Garmin Catalyst - The Industry-First Race Track Driving Performance Optimizer
Garmin Catalyst - The Industry-First Race Track Driving Performance Optimizer
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Garmin Catalyst - The Industry-First Race Track Driving Performance Optimizer

SKU: 010-02345-00
$999.99
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Garmin Catalyst™ Driving Performance Optimizer

The track coach that started the category: a 7-inch touchscreen for instant session review in the paddock, a separate 1080p Remote Cam, and real-time audio coaching built around True Optimal Lap™.

Overview

What Is It

Garmin's original driving performance optimizer, built around a large dash-mounted display.

Garmin Catalyst (010-02345-00) was the first driving performance optimizer to put a coach in the cockpit. A 6.95-inch touchscreen mounts on the dash, a compact 1080p Remote Cam mounts on the windshield, and the system combines 10 Hz multi-GNSS positioning, accelerometers, and image processing to map your exact line around the track.

Where it really stands apart is session review. The moment you pull into the paddock, the full analysis is right there on the big screen: your True Optimal Lap video, your biggest areas of gain, and lap-by-lap comparisons, with no phone or laptop needed. Summaries also sync to Garmin Connect™ when you want to look back later.

Key Features at a Glance

7-Inch On-Device Review

A 1024 x 600 IPS touchscreen for reviewing sessions, video, and coaching suggestions right in the paddock.

Separate 1080p Remote Cam

A 140° field-of-view camera mounts independently on the windshield, so the lens and the screen each go where they work best.

Real-Time Audio Cues

Coaching through your Bluetooth® headset or car stereo, plus a running read on whether you're ahead or behind your previous laps.

True Optimal Lap™

Calculates your best drivable time from lines you actually drove, then shows it to you as a composite video.

10 Hz GPS + GLONASS

True Track Positioning™ plots your racing line against the track edges using multi-GNSS and built-in accelerometers.

Up to 2 Hours on Battery

A rechargeable battery plus a powered magnetic mount for clean, continuous 12V operation in the car.

Who It's For

Why Drivers Still Choose the Original

  • Big-screen review in the paddock: study your True Optimal Lap and areas of gain on a 6.95-inch display without reaching for a phone.
  • Flexible camera placement: the Remote Cam and the display mount separately, which helps in tight cockpits or cars with a crowded windshield.
  • Longer battery runtime: up to 2 hours of internal battery between charges.
  • Generous storage: 16 GB internal memory plus a pre-installed 32 GB microSD card, with two more card slots for expansion.
  • A lower entry point: the full True Optimal Lap and audio coaching experience at a lower price than Catalyst 2.
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Catalyst vs. Catalyst 2

Same coaching philosophy, two different approaches to hardware and data review.

Feature Catalyst (this model) Catalyst 2
Part number 010-02345-00 010-03924-00
Design Dash display plus separate Remote Cam All-in-one unit with built-in camera
Display 6.95 in, 1024 x 600 touchscreen 3.0 in, 640 x 360 touchscreen
Session review Full analysis on the device Garmin Catalyst app (phone or tablet)
Camera 1080p Remote Cam, 140° field of view 1440p built-in camera
Positioning 10 Hz multi-GNSS 25 Hz multi-GNSS
Battery life Up to 2 hours Up to 45 minutes
Storage 16 GB internal plus 32 GB microSD 32 GB microSD

Want the newest generation? View the Garmin Catalyst 2.

Add Eyes in the Back of Your Head

Catalyst coaches what's in front of you. The Garmin Catalyst R1 Racing Radar covers what's behind, alerting you to approaching cars with lights in your peripheral vision, and the Gentex GNTX-R 2.0 puts a live rear camera view right where your mirror used to be.

Shop the Garmin Catalyst R1 → Shop the Gentex GNTX-R 2.0 →

Specifications

Technical Specification

General

Part number 010-02345-00
Dimensions 7.84 x 4.79 x 0.93 in (19.9 x 12.2 x 2.4 cm)
Weight 15.4 oz (437 g)
Display 6.95 in super wide view IPS color TFT, capacitive touch
Display resolution 1024 x 600 pixels

Remote Cam

Resolution 1080p HD
Field of view 140°
Frame rate Up to 30 fps
Cable 11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Lens Polarized lens cover included

Power & Storage

Battery Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life Up to 2 hours
Internal storage 16 GB
Memory cards 32 GB microSD pre-installed; 2 side slots accept up to 256 GB

Sensors & Connectivity

Positioning 10 Hz multi-GNSS (GPS and GLONASS)
Motion sensors Built-in accelerometers
Audio coaching Bluetooth® headset or vehicle stereo
Updates Software and track database over Wi-Fi®
App Garmin Connect™ compatible
In the Box

What's Included

  • Garmin Catalyst™
  • 32 GB microSD™ card, pre-installed under a covered compartment
  • Remote Cam with polarized lens cover
  • Remote Cam cable, 11.5 ft (3.5 m)
  • Heavy-duty vehicle suction cup mount
  • Powered magnetic mount
  • Additional Remote Cam adhesive
  • Documentation

Complete Your Setup

Garmin Catalyst R1 Racing Radar

Heads-up alerts for traffic approaching from behind and in your blind spots.

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Garmin Catalyst 2

The compact all-in-one generation with a 1440p camera and 25 Hz positioning.

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VBOX HD2 Video Track Package

A step into multi-camera motorsport video with full data logging for serious programs.

View Product →

FAQ

Common Questions

Can I review my session without a phone or laptop?

Yes. That's one of the original Catalyst's biggest strengths. Your True Optimal Lap video, areas of gain, and lap comparisons are all available on the 6.95-inch touchscreen as soon as you come off track.

Where does the Remote Cam mount?

The Remote Cam attaches with an adhesive mount and connects through an 11.5 ft (3.5 m) cable, so it can sit wherever it gets a clean forward view without dictating where the display goes. An extra adhesive is included in the box.

How long does the battery last?

Up to 2 hours on the internal battery. The included powered magnetic mount lets you run the unit on the car's power for longer days.

Are tracks already loaded?

Yes. Catalyst ships with a global database of road courses, and both software and track database updates download over Wi-Fi.

Should I choose Catalyst or Catalyst 2?

If you want analysis on a large screen right in the paddock and the freedom to place the camera separately, the original Catalyst is a great fit. If you'd rather run a single compact unit with 1440p video, 25 Hz positioning, and review on your phone or tablet, look at Catalyst 2. Both coach you in real time, and both use True Optimal Lap.

Shipping

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Returns Policy

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