Catalyst
Driving Performance OptimiserDISCOVER YOUR FULL TRACK DRIVING POTENTIAL
For drivers of all levels, this industry-first "virtual coach" mounts in your cockpit — gathering performance data, giving real-time audible cues and offering immediate session analysis to show you key areas for improvement1.
What’s my line? The True Track Positioning™ feature shows your racing line on the track.
Talk to me, coach. Get real-time audio cues from your headset2 or car stereo.
Garmin Catalyst tracks and compares to show if you’re ahead or behind previous lap time.
True Optimal Lap™ technology factors all performance data to show your best drivable time.
Make headway. Immediate data and adaptive suggestions show key areas for improvement.
After your session, instantly review your session stats on the 7-inch touchscreen. No computer needed.
TRUE TRACK POSITIONING
This groundbreaking technology uses 10 Hz multi-GNSS positioning, image processing and built-in accelerometers to generate your racing line on the track.
ON-TRACK DRIVING COACH
On the track, Garmin Catalyst quickly becomes your real-time "virtual coach", giving audio cues via Bluetooth® technology from your headset2 or car stereo.
TRUE OPTIMAL LAP
This revolutionary technology combines your best times for each track segment, to show your optimum drivable time based on lines you actually drove and can repeat.
APEX PERFORMANCE
Which line should you track when ripping around corners? See on the map how early or late apex decisions affect your overall speed through the course.
REAL-TIME LAP DATA
On the course, Garmin Catalyst keeps track of your best lap time, adaptive delta time, number of laps and total session time.
MOUNTS IN THE COCKPIT
Secure Garmin Catalyst inside the cockpit using the included heavy-duty suction cup or the included screw down mount.
SEE AREAS OF GAIN
After your session, immediately review the performance data on your device to see where on the track your biggest areas for improvement are.
AUTOMATIC INTERPRETATION
Garmin Catalyst crunches the numbers. So there’s no need to download data to your computer — and no cumbersome graphs with squiggly lines that leave you trying to analyse data for hours.
ADAPTIVE COACHING
Easily compare performance data from your other sessions, and get immediate, adaptive suggestions to see areas where you can do better.
TRACK DATABASE
Garmin Catalyst comes preloaded with a track database featuring road courses from around the world. Garmin Catalyst allows users to easily add courses to the database as well.
REMOTE CAM
The included Remote Cam captures clear, crisp HD video, which can be played back on the device with time-synced overlays showing speed, lap data and more.
DATA ON DEMAND
Review in-depth performance data on your 7-inch Garmin Catalyst device, or access a summary of your data on your mobile device or computer using Garmin Connect™ app.
1 WARNING: This device is intended only for recreational use in a circuit environment. Never use this device on public roadways. Failure to follow this warning may result in an accident causing property damage, serious personal injury, or death. You are responsible for using this device in a safe and prudent manner.
2 Requires helmet or headset (sold separately) enabled with Bluetooth technology.
General
| Physical Dimensions | 19.9 x 12.2 x 2.4 cm |
| Display Size | 15.2 x 8.9 cm; 6.95" (17.7 cm) |
| Display Resolution | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| Display Type | 6.95" super-wide view IPS, colour TFT, with on-cell capacitive touch panel |
| Weight | 437 g |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Up to 2 hours |
| Magnetic Mount | |
| 1" Ball Adapter with AMPS Plate |
Maps & Memory
| Data Cards | Yes (1 SD card slot (accessible under bottom cover): 32 GB microSD™ Class 10 card included. SD card slot (side of unit): not included, accepts up to 256 GB microSD) |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB |
Sensors
| GPS | |
| GLONASS | |
| 10 Hz Multi-GNSS Positioning |
Garmin Connect™
| Garmin Connect™ Compatible | yes (access data summaries from your compatible phone or computer) |
Camera Features
| Camera Resolution | 1080p (Remote Cam) |
| Field of View | 140 degrees |
| Frame Rate | Up to 30 FPS |
Advanced Features
| WiFi® Map and Software Updates | yes (software and track database updates) |
Connectivity
| Works with Vehicle Stereo |
Semi Truck Features
| Headphone Jack/Audio Line-out |
Motorsport Features
| True Track Positioning™ (Your Racing Line) | |
| Real-time Audio Cues/Audio Coaching | |
| True Optimal Lap™ with Video | |
| Built-in Accelerometers | |
| Bluetooth® Connectivity | yes (works with Bluetooth®-enabled helmet/headset (sold separately)) |
| Powered Magnetic Mount | |
| Screw-down Mount | |
| Displays best lap time, adaptive delta time, number of laps and total session time | |
| Preloaded global track database | |
| Session comparisons | |
| Driving performance scores | |
| Automatically identifies areas of biggest time gain | |
| Supports multiple users | |
| Supports multiple cars | |
| Stores history of all on-track performance | |
| Current weather plus 5 day forecast via Wi-Fi | |
| Segment analysis (Racing Line, Speed and Acceleration/Deceleration) |
In The Box
- Garmin Catalyst™
- 32GB microSD pre-installed under covered compartment; auxiliary card slot on the side of the Catalyst device is externally accessible for memory expansion in bracket
- Remote Cam with polarised lens cover
- Remote Cam 3.5 metre cable
- Heavy-duty vehicle suction cup
- Powered magnetic mount
- 1-inch connecting arm (2x)
- 1-inch arm connector
- Cable clips
- 12V cigar socket power adapter
- Documentation
Included Optional Accessories
- 1-inch ball adapter screw down mount
- USB data cable
- 12V bare wire vehicle power cable
- Additional Remote Cam adhesive
