1964 Pontiac Full Size Cars Fact Sheet

1964 Pontiac Facts, Figures, and Specifications

1964 Pontiac Facts Specifications Information Data

The full sized Pontiacs looked shorter but were about an inch longer overall. Gone were the 421 CID Super Duty Engines – replaced at the top end by a Tri-Power 370 HP “HO 421”.

 

 

1964 Pontiac Full Size – Crisp Clean Lines 

A new performance model option bowed in the Catalina line called the “2+2”. This option package was available on Catalina style numbers 2347 and 2367 at $291. The 2+2 would supplant the Grand Prix as the sport-performance option.

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1964 Pontiac Facts –
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1964 Pontiac Full Size

  A Starlight Black
  C Cameo Ivory
  D Silvermist Gray
  F Yorktown Blue
  H Skyline Blue
  J Pinehurst Green
  L Marimba Red
  L Marimba Red
  N Sunfire Red
  P Aquamarine
  Q Gulfstream Aqua
  R Alamo Beige
  S Saddle Bronze
  T Singapore Gold
  V Grenadier Red
  W Nocturne Blue

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1964 Pontiac Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1964 Pontiac

Full sized Pontiacs were face lifted for 1964. They looked shorter, but were about an inch longer overall. The term “Sport Coupe” was now used to identify the two-door hardtop body. The “Vista” – the term for a 4-door hardtop sedan, was phased out except for the Bonneville. The “Safari” nomenclature continued to be used to identify all station wagons.

The new Catalina 2+2 option package was available on style numbers 2347 (Sport Coupe) and 2367 (Convertible) with special door panels, bucket seats with a center console, and exterior badging. Pontiac marketed the 2+2 as the “big brother” to the popular Pontiac GTO.

The Ventura trim package was still available as an interior decor option for Catalina models 2339 (4-door hardtop), 2347 (Sport Coupe) and 2367 (Convertible). It was an interior trim package with front bucket seats and matching door trim.

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The Catalina 2+2 option was available on the Sport Coupe & Convertible with special interior door panels, bucket seats with a center console, and exterior badging.  Critical in the 2+2 option was engine selection with  the 265/286 HP 2-barrel standard and all higher horsepower 389s and 421s optional.

1964 Pontiac Facts – Models Offered

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SERIES 23: Trim identification features seen on Catalinas included three quarter length side moldings running from the front wheel opening back. Catalina front fender scripts and series medallions on the rear fender. Standard equipment was turn signals, oil filters, cigarette lighter, sun visors, heater and defroster, electric wipers, small hub caps and five tubeless tires. Full wheel discs and rocker moldings were options purchased by many buyers of Catalinas.

Series 26: Star Chiefs had Deluxe steering wheels and wheel covers as standard equipment, as well at two-speed wipers and electric clocks. Trim features included Catalina-like side spears. front fender “Star Chief” in script and three stylized stars stacked on rear fenders. Standard equipment included all Catalina features and upscale upholstery.

SERIES 28: Bonnevilles had no body side moldings. Identi­fiers included V-shaped front fender badges, ribbed lower body beauty moldings on the rocker panels, with front and rear fender extensions. “Bonneville” in block lettering was found on the rear fender sides. Courtesy lamps. padded dashboards and rear foam seat cushions were standard. plus all items found on the Star Chief equipment list.

SERIES 29: 

The Grand Prix was once again restyled. This model had no side trim and stainless rocker moldings. and were identified by “Grand Prix” lettering and badges behind the front wheel cutout. rectangular front parking lamps. more deeply recessed grilles and “GP” lettering on the left-hand grille. Concave rear window treatments. grilled-over tail lamps and wood-grained trim for dashboards and steering wheels were part of the interior.

Standard equipment included the full list of Bonneville items plus special Morrokide upholstery, dual exhausts, bucket seats, center console and front foam seat cushions

1964 Pontiac Facts – Engines

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Catalina, Star Chief, Bonneville and Grand Prix Economy V-8 – Hydra-Matic Transmission: Overhead valves. Cast iron block.  Five main bearings. 
Displacement: 389 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.0625″ x 3.750″.
Compression ratio: 8.6:1.
Horsepower: 230 @ 4000.
Torque: 386 @ 2000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 269°, Exhaust 270°, Overlap 49°, Lift 0.373″.
Carburetor: Rochester 2GC two-barrel Model 7023063.

Bonneville V8 – Standard Transmission (Optional Star Chief and Catalina) : Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings. 
Displacement: 389 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.0625″ x 3.750″.
Compression ratio: 8.6:1.
Horsepower: 235 @ 3600.
Torque: 407 @ 2000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 269°, Exhaust 277°, Overlap 47°, Lift: Intake 0.373″, Exhaust 0.407″.
Carburetor: Rochester two-barrel Model 7023066.

Catalina 267 HP V8 – Hydra-Matic Transmission: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings. 
Displacement: 389 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.0625″ x 3.750″.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 267 @ 4200.
Torque: 410 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 269°, Exhaust 270°, Overlap 49°, Lift 0.373″.
Carburetor: Rochester 2GC two-barrel Model 7023060.

Star Chief  V-8 – Hydra-Matic Transmission: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 389 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.0625″ x 3.750″.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 283 @ 4400.
Torque: 418 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 269°, Exhaust 270°, Overlap 49°, Lift 0.373″
Carburetor:  Rochester 2GC two-barrel Model 7023060.

Bonneville & Star Chief V-8 – Hydra-Matic Transmission: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 389 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.0625″ x 3.750″.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 303 @ 4600.
Torque: 430 @ 2800 RPM. 
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 273°, Exhaust 282°, Overlap 55°, Lift: Intake 0.409″, Exhaust 0.412″.
Carburetor: Carter AFB four-barrel Model 3649S.

Catalina, Star Chief, Bonneville Grand Prix V-8 – Standard Transmission: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 389 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.0625″ x 3.750″.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 306 @ 4800.
Torque: 420 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 273°, Exhaust 282°, Overlap 55°, Lift: Intake 0.409″, Exhaust 0.412″.
Carburetor: Carter AFB four-barrel Model 3647S.

330 Horsepower V-8 – All Models , Hydra-matic Transmission: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings. 
Displacement: 389 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.0625″ x 3.750″.
Compression ratio: 10.75:1.
Horsepower: 330 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 430 @ 3200 RPM. 
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 273°, Exhaust 289°, Overlap 54°, Lift: Intake: 0.4009″ Exhaust: 0.411″.
Carburetors: three 2-barrel Rochester carburetors: (front) 7024178 (center) 7024173  (rear) 7024179.

330 Horsepower V-8 – All Models , Standard Transmission: Overhead valves. Cast iron block.
Displacement: 389 CID. Five main bearings. 
Bore and stroke: 4.0625″ x 3.750″.
Compression ratio: 10.75:1.
Horsepower: 330 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 430 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 288°, Exhaust 302°, Overlap 63°, Lift: Intake: 0.415″ Exhaust: 0.412″.
Carburetors:  Three 2-barrel Rochester carburetors: (front) 7024178 (center) 7024175  (rear) 7024179.

Catalina, Star Chief, Bonneville & Grand Prix 421 V-8: Overhead valves. Cast iron block.
Displacement: 421 CID.  Five main bearings. 
Bore and stroke: 4.09375 x 4.00″.
Compression ratio: 10.75:1.
Horsepower: 320 @ 4400 RPM. 
Torque: 455 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 273°, Exhaust 289°, Overlap 54°, Lift: Intake 0.409″ Exhaust 0.411″.
Carburetor: 4-barrel Rochester Model AFB 3650S (synchromesh), 3651S (automatic).

Catalina, Star Chief, Bonneville & Grand Prix HO 421 V-8: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 421 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.09375 x 4.00″.
Compression ratio: 10.75:1.
Horsepower: 353 @ 5000 RPM.
Torque: 455 @ 3400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 273°, Exhaust 289°, Overlap 54°, Lift: Intake 0.409″ Exhaust 0.411″.
Carburetors: Three 2-barrel Rochester carburetors: (front) 7023078 (center synchromesh) 7023161 (center Hydra-Matic) 7023162, (rear) 7023079.

Catalina, Star Chief, Bonneville & Grand Prix HO 421 V-8: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings. 
Displacement: 421 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.09375 x 4.00″.
Compression ratio: 10.75:1.
Horsepower: 370 @ 5200 RPM. 
Torque: 460 @ 3800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 288°, Exhaust 302°, Overlap 63°, Lift: Intake 0.415″ Exhaust 0.412:.
Carburetors: Three 2-barrel Rochester carburetors: (front) 7013078 (center synchromesh) 7023161 (center Hydra-Matic) 7023162, (rear) 7013079.

More detailed information on the 1963 389 and 421 CID V8 engines may be found in the 1964 AMA Specifications Sheets. You may access the Full Size sheets HERE, or use the navigation on this page.

1964 Pontiac Facts – Chassis Features

    • Wheelbase: (All Pontiac Safaris) 119 inches; (Series 23 and 29 passenger cars) 120 inches; (Series 26 and 28 passenger cars) 123 inches
    • Overall length: (All Pontiac Safaris) 213.8 inches; (Series 23 and 29 passenger cars) 213 inches; (Series 26 and 28 passenger cars) 220 inches
    • Front track: (Pontiac) 62.5 inches
    • Rear track: (Pontiac) 64 inches;
    • Standard tires: (Pontiac) 8.00 x 14

1964 Pontiac Facts –
Power Trains

  • Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
    • Catalina: 1st – 2.58:1, 2nd – 1.48:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.58:1
    • Star Chief, Bonneville & Grand Prix: 1st – 2.49:1, 2nd – 1.59:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 3.15:1 (Optional on Catalina)
  • Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
    • 389 CID: 1st – 2.54:1, 2nd – 1.92:1, 3rd – 1.5:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.61:1
    • 421 CID: 1st – 2.20:1, 2nd – 1.64:1, 3rd – 1.3:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.26:1
  • Hydra-Matic Ratios
    • Three Speed Hydra-Matic: 1st – 2.93:1, 2nd – 1.56:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.49:1
    • Four Speed Hydra-Matic: 1st – 3.97:1, 2nd – 2.55:1, 3rd – 1.55:1, 4th – 1:1,  Reverse – 3.74:1
  • Rear Gear Standard Ratios
    • See Page 3 in the 1964 Pontiac Full Size AMA Specifications Sheet for all potential ratios
    • See Page 17 in the 1964 Pontiac Full Size AMA Specifications Sheet for all standard/optional ratios

For additional information, you may access the 1964 Pontiac Full-Size car AMA Specifications Sheets HERE

1964 Pontiac Facts – Power Train Options

    • Three-speed manual transmission was standard.
    • Hydra-Matic was optional.
    • A four-speed manual transmission with floor shift was optional.
    • The four-barrel V-8 was optional in Catalinas and Star Chiefs.
    • The economy version of the 389 cubic inch V-8 was a no cost option giving 230 horsepower at 4000 RPM. with Hydra-Matic only.
    • Tri-Power on the 389 V-8 was available with 10.75:1 compression heads and made 330 horsepower at 4500 RPM. It Used the 421 HO camshaft.
    • The base 421 CID with with 10:5:1 compression and four-barrel carburetor delivered 320 HP at 4400 RPM
    • Tri-Power 421 CID with 10:75:1 compression came in two variations. The first delivered 350 horsepower at 4600 RPM. The second received the H.O. camshaft and made 370 horsepower at 5200 RPM.

NOTE: The Tempest/GTO line had a different series of engines with the 389 CID being the maximum engine size. Click HERE to see the Pontiac Mid-Size Fact Sheet.

1964 Pontiac Facts – Significant Options

    • Air-conditioning ($430).
    • Aluminum hubs and drums ($122-138).
    • Bonneville Brougham trim package – available for body style number 2839
    • Catalina 2 + 2 option package – available on body style numbers 2347 and 2367 ($291).
    • Console including tachometer ($161).
    • Cordova top ($86).
    • Instrument gage cluster ($21-59).
    • Luggage carrier ($94).
    • Power brakes ($57).
    • Power seat ($96).
    • Power tilt bucket seat L.H. ($71).
    • Remote control mirror ($12).
    • Sports wheel covers ($30-46).
    • Tachometer ($54).
    • Ventura trim on Body Styles 2339, 2347 and 2369 ($118).

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