1966 Pontiac Catalina
The successful LeMans saw relatively little change for 1966

1966 Pontiac Catalina

For 1966, the Catalinas changes were very subtle. They had new plastic grilles and headlight extension caps to give a more integrated look. Also the Catalina 2+2 model became its series. They were distinguished from other Catalinas by twin tail lens taillights, "2+2" badges on the deck lid and rear fenders, vertical air slots behind the doors, and "Pontiac 421" front fender emblems.  

 

 

 

1966 Pontiac Catalina Specifications and Production

Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production
Catalina Series 252
252 69 4d Sedan - 6P $2,831 3,785 lbs 80,483
252 39 4d Hardtop - 6P $2,968 3,910 lbs 38,005
252 11 2d Sedan - 6P $2,762 3,715 lbs 7,925
252 37 2d Hardtop - 6P $2,893 3,835 lbs 79,013
252 67 2d Convertible - 5P $3,219 3,860 lbs 14,837
252 45 4d Station Wagon - 9P $3,38? 4,315 lbs 12,965
252 35 4d Station Wagon - 6P $3,217 4,250 lbs 21,082
Catalina 2+2 Series 254
254 37 2d Hardtop - 5P $3,298 4,005 lbs 6,382 Total
254 67 2d Convertible - 5P $3,602 4,030 lbs
Notes: 247,927 Catalinas were built 5,003 had Synchromesh and 242,924 had Hydra-Matic 6,382 2+2s were built 2,208 had Synchromesh and 4,175 had Hydra-Matic (Catalina 2+2)

Model Series Identification

25269 - 4d Sedan - 6P 25245 - 4d Station Wagon - 9P
25239 - 4d Hardtop - 6P 25235 - 4d Station Wagon - 6P
25211 - 2d Sedan - 6P 25437 - 2d Hardtop - 5P
25237 - 2d Hardtop - 6P 25467 - 2d Convertible - 5P
25267 - 2d Convertible - 5P  

Chassis Data

Model Wheelbase Overall Length Width Front Tread Rear Tread Tires
Catalina 121 in 214.8 in 79.7 in 63 in 64 in 8.25 x 14
2+2 121 in 214.8 in 79.7 in 63 in 64 in 8.25 x 14
Catalina Station Wagon 121 in 218.1 in 79.7 in 63 in 64 in 8.55 x 14

1966 Pontiac Options

Description Description
Brougham Option (Bonneville 26239) Tilt Steering Wheel
Bucket Seats (Bonneville 26237, 26267) Heavy-Duty Clutch (Catalina)
Console Safe-T-Track Differential
Remote Control Deck Lid Dual Exhaust
Electro-Cruise & Fuel Warning 389-cid w/ 4-Barrel & Heavy-Duty Clutch
Tinted Glass 389-cid/338-hp Tri-Power
Tinted Windshield 421-cid/338-hp 4-Barrel
Instrument Gauge Cluster 421-cid/356-hp Tri-Power
Luggage Carrier (Safari) 421-cid/376-hp Tri-Power H.O.
Glare Proof Tilt Mirror 389-cid w/ 2-Barrel
Remote Control Rearview Mirror Transistor Ignition
Power Brakes Transistorized Regulator
Power Door Locks Sports Option 2+2 Package (Catalina 25237, 25267)
Six-Way Power Seat White Sidewall Tires
Power Windows Tachometer
Power Steering Cordova Top
Power Tilt Bucket Seat (driver's side) Air Conditioning
AM/FM Manual Radio Cordova Top (Safari)
Push-Button AM Radio Ventura Trim Package (Catalina 25237, 25239, 25269)
Manual AM Radio Wire Wheel Discs
Split Back Seat (Safari) Aluminum Hubs & Drums
Front Bucket Seats (Catalina 2537, 2567) 3-Speed Manual Transmission
Super-Lift Shock Absorbers Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission
Heavy Duty Suspension 4-Speed Manual Transmission

1966 Pontiac Engine Data

Location Of Engine Code: (Six-Cyl) - On cylinder head-to-block contact surface behind oil filter pipe. (V8) - Stamped on right front side of block or beneath production engine number on machined pad on right hand bank of engine block.
Letter Code Engine Horsepower Torque Transmission Carburetor
WA 8-389 256 388 Manual 2 BC
WB 8-389 256 388 Manual 2 BC
WC 8-389 290 418 Manual 2 BC
WE 8-389 333 429 Manual 4 BC
WG 8-421 338 459 Manual 4 BC
WH 8-421 356 459 Manual 3 - 2 BC
WJ 8-421 376 461 Manual 3 - 2 BC
WK 8-421 338 459 Manual 4 BC
XA 8-389 260 388 Manual 2 BC
XB 8-389 260 388 Turbo Hydra-Matic 2 BC
XC 8-389 293 418 Turbo Hydra-Matic 2 BC
YA 8-389 256 388 Turbo Hydra-Matic 2 BC
YC 8-389 290 418 Turbo Hydra-Matic 2 BC
YD 8-389 290 418 Turbo Hydra-Matic 2 BC
YE 8-389 325 429 Turbo Hydra-Matic 4 BC
YF 8-421 338 459 Turbo Hydra-Matic 4 BC
YH 8-421 338 459 Turbo Hydra-Matic 4 BC
YJ 8-421 356 459 Turbo Hydra-Matic 3 - 2 BC
YK 8-421 376 461 Turbo Hydra-Matic 3 - 2 BC
YL 8-389 333 429 Turbo Hydra-Matic 4 BC
YM 8-421 375 461 Turbo Hydra-Matic 3 - 2 BC
YT 8-421 338 459 Turbo Hydra-Matic 4 BC
YU 8-389 290 418 Turbo Hydra-Matic 2 BC
YV 8-389 290 418 Turbo Hydra-Matic 2 BC
YW 8-389 325 429 Turbo Hydra-Matic 4 BC
YX 8-389 325 429 Turbo Hydra-Matic 4 BC
YZ 8-421 338 459 Turbo Hydra-Matic 4 BC

Transmission Codes

Transmission Location
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 Stamped on servo cover on right side of transmission.
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 On metal tag fastened to right side of transmission case or on the left side of converter housing.
Powerglide Stamped on a metal tag located on the right side of the transmission.
Super Turbine 300 (TempesTorque) On metal tag fastened to right side of transmission case or stamped on lower servo cover.
Jetway On metal tag fastened to right side of transmission case or stamped on lower servo cover.
3-Speed Painted or stamped on the transmission case.
4-Speed Painted or stamped on the transmission case.
Plant and Type Designation Prefix Transmission Type
LA TempesTorque
LB TempesTorque
MA TempesTorque
MB TempesTorque
MC TempesTorque
NA TempesTorque
PA Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PB Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PC Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PD Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PG Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PH Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PQ Turbo Hydra-Matic 400

Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: On flange end of axle shaft and on or near carrier.
Color - Non-Locking Color - Locking Ratio
UB VB 2.41
UC VC 2.56
UD VD 2.73
UE VE 2.93
UF VF 3.08
UG VG 3.23
UH VH 3.42
UJ VJ 3.55
UK VK 3.73
UM VM 4.11

1966 Pontiac Owner's Manual

 
   
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