Pontiac Catalina Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1959–1960) — First Generation
The first-generation Pontiac Catalina comes in Cabrio and Sedan Hardtop form. This generation is about a large gasoline engine, rear-wheel drive, and a choice of how you shift.
The Pontiac Catalina engine in these examples is a 6.4-liter gasoline unit driving the rear wheels. You can choose a manual 6.4 MT on the Cabrio or Sedan Hardtop, or an automatic 6.4 AT Cabrio. That powertrain is simple: a large engine, your pick of transmission, and rear-wheel drive.
Cabrio — Pontiac Catalina Engines and Transmissions