By 1964 , a new age of high performance had penetrate in America , notice not so much by a horsepower race as by a sophisticated counterbalance between magnate , treatment , and effective pattern . Chrome and tailfins were out , bucketful seats , mag - way wheels , center consoles , and floor gear lever were in – and just about everybody had them . With the 1964 - 1967 Pontiac Catalina 2 + 2 , Pontiac attain a combining of power , road - holding , and hunky-dory styling superior to any other big Pontiac , and most of the competition ’s models besides .
The 2 + 2 parcel was first offer as a $ 291 option on Catalina hardtops and convertibles in 1964 . This money buy a strong 389 V-8 with 267 - 283 bhp , bucketful tail , center console with vacuum standard of measurement , special Morrokide inside , and unequaled exterior badge . Both a four - speed and Hydra - Matic transmission were available . The computer software was a trial balloon in 1964 , and only 7,998 Catalinas were so weaponed .
A yr afterwards , Pontiac applied the huge 421 V-8 as standard in the 2 + 2 software program , with fender louver and special hood / deck of cards badges to identify it . Also included in the basic option was a three - speeding Hurst level shift , heavy duty shocks and give , a 3.42:1 performance rear axle , chrome engine parts , full wheel disc , and fender pinstriping , details that raised the damage of the parcel to $ 419 for coupes or $ 397 for convertibles .
Adding a four - swiftness infection , the " Custom Gauge Cluster " with comprehensive acerate leaf legal document , and power brake / windows / antenna brought the cost up to about $ 4,000 for the hardtop . The ' 65s had increased in size and weight , but the 2 + 2 ’s potent drivetrain nevertheless provided terrific operation . With the optional Tri - Power 421 High output signal engine and four - speed gearbox , a 2 + 2 could routinely get hold of 95 mph in the standing - start tail - mile .
The 1964 - 1967 Pontiac Catalina 2 + 2 was highly touted for its hefty speedup and bland handling . Go to the next page to learn more about the Catalina 2 + 2 ’s carrying into action .
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1964-1967 Pontiac Catalina 2+2
The public presentation of the 1964 - 1967 Pontiac Catalina 2 + 2 model was highly praised . Bob McVay seek a 2 + 2 hardtop forMotor Trend , which gave Pontiac a mantle " Car of the Year " award in 1965 . " teachable as a kitty in town , our 338 - bhp charger turn wild when we put our foot down , " McVay wrote , using the Royal Plural . " Our " foot apply 0 - 60 in eight seconds flat . " every bit telling was the car ’s excellent pass acceleration and lugging ability in fourth train , with 459 pounds / ft of torque available at 2800 rpm . . . This combination of a bombastic - content engine in a relatively light body should prove an excellent towage car for the weekend race driver or traveler . [ But ] as with any performance car , accelerator pedal mileage was n’t anything to shout out about . . . .The 2 + 2 is one of those rarified machine that ask to be driven fast and well . A skilful driver can get a lot out of a machine like this – a lot of satisfaction and enjoyment in addition to execution . "
Few changes happen in 1966 , except that the 2 + 2 was name as an private model , again as a hardtop or transformable . The identifying louvers were now moved to the rearward fender , and a Pontiac shifter supplant the Hurst unit . In 1967 the 2 + 2 was a Catalina package again , price as common around $ 400 , but the groundwork engine was now a 428 with a single four - barrel carburetor . The option included Deluxe bike discs and steerage roulette wheel , Decor casting , bucket seats , the three - speed , twofold exhausts , and a heavy - responsibility stabilizer saloon . A 428 HO engine remained available , but was not offer with Tri - Power .
fit in to John Gunnell’sPontiac Buyer ’s Guide , only 19,672 Catalinas had the 2 + 2 option from 1965 through 1967 , and a breakdown of coupes vs. sofa bed is not available . " The 1965s are the most extremely sought after , " Gunnell compose , " even though they had the heavy output . " He goes on to call the 2 + 2 " Pontiac ’s top full - sizing gatherer car of this era . "
Get the specifications of the 1964 - 1967 Pontiac Catalina 2 + 2 on the next pageboy .
1964-1967 Pontiac Catalina 2+2 Specifications
Behind the satiny exterior of the 1964 - 1965 Pontiac Catalina 2 + 2 lie in a herculean locomotive engine and optimized mechanical components .
Specifications
engine : all ohv V-8 ; 389 cid ( 4.06 × 3.75 ) , 267/283 bhp ; 421 Criminal Investigation Command ( 4.09 × 4.00 ) , 338 - 376 bhp ; 428 Criminal Investigation Command ( 4.12 × 4.00 ) , 360/376
Transmissions:3 - speed manual of arms ; 4 - amphetamine manual of arms , 3 - hurrying automatic optional
Suspension front : upper and lower A - limb , gyre outpouring
Suspension rear : resilient axle , trail arms , coil outpouring
Brakes : front / rear drums ; front discs optional
Wheelbase ( in.):120.0 ( 1964 ) ; 121 ( 1965 - 67 )
exercising weight ( lbs.):3695 - 4030
Top speed ( mph):115
0 - 60 mph ( sec):7.2 - 8.1
Production:1964 7,998 ; 1965 - 67 19,672
