The Pontiac Catalina was upholstered in vinyl and leather.
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1950, 1951, 1952 Pontiac Catalina Specifications
The 1950, 1951, 1952 Pontiac Catalina was built for luxury, as exemplified by its exotic name, and as such it adopted existing Pontiac engines.
Specifications
Engines: L-head I-6, 239.2 cid (3.56 × 4.00) 90 bhp (1950) 96/100 bhp (1951) 100/102 bhp (1952); L-head I-8, 268.4 cid (3.38 × 3.75) 108 bhp (1950) 116/120 bhp (1951) 118/122 bhp (1952)
Transmission: 3-speed manual; 4-speed Hydra-Matic optional
Suspension front: upper and lower A-arms, coil springs
Suspension rear: live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs
Brakes: front/rear drums
Wheelbase (in.): 120.0
Weight (lbs.): 3,469-3,573
Top speed (mph): 80-95
0-60 mph (sec): 13-15.5
