of the revised standard steering wheel and a new carpet to reduce the pile.

For the first time on the list of options, the adjustable gas and brake pedals, Pontiac exclusive (and often order), and radial suspension, which the bus were updated along with other modes of suspension, such as front and rear boards of the power mentioned.

170-hp V8 with 400 two-cylinder engine carburetor now standard on all models with 225-hp four race and 250-400-455-hp four race V8 as an option. Also for 1974, Safari Catalina Safari wagon renamed and continued to share the inner and outer panels with sedans and coupes.

In 1975, a revised front-and back style Catalinas and other full-size Pontiacs, together with standard radial tires and electronic ignition. Same range of 400 and 455 engines on the 1974 carried out with limited benefits from 170 to 200, but tied now with catalytic converters, which provided better handling and fuel economy compared to the previous equipment to reduce emissions, but called for the use of unleaded gasoline. Four-door sedan limousines and columns featured six new-style window from the window of the sixth to the Saloon Links opera window. 1975 also marked the end of the Pontiac convertible production until 1982, Grandville Brougham was the last full-size Pontiac convertible.

For 1976, only minor changes in detail were of the Catalinas and other contain full-size Pontiacs, the revision of the grid made (with rectangular headlights now Catalina with the "Another version of the Trim-round lights went on model) and rear light. In This year was the last one 1971-vintage body, additional adjustable pedals, 455 V8 and a clamshell rear doors in the car Safari. 1976 also marked the return series Bonneville Brougham on the top of the line at full size, have refused as a marketer, Pontiac Grand Ville as a whole name.

For decades, affordable roadster segment consisted exclusively of vehicles from England or Japan. General Motors has changed that night with the Pontiac Solstice (and its twin Saturn Sky), which was built here in America. Solstice brought genuine excitement to Pontiac brand, with its great design and is available with turbo. He was briefly available as a Targa top coupe, too.


Pontiac Solstice began life as a concept car at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Once received rave reviews and a lot of public interest, Pontiac has decided to accelerate a production model. When the Solstice debuted at the 2006 model year, the design concept was almost intact, with big alloy wheels, fluid lines and sleek, retro-style front end, which gave the car a very distinctive look.


But GM's financial problems in 2009, requires the elimination of Pontiac, and the fact that the solstice of the past. It's a shame, because with another generation of refinement, Solstice can really be something. Use a mixed picture of the solstice, in equal parts seductive sheet metal, hit-or-miss dynamics and disappointing reliability and quality.


Recent Pontiac Solstice

Produced from 2006-'09, the Pontiac Solstice convertible is stuck with the classic roadster formula, showing the front of the four-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive, four-wheel independent suspension, near 50/50 front / rear weight balance and manually operated convertible soft top. Coupe, which was prepared in 2009 only, was identical except for its Targa roof - I think, T-tops with no bar in the middle.


Under the hood of the base model was a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine. Although the engine featured aluminum block, dual overhead camshafts and variable valve timing, he did not feel the same way as an engine sports car. Tall transmission gears and the lack of response due to the slow nature of the Rev, and the soundtrack near the red was far from glorious wail roadster fans expect.


The best choice, if resources permit, a Pontiac Solstice GXP (sold from 2007-'09). This version is much improved, provided the acceleration due to the powerful turbocharged direct-injection 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. GXP also sports suspension, stronger brakes and a high-performance tires.


In this review, we found that while both versions have been entertaining in terms of handling, they can not match up to the test Mazda Miata (or, for the GXP, Honda S2000). Inside, Pontiac has decided to go with a much cheaper materials, and ownership experience even more saddened by the three other unfortunate qualities: a bustling multi-step process for top convertibles (completed terrible rearward visibility for the coupe), the lack of internal space for storing things like cell phones and wallets, and small trunk, which was unusable in any of these models.


Pontiac Solstice has received several notable options during its run. In 2008, OnStar, acoustic headliner for the soft top and a trip computer became standard equipment for the base and GXP versions. In addition, for '08, Club Sport Package with firmer suspension tuning and silver-painted wheels became available. In addition, the arrival of the coupe in 2009 marked the advent of soft-top Solstice Street Edition, which includes updating of standard features and sports suspension. In addition, in '09, ABS, stability control and rear limited-slip differential were standard across the board, and the Bluetooth connection is available again.

1969 Pontiacs received a major restyling with a few extra square of sheet metal (though not as much as similar cars from other parts of GM) and finish. However, the basic 1965 chassis, the internal structure of the body and four-door sedan roof pillars have been retained, although vent windows were dropped on all models and Safari wagons got a new rear door are two ways that can be opened in the direction of the door or down the back door - similar in design, which was presented to Ford Motor Company to Ford / Mercury cars in 1966. Catalina also received a one-inch wheelbase increase to 122.

The variable steering ratio was a new option this year, and front disc brakes will be automatically enabled when the power brake option was ordered.

Engine power consists of a standard 290-horsepower 400-Two Smoking Barrels (with or without additional fuel cost of regular 265-horsepower 400 Turbo Hydramatic transmission), 330-horsepower 400 four barrel, 370-horsepower 428 four barrel, 428 HO Power 390 horses. Standard three-speed manual gearbox and optional three-speed Turbo Hydramatic was continued as before, but a four-speed manual transmission with Hurst was excluded from the list of options.

All full-size Pontiacs, including Pontiac Catalina, got a new Grand Prix, as the V-nose grille for 1970, along with the "horns of the ports on the updated interface and new tail lamps are installed in the rear bumper. Catalina sedans and coupes come standard now less 255 - 350-horsepower-cubic-inch Pontiac V8 as standard equipment with optional engines, including the previously standard 400 Two Smoking Barrels capacity of 265 and 290 horsepower (still on standard convertibles and Safari wagons), 330 - 400 horsepower four trunk, and two versions of the new 455-cubic-inch V8 with 360 hp (270 kW) or 370 horses with "no." As in past years, three-speed manual transmission with column shift standard equipment, but most cars were equipped with optional three-speed Turbo Hydramatic. It is also proposed for 1970, but rarely order was two-speed automatic transmission, Turbo Hydramatic 300, which was available with the 350 V8.

pontiac solstice mallet

On the American tuning show SEMA, Tuner Mallett is going to present something special, which has 560 horses under the hood and "faced with" a specific body-kit. This Pontiac Solstice, which tuner Mallett chose to fly their ideas, the result of which is obvious and striking. Immediately it is worth noting the serial chetyrehtselindrovuyu diesel filling models, which fell tuner is simply not to your taste and compare the market competitors, and of course from a special respect for a "favorite", tuner integrated so "free" place a powerful 560-horsepower V8-silovik used in models of Corvette. The result on the face! "Weaving" at such modest mass is less than four seconds and a top speed of more than 300 km / h. The latter should be added that such high-speed performance, the tuner has been achieved and due to specific body kit, elements of which were manufactured in fiberglass (as an alternative, provided the elements and carbon). Shestichastichny "designer", which includes four extensions to the wheel arches, front and rear spoiler is offered at a price of 18,000 dollars. Officially, Mallett Pontiac Solstice will be presented at SEMA tuning show, and only then will go on sale in a small limited edition

1965 full-sized Pontiacs were completely restyled with more threads in sheet metal with a "Coke-bottle" profile and finishing fastback two-door hardtops. The wheelbase grew to 121 inches (3100 mm) on all models.

The new three-speed Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission replaced the previous Roto Hydramatic unit on full-sized Pontiacs for 1965. "Turbo" There were three units of the speed torque converter similar in basic design to Torqueflite Chrysler and Ford Cruise-O-Matic transmission - a move that made the automatic torque converter transmission of universal design for helpless, and deliver the original Hydramatic fluid connection to history. While the "Turbo" channel continues to use the name Hydramatic, he shares none of his design with older programs. Turbo Hydramatic also adopted standardized "PRNDSL" shift pattern, which replaced the "PNDSLR" pattern long familiar to owners Hydramatic equipped Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles and Cadillacs.

389 and 421 cubic-inch V8s received a number of changes, including thinner block castings. The standard engine for model Catalina 389 two barrels capacity 256 hp (191 kW) with a base three-speed manual gearbox and 8.6 to 1 compression ratio or 290 horses with a Turbo Hydramatic transmission and above 10.5 to 1 compression. Fuel economy is regular 265 horsepower (198 kW) version of the 389 two barrels from 8.6 to 1 compression, which was burning regular gas was available for free version of turbo Hydramatic. Additional engines include four 389 barrel capacity of 325 horsepower (242 kW) turbocharged Hydramatic or 333 with a stick shift, Tri-Power 389 with capacity of 338 horses, four barrel capacity of 421 338 hp same (252 kW), 353 horses with Tri-Power or 421 HO with Tri-Power and 376 horsepower (280 kW).

2 +2 version changed from trim package all package for 1965 is similar to the average Pontiac GTO. The base engine with a 2 +2 is now 338-horsepower 421 four barrels from 353 hp (263 kW) Tri-Power or a 376-horsepower 421 HO with Tri-Power is available as an option.

In 1966, the full-sized Pontiacs received minor facelifting of the '65 body with a new lattice and rear treatment. Inside, the dashboard was revised with the salon. 2 +2 has been upgraded with the possibility of a complete model of the status and engine / transmission prices on all models Catalina remained the same in 1965, except for the elimination of 338-horsepower 389 Tri-Power option.

For 1967, Catalinas and other full-sized Pontiacs received heavy facelifting of the '65 body with a more rounded wasp-waisted body contours and finishing better fastback and concealed windshield wipers - the first in the industry. Replacing the 389 and 421 V8, in previous years were new 400 and 428 cubic-inch V8s built from the same V8 Pontiac design used since 1955. Standard engine Catalina had two barrel unit capacity of 265 horsepower (198 kW) with three-speed manual transmission or 290 horsepower (220 kW) Turbo-Hydramatic. 265 horsepower (198 kW) engine was available for free version with Turbo Hydramatic and differed from the standard 290 horsepower (220 kW) unit with regular gas as opposed to premium fuel. Additional engines include four 400 barrel capacity of 325 horsepower (242 kW), four barrel 428 with 360 hp (270 kW) or four barrel 428 HO power of 376 horsepower (280 kW). Options for Tri-Power engine was removed in 1967 in connection with the new GM corporate policy, which prohibits the use of several carbohydrates on all vehicles, except for Chevrolet Corvette. Front disc brakes and a stereo 8-track tape players were new additions to the list of options.

2 +2 has been proposed for the last time in 1967 as a hatchback coupe and convertible. 360-HP 428 is a standard and 428 HO is not mandatory. This model was rejected because of low sales since its introduction in 1964, performance car buyers overwhelmingly preferred smaller and lighter, intermediate, such as your own GTO Pontiac and new ponycar Firebird, which was introduced in 1967. 1967 Pontiac Catalina convertible was introduced in the Red Hot Chili Peppers video "Scar Tissue".

For 1968, Catalinas and other full-sized Pontiacs received minor facelifting of the '67 body with a new grille split beak nose and going back to the horizontal headlights, taillights and revised. Engine proposals were similar to 1967 with the revised horsepower ratings including 340, four barrel 400, 375, 428 and 390 four barrel, 428 HO.

1963-1964

For 1963, Catalinas and other full-size Pontiacs featured net square bodylines and vertical headlamps flanking the split grille, but retained the same dimensions and the main body of 1961-62. Engine proposals were revised as 333 hp (248 kW) and 348 hp (260 kW) version of the 389 V8 were dropped in favor of "production" versions of larger 421 cu In (6.9 liter) capacity of 338 horsepower (252 kW) four-barrel carburetor, 353 hp (263 kW) with Tri-Power, or 370 hp (280 kW) "NO" Tri-Power. 405 hp (302 kW) 421 Super Duty continues to offer cross-country team during the first half of the model year, but fell after General Motors ordered Pontiac (and Chevrolet), to "cease and desist" from the factory supported racing efforts in February 1963. New options for 1963 include a tilt steering wheel, which can be adjusted to six different positions, AM / FM radio and cruise control.

1963 Catalina convertible changes in the California Hot Rodder, Bill Straub was used as a prime mover in the M2-F1 program at NASA.

M2-F1 and 1963 Catalina convertible tow vehicle

Soft facelifting including a new grille and taillights said 1964 full-size Pontiacs. Engine / transmission proposals have been unchanged since 1963, except for the new GM-built Muncie four-speed manual replacement of Borg-Warner T-10 units. In addition, new for 1964, 2 +2 option package available on the Catalina two-door hardtops and convertibles, which included bucket seats, heavy suspension and other equipment operation, along with the same choice of 389 cu in (6.4 liter) and 421 cu in (6.9 liter) V8, in other Catalina.

Throughout most of 1960, when Pontiac annually captured third place in industry sales, Chevrolet and Ford, Catalina and the third part of industry sales of full-size cars in the first Chevrolet Impala and the second place Ford Galaxie 500. Success in Catalina prices environment field caused many competitors to respond with similar products, such as the 1961 Chrysler Newport, a less expensive Chrysler, which was cheaper than the base models of the bearing plate Chrysler in recent previous years, and in 1962 Dodge Custom 880 and 1963 Mercury Monterey , both of which were introduced as full of cheap car environment full size in the size and power, which followed unsuccessful attempts to Mercury and Dodge full-size cars to detect contractions.

In 1964, even Pontiac's mid-priced competitors in General Motors responded to the success of the Catalina in the market, as well as to capture the Chevy Impala owners to trade with high quality vehicles from units GM. Buick took it at the lowest price of a big machine, LeSabre, and reduced cost base sticker on the replacement of less than $ 300 (4,9 l) V8 engine and two-speed automatic gearbox on his car instead of the average 401 U.S. dollars (6, 6 liters) V8 and three-speed automatic used in other large Buicks. Porn has gone even further, creating new full-range, Jetstar 88, which was $ 75 lower than the dynamic 1988 series (but still a few dollars higher than a comparable model Pontiac Catalina), and also received less engine - 330 USD in (5.4 liter) V8 and two-speed automatic gearbox with an intermediate line F-85/Cutlass, along with a smaller 9.5 in (240 mm) brake drums (also from GM intermediates) compared with 11.12 in (280 - 300 mm) drums were found on all other GM full size cars from the bare bones of a six-cylinder Chevrolet Biscayne in 1975, a limousine Cadillac. And, as Pontiac Catalina still cheaper than Jetstar and LeSabre, at the lowest cost full-size Pontiac buyers are often perceived as better value in the market due to the high standard V8 engine and three-speed automatic transmission, and (compared to 88 Jetstar) larger brakes.

Beaumont Drive featured Chevrolet-train and General Motors officials. They were the version of the Chevrolet Chevelle with a dashboard similar to the Pontiac GTO and sold to the Canadian market. Although they were sold through dealers Pontiac, little mention of Pontiac nameplate in the booklet manual or instructions.

In 1968, only 708 Beaumont SD hardtops have been created which is relatively rare and highly collectible. Equipped with 396-cubic-inch engine V8, a car produced between 325 and 350 horsepower.

To avoid the tariffs imposed by the Government of Canada, the GM made a few cars with Canadian content, which were distinctly Canadian. Big Pontiacs there looked like Pontiacs, but were built on the chassis of a Chevy and Chevy engines, the names were distinctly Canadian, such as the Laurentian, Parisienne, and the layered-Chief. Medium cars like Chevelles but Pontiac brands, how to divide the grid, they were called the Beaumonts. By 1970, the trade laws were relaxed, unique Beaumont became superfluous and was terminated.

Seller dealers Pontiac, since 1964, Beaumonts by their style, which was under the influence of the trademark split lattice Pontiac. SD (Sport Deluxe, NOT Super Duty) was high on-line version of Beaumont, which was launched in the high line Acadian. Sports Deluxes initially included the same engines as the American Chevelle, but since 1967, they were similar to Chevelle SS396, however, SD396 does not offer the 396/375, as well as its American counterpart.

This car has spent his life in Ottawa, Ontario before moving to Buffalo, New York area a few years ago, where he underwent a six-year restoration. Only 66 Beaumont SD396 convertibles were built in 1967, and none of them were sold new in the United States. This is Pontiac? This Chevelle? Ask a poncho or a Chevy fan and you can get a different answer!

The brightest legend of the New World was "born" in 1964, and almost immediately won the lion's share of sports cars. His appearance Pontiac fiero gt obliged 39-year general manager Lee Yakoke, who at one time fully responsible American ideas about sports car. The birth of this development took place against the background of failures of concern Pontiac. The company had huge losses due to the failure model Edsel, making it clear that any forward-looking market research - business, if not rotten, then the loss-making for sure. But to correct the situation in some way was needed. Therefore, was soon assembled a team of designers, engineers, economists and marketers, which should have resolved the problem and build a "rescue" car. Initially developed a social address of the machine and its image. According to available information, the buyer wanted to see further development of ideas Thunderbird, but in a more democratic sector. As a starting point took the sport versions «Monya» economical "Chevrolet Corvair." Composition of the bulk of the body decided to borrow from the Lincoln Mark II, which had an extremely dynamic silhouette thanks to a very long hood and a shortened trunk. Aggressive note in the design of the car created a narrow, resembling a knife blade bumpers, predatory nose car "Maserati", as well as deep-set into a niche grille with a figure running the "Mustang". Incidentally, the title - as it turned out, during the development machine wore quite a different name - «Cougar» (Panther) and had the appropriate figure on the radiator: muscular cat in profile. And the name «fiero gt» was preferred only before starting the machine in the series. That's it.

Pontiac solstice preço was carried out in a body fastback. The model was based on the midsize Coronet platform, and apart from the fashionable body sported hidden headlamps, cabin suites and bucket seats. The standard engine was a 318-cid V8, but most buyers chose the optional 383rd, capacity 335 hp But the main merit Charger that under his hood put the most famous "beefy" motor 426 HEMI, accelerates the car from standstill to 60 miles for 6.4 seconds and allows you to overcome the quarter mile in 14.16 seconds. Official documents reported that the 426 HEMI produces 425 hp, but the power is, of course, was higher than 500 forces, as higher insurance powerful engines forced manufacturers understate their characteristics. In 1967 the design remained the same, but in the range of added 440 Magnum engine power 375 hp, which has become the standard for modifying the R / T and the biggest engine of the corporation. Magnum was a cheaper 426-th HEMI, provided the same dynamic quality and is easier to be modified, but still inferior to him on the racetrack.

In 1968 the company underwent a radical redesign: a new body with a "muscular" contours, a new grille, as before concealing lights and a minimum of chrome. Sales increased almost six-fold compared with last year - customers appreciate the new look of Pontiac solstice preço. The following year saw little change in design: four round tail lights were replaced with flat square, front marker lights have also changed from round to rectangular, and the center of the grille insert with chrome appeared fake air inlets. In 1970 he became a chrome front grille, and the changed contours of the body at the rear of the car. Version of R / T manned fake air intake, added two new colors - plum crazy "and" Mango ". There was luxury SE version with leather interior and sunroof - a rare and a new option at the time. The range of engines was quite rich, there were 440 Six Pack, 440 Magnum, and of course HEMI, which was upgraded and got hydraulic valve lifters.

In 1959, Pontiac has refused entry-level models for the names of leaders, and changed its name to Catalina, while lowering the status of the former top-line Bonneville full plate and the expansion of the central line of stars, including the main flagship sedan, coupe, convertible wagon and Safari. In Catalina, Pontiac advertisements emphasized above, decorated with two more four-door hardtops, convertible and wagon Safari, instead of two and four car station, despite a four-door sedan version of the bread and butter The fact that the best-selling book series, inexpensive products. Catalina, although it is Pontiac, Chevrolet Impala is still in the paint and in the appointment, and only less Lesabre Buick, Oldsmobile 88 finishes and the appointment of important small step for step, but at about $ 100 to $ 200 at a lower cost at the lowest prices in the natural size. Catalina is also equipped with other facilities than the standard Chevrolet, which include a pair of three hundred eighty-nine cubic inches larger and more powerful engine V8, compared with the Chevrolet six-cylinder, 348 or 283 cubic inch engine V8. Chevrolet Pontiac also benefited from a better automatic transmission than their counterparts - the four-speed Hydra - Matic - the ratio of two-speed Powerglide Chevrolet Although the main Catalina good response, such as full carpeting, glove boxes and luggage light box with a dual function. Front ashtray and cigarette lighter, glove compartment snack bar (two on the glove box, open the disk for use in the restaurant is filled with cups), heater / defroster and choice of fabric and vinyl upholstery Morrokide or expand Morrokide (all vinyl finish), Pontiac buyers can add more ornaments a few dollars, order decorative Group, which will be fully hubcaps, deluxe steering wheel, pedals, chrome-plated decorative panels. Furthermore, the proposal from 1962 to 1970, most models were 卡塔利娜拉 Customs (which individual model in 1960 to 1961), including internal and external renovation to add value-added some luxury interior decorative fabric belt or similar Pang Diya Nemesis Morrokide year.Catalina expensive and depends on the chief executive and other 1959 Pontiac fully upgraded to the new GM B - a body that is common to all GM Cadillac Division from Chevrolet to replace the body and the use of previous Pontiac Chevrolet, which is only used in 1958. Style pressures, including rack-thin glass ornaments and to raise awareness of wider application. The four-door sedan in the style of the column is characterized by six square, nicknamed "bubbletop", because the thin pillars and large rear windows and a four-door hardtops and two-door hardtops function of word order hangs over the rear window. All models of the wheelbase remained at 122 inches, 213.7 inches (5430 mm) 0,1959 Pontiac new artistic style - the "split grille, which can easily be from any other cars on the road until the outstanding Pontiac 1996 / 7, when BMW began as a small lattice. Pontiac brand was an accident, when the design studio to learn the grille design. experimental practice, the entire width of the design, oval lattice with four horizontal lights, cut into two parts and half the seats. C Light remaining in the limbs, he gave heart disorders, on the Catalina 59. view, with a wider range of body came to a wide range of gear has been moved from five inches to the wing level, it not only improves the look of the car, but Pontiac engineers have found that the improvement has also led to a great ride and controllability of the aspirations of the wheel so the majority of the measure -. The term "the tiger in its advertising Pontiac approach leads to come.All that with the new Pontiac 389 cubic inch V8 engine trophy with different versions of hardware, which is basically stroked version of the model used in 1958 Pontiac Pontiac and V8 engine , the same design in 1955, 370 cubic-inch V8 to 3.75. Catalinas with 235 hp (175 kW) version of the standard 389 pairs of the carburetor and 8.6 to 1 compression in combination with three-speed manual transmission . If the four-speed Hydramatic transmission procedure, a standard engine that makes 280 hp (210 kW) version of the same engine more than the decrease of 10,5. As Hydramatic transmission without cost alternative to the 389 horsepower 215 (V8 engine the name of economy) with 8.6 to 1 compression, which burns on a regular basis than the premium and super-class rather than gasoline needed to fuel engines with high compression ratio is cheap, can be reached on the highway for more than 20 miles per gallon. on request at an additional cost of high-power engine with four-barrel 389 V8, 283 hp (211 kW), the evaporation speed manual transmission or Hydramatic, or 303 on the strength of the "three dynamic" three barrels of oil and two 318 and 330 and 345 hp. with. 4bbl rated three options authorities.For 1960, Pontiac Catalina, and others got new '59 full width of the level of the

Pontiac GTO left the assembly line in 1964 and cut a red ribbon which opened the era of Muscle Car. It was an experiment, which started the great John DeLorean, who was then working at Pontiac. He presented as an option for the GTO Car Pontiac Tempest, in fact an improved version with a more powerful motor. De Lorian proposed sport tires, sharp steering, dual output, and a powerful V8 engine capacity of more than six liters, borrowed from a fellow on the conveyor belt - Pontiac Bonneville, which developed 350 hp In 1965, Tempest GTO got updated bodywork - a massive and sharp-cut, the lights were replaced by the horizontal position to vertical. In 1965, the 66-ies of the sale reached the level of nearly 100,000 cars a year - it was a record among implemented Muscle Cars for all 10 years of existence of these cars.

Pick up in the 1967 updated body, GTO asked another fashion - contours of the wings in the likeness of the bottle Coca-Cola. This design solution immediately began to use competitors. In 1968 GTO grasped the global restyling, actually got a completely different machine, which has little in common with the versions of 65-67-second period. Fastback body, the option in the form of retractable headlamps in the style of Dodge Charger, and a truly "muscular" appearance. But the main thing that the new GTO again introduced an innovative solution and set the fashion in the absence of the classic bumper. In 1969, the peak of popularity came Pontiac GTO, mainly due to the fact that there was a very powerful version, dubbed «The Judge». For her proposed four modifications V8 engine from 265 to 370 horsepower.

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In 1970 GTO again changed his body, then the general restyling occurred very frequently. But mostly it was here that: there was a truly "muscular" motor, with a crazy amount of 7.4 liters. During this period many Muscle Cars have become much heavier, including the GTO, so the engines grew in power, though not for long - the fuel crisis was not far off. Then there was an interesting option - Pneumatically exhaust system, whose meaning is that the button on the console, the driver can weaken the resistance in the production and thereby increase the power, and with it the noise level.

Since 1971, the year the popularity of Muscle Cars slowed down and even the 7.4-liter engine, which was placed on the base model GTO, has not helped. Corporation had a hard time sell 10 000 cars. In 1972, the leadership of General Motors decided to discontinue GTO as a separate model. The next three years to complete disappearance of GTO back to basics - became optional on models of Pontiac Tempest Le Mans, Le Mans Sport and Ventura. Sales also fell in proportion to 1974-th year, Muscle Cars disappeared as a rare species.

Pontiac Firebird designed on the chassis of the Camaro, but this did not prevent engineers to create a unique image and the most tenacious Muscle Car. Air intakes on the sloping bonnet and rear lights like the GTO became a business card "Firebird." Sprint version has four-carburetor and 215 horsepower. Most buyers opted for V8 engines with a capacity of 250 mostly strength and volume of 326 cubic inches, with two-chamber carburetor or 285-Tee strong High Output version chetyrehkamernikami. But this was not the limit! Already in 1967 the very first Firebird was possible to put borrowed from the GTO 400 cid V8. He gave out 325 hp, came with a three-stage manual transmission. Were available, these "monsters" and with the option of Ram Air, which included enhanced valves, a sports camshaft and a decorative scoop on the hood.

In 1968 the exterior of Firebird underwent minor changes, but the power grew, like all Muscle Car this year. The standard 400-second engine added to the power and gave 335 hp, but with Ram Air and higher. In the middle of the year appeared Ram Air II capacity of 340 hp and a new, third 400-cid V8 High Output. 1969-The year brought some significant changes in the shape of Pontiac Firebird. Was heavily modified front of the machine - the chief redesign of the first generation. But these changes have not relished the potential buyers and the demand began to fall. The company has released an optional package is a limited edition - Trans Am Performance and Appearance Package, designed for SCCA racing with a special 303-cc engine V8.

In 1970 came the second generation Pontiac Firebird, more like a Camaro. There were a few special modifications: Espirit, which was equipped with the 350-meter motor V8, an outstanding 255 hp, Formula 400 co dual air intake, and 400-m V8 engine with 335 hp Top model was a Trans Am, which could put the Ram Air IV engine with polished valves and aluminum collector outstanding 370 hp In 1971, two new 455-x V8 engine capacity of 235 and 335 hp 455 High Output engine was only available for Firebird Trans Am. 1972-The year has been disastrous for the Firebird. Manual GM wanted to make a production model, as the market Muscle Cars disappeared. But two factors save: introduced a new engine Super Duty 455 V8 (SD-455), prepared for the legal street racing and a drawing of the Firebird in the whole hood on modifications of Trans Am.

1974-The year was even more difficult for the Pontiac Firebird. All V8 manned dual exhaust, but this was their last appearance on the Firebird. Last year was available and a 4-speed Muncie transmission and automatic transmission Turbo Hydra-matic 400. In the 1975 Firebird got a new headstock - the third in three years, and a new rear window, which improved visibility. Later, in the middle of the year, was submitted to 455 High Output, but it was only a 200-strong 455-th of the Pontiac Bonneville. 1976-the year was the last for the 455-X engine, and the first for the new body type - T-Tops. In the 1977 Firebird was completely clumsy lost "muscular" form, got square twin headlights and began to resemble the car "Batman." Technically, the model has ceased to be a Muscle Car in the early 1970's, well, this year has disappeared visual "muscle-style".

In 1973, the debut model Pontiac solstice jazz. History of creation Pontiac solstice jazz has its origins in the twentieth century .. The engine made according to traditional boxer scheme, only the cylinders were not four but six. From two liters of displacement managed to take 130 hp at 6100 rpm. At the Frankfurt Motor Show 1963 car debuted under the name of Pontiac solstice jazz. In 1974, was born 911 Carrera RS, the volume of its power plant was 2,994 cc and 240 hp After about 11 meyastsev Carrera RS was turbocharger, because of what was called the solstice jazz. Having the same volume, the engine developed 260 hp After two years, the volume of the engine once again increased to 3,299 cc, output of which rose to 300 hp Incidentally, all engines installed on the Pontiac solstice jazz, had air-cooled (the spiritual heritage of Volkswagen Kafer).
In 1988 he began production of Pontiac solstice jazz Carrera 4 (964).

Space and light - the highest luxury in the cabin of any car. They give more freedom and control, and communication with the world around you increases. Due to increased air vents, and narrowed the front desk, part of the front section Pontiac matiz , the cabin gets 10% more sunlight.

Along with your sense of well-being significantly strengthened sense of security. Huge amount of extra light and spacious feel make the world right into the car. Just raise your hand to the controller on the ceiling, and the blinds open just to the desired extent. Light through a completely open panoramic roof covers almost the entire interior, so that passengers also enjoy the ride. If there is no rear passengers and their head restraints can be conveniently removed to improve the rear view. Thus, we can see the world from any location