More
All Latest NewsJobs & Exam HubLaunches & SpecsFreebies & DiscountsStudy Abroad GuideJobs ArchiveAI ToolsCollege FinderCourse ExplorerCar ExplorerPhone ExplorerBike ExplorerTechnologyGovernment SchemesSarkari NaukriPrivate VacanciesMovies & EntertainmentWorld NewsBusinessSportsAutomobilesHealth & ScienceGamingEnvironmentTravelEducationLifestyleTelecom & Operator NewsArtificial IntelligenceCyber SafetyMobiles & GadgetsApps & SoftwareExam ResultsAdmit CardsAnswer KeysSyllabus & Exam DatesAdmissionsScholarshipsBanking & Personal FinanceConsumer AlertsDeals & OffersIndia NewsCricketCar Launches, Prices & MileageMobile Launches & SpecificationsMovie Releases & TrailersActors & Celebrity NewsEntertainment RumoursPublic ControversiesTikTok, Instagram & Social MediaDefence & Armed ForcesWar & Conflict NewsMilitary Vehicles & TechnologyTourism & DestinationsTour Packages & Travel OffersStudy AbroadVisas & Immigration UpdatesFreebies & Free OffersEVs & Clean EnergySpace & AstronomyAboutContact

Pontiac Star Chief

Source-listed reference profile. Prices, fees and availability depend on the market, programme, version and source date.

  • Country / देश: Worldwide
  • Category / श्रेणी: Detailed product profile

Open source

Detailed specifications and information

NamePontiac Star Chief
Country
Introduced
Region
City
SourceWikidata
ManufacturerPontiac ( General Motors ) Source
Operator
Location
Mass
Height
Width
Length
Retrieved At2026-11-05
Powertrain268 cu in (4.39 L) straight-eight I8 Source
Transmission3-speed manual 3-speed Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic [ 1 ] Source
DimensionsWheelbase: 1954: 124 in (3,100 mm) Other Pontiacs: 1949-51: 120.0 in (3,050 mm) 1952-54: 122.0 in (3,100 mm); Length: 1954: 213 in (5,400 mm) Other Pontiacs: 1949-51: 5,143.5 mm (202.50 in) 1952: 5,143.5 mm (202.50 in) 1953–1954: 5,149.85 mm (202.750 in); Width: 75.8 in (1,925 mm)(1949–1952) 76.6 in (1,946 mm)"(1953–1954); Wheelbase: 124 in (3,100 mm) [ 1 ]; Length: 213.7 in (5,430 mm); Width: 76.6 in (1,950 mm); Wheelbase: 122 in (3,100 mm) (Safari) 124 in (3,100 mm); Width: 77.4 in (1,966 mm); Wheelbase: 124 in (3,150 mm); Length: 215.5 in (5,474 mm) (cars) 210.5 in (5,347 mm) (wagons) [ 1 ]; Width: 80 in (2,032 mm); Height: 56.4 in (1,433 mm); Wheelbase: 123 in (3,124 mm); Length: 218.6 in (5,552 mm) [ 9 ] Source

Source reference

Prices and specifications may change by market and date.

Detailed source specifications

SectionLabelValueSource Url
PowertrainEngine268 cu in (4.39 L) straight-eight I8Source
DimensionsWheelbase1954: 124 in (3,100 mm) Other Pontiacs: 1949-51: 120.0 in (3,050 mm) 1952-54: 122.0 in (3,100 mm)Source
DimensionsLength1954: 213 in (5,400 mm) Other Pontiacs: 1949-51: 5,143.5 mm (202.50 in) 1952: 5,143.5 mm (202.50 in) 1953–1954: 5,149.85 mm (202.750 in)Source
DimensionsWidth75.8 in (1,925 mm)(1949–1952) 76.6 in (1,946 mm)"(1953–1954)Source
PowertrainEngine287 cu in (4.7 L) Strato Streak V8 (1955) 316.6 cu in (5.2 L) V8 (1956) 347 cu in (5.7 L) V8 (1957)Source
PowertrainTransmission3-speed manual 3-speed Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic [ 1 ]Source
DimensionsWheelbase124 in (3,100 mm) [ 1 ]Source
DimensionsLength213.7 in (5,430 mm)Source
DimensionsWidth76.6 in (1,950 mm)Source
DimensionsCurb weight3,860 lb (1,750 kg)Source
DimensionsWheelbase122 in (3,100 mm) (Safari) 124 in (3,100 mm)Source
DimensionsWidth77.4 in (1,966 mm)Source
DimensionsWheelbase124 in (3,150 mm)Source
DimensionsLength215.5 in (5,474 mm) (cars) 210.5 in (5,347 mm) (wagons) [ 1 ]Source
DimensionsWidth80 in (2,032 mm)Source
DimensionsHeight56.4 in (1,433 mm)Source
DimensionsWheelbase123 in (3,124 mm)Source
DimensionsLength218.6 in (5,552 mm) [ 9 ]Source

First generation (1954)

FieldValue 1
First generation—
1954 Star Chief Custom Catalina—
Overview—
Model years1954
Assembly(main plant) Pontiac, Michigan , United States ( Pontiac Assembly ) (branch assembly) Framingham, Massachusetts , United States ( Framingham Assembly ) Kansas City, Kansas , United States ( Fairfax Assembly ) Linden, New Jersey , United States ( Linden Assembly ) Wilmington, Delaware , United States ( Wilmington Assembly )
Body and chassis—
Body style2-door hardtop 2-door convertible 4-door sedan
PlatformA-body
RelatedPontiac Chieftain Pontiac Strato-Streak Chevrolet Bel Air
Powertrain—
Engine268 cu in (4.39 L) straight-eight I8
Dimensions—
Wheelbase1954: 124 in (3,100 mm) Other Pontiacs: 1949-51: 120.0 in (3,050 mm) 1952-54: 122.0 in (3,100 mm)
Length1954: 213 in (5,400 mm) Other Pontiacs: 1949-51: 5,143.5 mm (202.50 in) 1952: 5,143.5 mm (202.50 in) 1953–1954: 5,149.85 mm (202.750 in)
Width75.8 in (1,925 mm)(1949–1952) 76.6 in (1,946 mm)"(1953–1954)

Second generation (1955-1957)

FieldValue 1
Second generation—
1955 Star Chief convertible—
Overview—
Model years1955–1957
Assembly(main plant) Pontiac, Michigan , United States ( Pontiac Assembly ) (branch assembly) Arlington, Texas , United States ( Arlington Assembly ) Doraville, Georgia , United States ( Doraville Assembly ) "Atlanta" Framingham, Massachusetts , United States ( Framingham Assembly ) Kansas City, Kansas , United States ( Fairfax Assembly ) Linden, New Jersey , United States ( Linden Assembly ) South Gate, California , United States ( South Gate Assembly ) Wilmington, Delaware , United States ( Wilmington Assembly )
Body and chassis—
Body style2-door hardtop 2-door convertible 2-door station wagon 4-door station wagon 4-door sedan 4-door hardtop
PlatformA-body
RelatedPontiac Chieftain Chevrolet Bel Air
Powertrain—
Engine287 cu in (4.7 L) Strato Streak V8 (1955) 316.6 cu in (5.2 L) V8 (1956) 347 cu in (5.7 L) V8 (1957)
Transmission3-speed manual 3-speed Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic [ 1 ]
Dimensions—
Wheelbase124 in (3,100 mm) [ 1 ]
Length213.7 in (5,430 mm)
Width76.6 in (1,950 mm)
Curb weight3,860 lb (1,750 kg)

Third generation (1958)

FieldValue 1
Third generation—
1958 Pontiac Star Chief Custom 4-door sedan Golden Jubilee Edition—
Overview—
Model years1958
Assembly(main plant) Pontiac, Michigan , United States ( Pontiac Assembly ) (branch assembly) Doraville, Georgia , United States ( Doraville Assembly ) "Atlanta" Kansas City, Kansas , United States ( Fairfax Assembly ) South Gate, California , United States ( South Gate Assembly ) Wilmington, Delaware , United States ( Wilmington Assembly )
Body and chassis—
Body style2-door hardtop 4-door station wagon 4-door sedan 4-door hardtop
LayoutFR layout [ 8 ]
PlatformGM B platform
RelatedPontiac Bonneville Chevrolet Impala
Dimensions—
Wheelbase122 in (3,100 mm) (Safari) 124 in (3,100 mm)
Width77.4 in (1,966 mm)

Fourth generation (1959-1960)

FieldValue 1
Fourth generation—
1960 Pontiac Star Chief Sedan—
Overview—
Model years1959-1960
Assembly(main plant) Pontiac, Michigan , United States ( Pontiac Assembly ) (branch assembly) Kansas City, Kansas , United States ( Fairfax Assembly ) South Gate, California , United States ( South Gate Assembly )
Body and chassis—
Body style2-door sedan 4-door sedan 4-door hardtop
LayoutFR layout [ 8 ]
PlatformGM B platform
RelatedPontiac Bonneville Chevrolet Impala
Dimensions—
Wheelbase124 in (3,150 mm)
Length215.5 in (5,474 mm) (cars) 210.5 in (5,347 mm) (wagons) [ 1 ]
Width80 in (2,032 mm)
Height56.4 in (1,433 mm)

Fifth generation (1961-1964)

FieldValue 1
Fifth generation—
1961 Star Chief Sedan—
Overview—
Model years1961–1964
Assembly(main plant) Pontiac, Michigan , United States ( Pontiac Assembly ) (branch assembly) Doraville, Georgia , United States ( Doraville Assembly ) Kansas City, Kansas , United States ( Fairfax Assembly ) South Gate, California , United States ( South Gate Assembly )
Body and chassis—
Body style4-door sedan 4-door hardtop
LayoutFR layout
PlatformB-body
RelatedPontiac Bonneville Chevrolet Impala
Dimensions—
Wheelbase123 in (3,124 mm)
Length218.6 in (5,552 mm) [ 9 ]

Sixth generation (1965-1966)

FieldValue 1
Sixth generation—
Overview—
Model years1965–1966
Assembly(main plant) Pontiac, Michigan , United States ( Pontiac Assembly ) (branch assembly) Kansas City, Kansas , United States ( Fairfax Assembly ) South Gate, California , United States ( South Gate Assembly )
Body and chassis—
Body style2-door hardtop 4-door sedan 4-door hardtop
LayoutFR layout
PlatformB-body
RelatedPontiac Bonneville Chevrolet Impala
Dimensions—
Wheelbase124 in (3,150 mm)

Available sourced specifications

ManufacturerGeneral Motors
Last sourced2026-11-05

Wikidata source record

Back to directory