1971 oldsmobile 442

Introduced init was continually updated, receiving the big-block engines in and a performance option called the W

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1971 oldsmobile 442

The Oldsmobile also known as the is a muscle car produced by Oldsmobile between the and model years. The name was revived in the s on the rear-wheel drive Cutlass Supreme and early s as an option package for the new front-wheel drive Cutlass Calais. The "" name pronounced "Four-four-two" derives from the original car's four-barrel carburetor , four-speed manual transmission , and dual exhausts. Beginning in , the s standard transmission was a three-speed manual along with an optional two-speed automatic and four-speed manual, but were still badged as ""s. Because of this change, from on, according to Oldsmobile brochures and advertisements, the designation referred to the cubic inch engine, four-barrel carburetor, and dual exhausts. By , badging was shortened to simply "", but Oldsmobile brochures and internal documents continued to use the "" model designation. The was born out of competition between Pontiac and Oldsmobile divisions of GM. The high performance GTO version of the Pontiac LeMans intermediate had proved an unexpected success midway through the model year. Oldsmobile's hasty response was to beef up their own popular Cutlass , a task given to a team led by performance enthusiast and Olds engineer John Beltz later responsible for the distinctive and powerful Toronado , aided by Dale Smith and division chief engineer Bob Dorshimer. Contrasted with the Tempest LeMans GTO with its cubic inch V-8 introduced in September, [6] as an option package , the Oldsmobile offering was a conservative package. Other standard equipment included Muncie M20, heavy duty clutch with higher rate springs in the pressure plate assembly, HD manual steering ratio versus the standard ratio , performance rear axle ratio 3. The was not equipped with power brakes or steering, unless added as an option. The frame, part number , was not unique or modified for the option, and could be found under F85s equipped with a manual transmission.

With economy now a selling point following the —74 energy crisisthe and most other Cutlass models no longer included a V8 engine as standard equipment. Auto Barn Classic Cars Fixed-price. American Antiquarian Society, 1971 oldsmobile 442.

These are standard specifications for the Oldsmobile , not necessarily specifications for the vehicle s in the photo s. Power : BHP Stroke : 4. Compression : 8. Convertibles Manufacturers Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Specifications.

Home » Olds » Oldsmobile The factors that were zapping the of its former immense power would just continue in the years to come. Fortunately, the would find ways to still produced great cars despite this. The main setback for the Olds models was that aforementioned unleaded gas requirement. This meant that engineers had to cut compression from Cars equipped with the W Force Air Induction package faired slightly better, however. All the Ws were equipped with manual transmission, and they also retained the hotter cam shaft that the base engines lost. This meant that horsepower, which had been at in , only fell to

1971 oldsmobile 442

The Oldsmobile also known as the is a muscle car produced by Oldsmobile between the and model years. The name was revived in the s on the rear-wheel drive Cutlass Supreme and early s as an option package for the new front-wheel drive Cutlass Calais. The "" name pronounced "Four-four-two" derives from the original car's four-barrel carburetor , four-speed manual transmission , and dual exhausts. Beginning in , the s standard transmission was a three-speed manual along with an optional two-speed automatic and four-speed manual, but were still badged as ""s. Because of this change, from on, according to Oldsmobile brochures and advertisements, the designation referred to the cubic inch engine, four-barrel carburetor, and dual exhausts. By , badging was shortened to simply "", but Oldsmobile brochures and internal documents continued to use the "" model designation. The was born out of competition between Pontiac and Oldsmobile divisions of GM.

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Lot Oldsmobile Sold. Log in. For Sale. Auction Source: Daytime Auction by Mecum. Download as PDF Printable version. A GM policy decision banning multiple carburetors for all vehicles except Ed Cole 's beloved Corvette and the Corvair saw the demise of the L69 with its triple carburetors, a rare option for Olds and an icon for Pontiacs since A new optional W high-performance engine was available with an automatic; it came with the W's forced air induction system, but had the base engine's milder cam. Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in ? Front disc brakes were a new option. Oldsmobile Starfire to Twin hood stripes were now available to highlight the new dual-bulged hood. Lansing, Michigan Lansing Car Assembly. With few exceptions vinyl tops, painted pinstripes, chrome outside mirrors and wire wheel covers, for example , s could be ordered with much of the optional equipment found on other Cutlass models.

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Only 54 W30s were built by the factory, although an additional 97 were produced for dealer installation. Bring a Trailer Auction. Performance was 0—60 in 5. Oldsmobile Omega to Oldsmobile Series F to Compression : 8. This was, in large part, due to dealer ordering "packages" that grouped popular options together for ease of ordering. Unlike in previous years which the option could be ordered on either baseline F or upscale Cutlass models, the package was based on the top-line Cutlass Supreme series, including the sport coupe with center post , Holiday hardtop coupe and convertible. A low production, late model year version used the option code "W"; the key differences of the "W" package were a hp kW engine with a differently geared five-speed transmission. Sell Your Car. It included W badging on the front fenders above the side marker lights, with less dramatic graphics than before. Power : BHP Tools Tools.