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The Pontiac 2+2 is a full size automobile that was manufactured by Pontiac, built on the B-body chassis. It debuted for the 1964 model year as a trim-only option for the Pontiac Catalina, with special door panels, buckets seats, and center console and exterior badging. Pontiac marketed the 2+2 as the "big brother" to the popular Pontiac GTO. Beginning in 1965 the name Catalina was no longer found on the car, although it was still an option on the Catalina. The 2+2 was equipped with a engine, dual exhaust, heavy duty front springs as well as its own outer body trim appointments. It officially became its own series in 1966, on the same platform, but reverted again to an option in 1967〔Bonsall, pg. 127.〕 and was discontinued in the United States the same year due to poor sales. It continued as a series in Canada until 1970. All Canadian-built 2+2's were equipped with a Pontiac body on a Chevrolet chassis, with the full range of Chevrolet engines available from inline 6-cylinder to Big block V-8. The name 2+2 reappeared briefly in 1986 on the Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 G-body "aerobody" coupe, of which only 1,225 were built. == Design == The designation 2+2 was borrowed from European sports cars (i.e. Ferrari, Morgan) with seating for four: two in front plus two in the rear. It was designated officially at Pontiac as a "regular performance" model,〔Bonsall, pg. 99.〕 and was intended by Pontiac to be to the Catalina platform what the GTO was to the Lemans. Standard on the 2+2 beginning with the 1965 and 1966 models was a high-compression V8 powered through a 3-speed manual transmission, with 3-speed automatic and 4-speed as optional equipment. The standard engine for 1967 was 428 CID. Consumers also had the option of ordering an array of induction setups including a single 4-bbl carburetor or a 3x2 configuration, called Tri-Power. The suspension was stiffened for improved handling with heavy duty springs and sway bar. Although the 2+2 was discontinued by 1968, all options (except the Tri-Power, which Pontiac discontinued after 1966) were still available, and units could be order what amounted to a 2+2 without the badges. Exterior The 2+2 was only available as a hardtop coupe or convertible. Distinguishing a 2+2 visually from a Catalina were ''faux'' louvers on the fenders or quarter panels. Annual changes meant the look and placement of the louvers were on different locations on the fenders from one year to the next. 1964 was the only year that the 2+2 came without them. Along with the badges that appeared on the fenders, hood, and interior to identify the ''2+2'', other details that appeared included a metal trim that ran the full length of the car, along the lower body line and skirt on the 1965 and 1966, and at mid-door height on the 1967. Another distinguishing feature was the pin-stripe trim package offered on 1965-67 models. Interior The sport interior was equipped with individual bucket seats. Automatic transmission cars had a column shift as standard equipment, console and floor shift were optional. Manual transmission cars had a floor shift as standard equipment. The console was an option. The elegant Catalina dashboard was carried over as well, and fitted with fully functional gauges. Other optional features included a console-mounted vacuum gauge, to monitor efficient engine use while driving, and a tachometer mounted at the top left corner of the dash fascia and later the hood, as an option in 1967. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Pontiac 2+2」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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