Pontiac Catalina
1977–1981 · 1977–1981 · 2 model years · 1 trim
Unverified
Photo: 1978 Pontiac Catalina 4-door sedan, front right, 06-16-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Pontiac Catalina, Dante Street, New Orleans, April 2024 - front by Infrogmation, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Pontiac Catalina Safari (10593038614) by Dennis Elzinga, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Pontiac Catalina Coupe (Gibeau Orange Julep '18) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Pontiac Catalina, Dante Street, New Orleans, April 2024 - rear by Infrogmation, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1978 Pontiac Catalina 4-door sedan, front right, 06-16-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pontiac Catalina, Dante Street, New Orleans, April 2024 - front by Infrogmation, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pontiac Catalina Safari (10593038614) by Dennis Elzinga, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pontiac Catalina Coupe (Gibeau Orange Julep '18) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pontiac Catalina, Dante Street, New Orleans, April 2024 - rear by Infrogmation, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | ||||||
| Base | 3.8L (231 cu in) Buick-built V6 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| 1980 | ||||||
| Base | 3.8L (231 cu in) Buick-built V6 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
No NHTSA data available for this generation.
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.