1971 PONTIAC

Full-Sized Cars

Model Designations:

Pontiac Catalina, Series 252, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Catalina Brougham, Series 258, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Bonneville, Series 262, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Grand Safari, Series 262, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Grand Ville, Series 268, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Grand Prix, Series 276, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Catalina, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 25269

Base Price: $3,421; Shipping Weight: 4,033 Pounds

Total Production: 59,355

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 25239

Base Price: $3,590; Shipping Weight: 4,063 Pounds

Total Production: 22,333

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 25257

Base Price: $3,521; Shipping Weight: 3,998 Pounds

Total Production: 46,257

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body Style #25267

Base Price: $3,807; Shipping Weight: 4,156 Pounds

Total Production: 2,036

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #25235

Base Price: $3,892; Shipping Weight: 4,735 Pounds

Total Production: 10,322

4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style #25245

Base Price: $4,039; Shipping Weight: 4,820 Pounds

Total Production: 9,283

Total Catalina Production: 149,599

Total Catalina Passenger Car Production: 129,983

Total with Manual Transmission: 144

Total with Hydra-Matic Transmission: 129,893

Total Catalina Station Wagon Production: 19,616

Total with Manual Transmission: 30

Total with Hydra-Matic Transmission: 19,586

Pontiac Catalina Brougham, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 25869

Base Price: $3,629; Shipping Weight: 4,098 Pounds

Total Production: 6,069

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 25839

Base Price: $3,783; Shipping Weight: 4,128 Pounds

Total Production: 9,001

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 25857

Base Price: $3,713; Shipping Weight: 4,068 Pounds

Total Production: 8,823

Total Catalina Brougham Production: 23,892

Total with Manual Transmission: 6

Total with Hydra-Matic Transmission: 23,886*

* Automatic Transmission became Standard Equipment during March 1971.

Pontiac Bonneville, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 26269

Base Price: $3,968; Shipping Weight: 4,188 Pounds

Total Production: 6,513

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 26239

Base Price: $4,098; Shipping Weight: 4,248 Pounds

Total Production: 16,393

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body Style # 26257

Base Price: $4,030; Shipping Weight: 4,163 Pounds

Total Production: 8,778

Total Bonneville Production: 31,684

Total with Manual Transmission: 4

Total with Hydra-Matic Transmission: 31,680*

* Automatic Transmission became Standard Equipment during Marcyh 1971.

Pontiac Grand Safari, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger, Body Style #26235

Base Price: $4,401; Shipping Weight: 4,843 Pounds

Total Production: 3,613

4 Door Station Wagon, 9 Passenger, Body Style #26245

Base Price: $4,548; Shipping Weight: 4,913 Pounds

Total Production: 5,972

Total Grand Safari Production: 9,585

Station Wagons: 9,585

Total with Manual Transmission: 0

Total with Hydra-Matic Transmission: 9,585

Pontiac Grand Ville, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #26849

Base Price: $4,324; Shipping Weight: 4,278 Pounds

Total Production: 30,524

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body Style #26847

Base Price: $4,255; Shipping Weight: 4,497 Pounds

Total Production: 14,017

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body Style #26867

Base Price: $4,454; Shipping Weight: 4,240 Pounds

Total Production: 1,784

Chasis Only: Total Production: 194

Total Grand Ville Production: 46,330

Total with Manual Transmission: 2

Total with Hydra-Matic Transmission: 46,328*

* Automatic Transmission became Standard Equipment during March 1971.

Pontiac Grand Prix, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop, 5 Passenger, Body Style #27657

Base Price: $4,314; Shipping Weight: 3,838 Pounds

Total Production: 58,325

Total Grand Prix Production: 58,325

Total with Manual Transmission: 116

Total with Hydra-Matic Transmission: 58,208*

* Automatic Transmission became Standard Equipment during March 1971.

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

All Wagons: 127"

Catalina & Catalina Brougham Passenger Cars: 123.5"

Grand Ville & Bonneville Passenger Cars: 126"

Grand Prix: 118"

Tire Size:

Tire Sizes Not Available

Engine Availability:

Engine Horsepower Model Availability

V-8 350 Cubic Inch 250 H.P. Standard on Catalina, except Brougham & Station Wagons.

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 265 H.P. Standard on Catalina Brougham & Station Wagons

Optional on Catalina.

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 300 H.P. Standard on Grand Prix

V-8 455 Cubic Inch 280 H.P. Standard on Bonneville. Optional on Catalina.

V-8 455 Cubic Inch 325 H.P. Standard on Grand Ville. Optional on Catalina & Grand Prix.

General Engine Specifications:

See 1971 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:

Tune Up Specifications:

8 Cylinder 350 Cubic Inch Engines, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R47S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 800 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R47S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 8 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: R46S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM; 600 RPM with A/C "Off"

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder 455 Cubic Inch Engines:

Spark Plug Type: AC R46S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

8 Cylinder 455 Cubic Inch High Output Engines:

Spark Plug Type: AC R46S

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM; 600 RPM with A/C "Off"

Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"

Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI

Valve Specifications:

See 1971 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:

Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:

See 1971 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:

Engine Tightening Specifications:

See 1971 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:

Capacities:

Grand Prix with 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 18.7 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19.7 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 23-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 2.8 Pints

Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Pan: 3-3/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints (With 8-3/4" Ring Gear: 5 Pints)

* With New Oil Filter

Grand Prix with 455 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 18.7 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19.7 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 23-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission:

Pan: 3-3/4 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints (With 8-3/4" Ring Gear: 5 Pints)

* With New Oil Filter

Full-Sized Models with 350 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 20.2 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 21 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 23.6 Gallons

Station Wagons: 22.5 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 2.8 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Pan: 3 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Other Full-Sized Models with 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 18.6 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 18 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 23.6 Gallons

Station Wagons: 22.5 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 2.8 Pints

Four Speed: 2.5 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Pan: 3 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Other Full-Sized Models with 455 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 17.9 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees

Fuel Tank:

Passenger Cars: 23.6 Gallons

Station Wagons: 22.5 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission:

Pan: 3 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:

See 1971 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:

Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications:

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Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:

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Rear Axle Specifications:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .005"-.009"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Tighten pinion shaft nut with an inch pound torque wrench

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 14-20 Inch Lbs

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: Slip Fit Plus .008"

Type "C' Differential:

Carrier Type: Integral

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: .005"-.008"

Pinion Bearing Preload:

Method: Spacer

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 20-25 Inch Lbs.

Used Bearings: 10-15 Inch Lbs

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment:

New Bearings: .004 Inch Pounds

Used Bearings: .004 Inch Pounds

Brake Specifications:

All Full-Size Models except Grand Prix:

Brake Drum Diameter: 11"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1"

Grand Prix:

Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore:

Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"

Drum Brakes: 1"

Power Brakes: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications:

Catalina, Grand Ville, & Bonneville:

Caster: +1 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 3/4 Degrees

Right: +3/4 Degrees

Toe In: 1/8" to 1/4"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Catalina, Grand Prix:

Caster: - 1-1/2 Degrees

Camber:

Left: + 0 Degrees

Right: +0 Degrees

Toe In: 1/16" to 3/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 18 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees

Carburetor Specifications:

See 1971 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:

Popular Options:

Automatic Air Conditioning; Automatic Level Control; Luggage Carrier for Station Wagon; Electric Clock; Tinted Glass; Cruise Control; Cornering Lights; Bench Seast with 6-Way Power Adjustment; Grand Prix Power Bucket Seats; AM/FM Stereo & Tape Deck; Grand Prix Rally Gauge Cluster including Tachometer & Clock; Cordova Top; Wire Wheel Discs; Rally II Wheels; Custom Grand Ville Trip; Grand Prix 'SJ' Option; Various Trim Options; Various Engine & Transmission Options.

1971 Pontiac Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1971 Pontiac line was on August 10, 1970.

Total 1971 Pontiac Production for all models was 568,856, including Tempests & Firebirds.

Full-Sized Pontiac Production totaled: 319,415.

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1971 Pontiac Colors & Codes:

Code Color

06 Orbit Orange

11 Cameo White

13 Nordic Silver

16 Blusstone Gray

19 Starlight Black

24 Adriatic Blue

26 Lucerne Blue

29 Regency Blue

39 Aquarius Green

42 Limekist Green

43 Tropical Lime

49 Laurentian Green

51 Golden Red Yellow

53 Quezal Gold

55 Baja Gold

59 Aztec Gold

60 Orbit Orange

61 Sandalwood

62 Canyon Copper

65 Carousel Red

66 Bronzini Gold

67 Castillian Bronze

75 Cardinal Red

78 Rosewood Poly

Promotional Model Cars Available:

Plastic: Grand Prix 2 Door Hardtop, GTO 2 Door Hardtop, GTO Convertible, Firebird 400 2 Door Hardtop.

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