Third Generation (1958)
| Model years | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Kansas City, Kansas |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 370 in³ V8 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual Super Hydra-Matic |
| Wheelbase | 3,098.80 mm (122.000 in) |
| Length | 5,346.70 mm (210.500 in) |
| Width | 77.4 in (1,966 mm) |
| Height | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) |
Chieftains went through another major styling change in 1958. All models were give honeycomb grilles, quad head and tail lamps, concave rear fenders, and longer, lower lines. The Super Chief sub-series was promoted to full model status leaving just the standard array of Chieftains as the entry level Pontiac. The "Sportable" transistor radio became an option, along with air-suspension.
As in years past, the V8 engine was enlarged. For 1958 it grew to 370 in³ and made 240 and 270 horsepower (200 kW) depending on version.
The 1958 models were the last Chieftains to be produced. It was replaced with the all-new Catalina in 1959.
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