For 1971, Catalina and other full-sized Pontiacs were completely redesigned and restyled from the wheels up with long hood/short deck proportions and fuselage styling somewhat similar to Chrysler Corporation’s 1969 full-sized cars, along with a double shell roof for improved roll-over protection and flush pull-up exterior door handles.

All models featured new Grand Prix-style wrap-around cockpit instrument panels that placed controls and instruments within easy reach of the driver along with two round pods for a speedometer and the other for warning lights, fuel gauge or optional gauges and electric clock. Interior trims were available in cloth and Morrokide vinyl or expanded Morrokide depending on model.

The Catalina came with either the 400 CID or 455 CID V8 engine with either a two or four barrel carburetor.

The Catalina’s came as the following packages:

Code 801 – Light Duty Patrol

  • 400 CID V8 4-bbl
  • 455 CID V8 4-bbl (optional)
  • Turbo Hydra-matic automatic transmission
  • 80 amp alternator and heavy duty battery
  • Vinyl or cloth interior
  • Heavy-duty front seat cushion springs with deep foam pad
  • Heavy-duty seat back springs
  • Heavy-duty black rubber floor mats
  • Power disc front brakes with drum rears
  • Higher spring rate springs
  • Heavy-duty 5-blade engine fan (7-blade with air conditioning)
  • Heavy-duty wheels
  • HR70-15B police pursuit tires
  • LR70-15B police pursuit tires
  • Ground straps and capacitors for AM/FM radio
  • Instrument cluster

Code 807 – Highway Patrol

  • 400 CID V8 4-bbl
  • 455 CID V8 4-bbl (optional)
  • Turbo Hydra-matic automatic transmission
  • 80 amp alternator and heavy-duty battery
  • Vinyl or cloth interior
  • Heavy-duty front seat cushion springs with deep foam pad
  • Heavy-duty seat back springs
  • Heavy-duty black rubber floor mats
  • Power disc front brakes with drum rears
  • Heavy-duty chassis frame
  • Extra heavy-duty high-rate front and rear chassis springs
  • Heavy-duty 5-blade engine fan (7-blade with air conditioning)
  • Heavy-duty wheels
  • HR70-15B police pursuit tires
  • LR70-15B police pursuit tires
  • Ground straps and capacitors for AM/FM radio
  • Heavy-duty directional signal flasher
  • Instrument cluster

Code 809 – Freeway Enforcer

 

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