Specifications

Oldsmobile Cutlass, 4-4-2 and Hurst/Olds

Oldsmobile Cutlass, 4-4-2 and Hurst/Olds factory specifications: 212 sourced across 25 model years, 1964–1991.

212 specifications · 75 sources

Dealer information sheet headed "A Hot New Number... Olds 4-4-2" with a black 1964 F-85 coupe and a list of 4-4-2 features
1964 Oldsmobile F-85 4-4-2, from an Oldsmobile "Product Selling Information" sheet for salesmen

1964

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 115 in all F-85/Cutlass
Overall length 203 in all F-85/Cutlass
Curb weight, Cutlass 4-4-2 hardtop 3,440 lb manufacturer specification quoted by Motor Trend
Standard axle ratio, 4-4-2 3.55 :1 as listed by Motor Trend; the magazine notes 3.36 was the intended standard
Axle ratio, 4-4-2 option (AMA) 3.36 :1 4-4-2 option, 4-speed
4-speed gear ratios 2.56 / 1.91 / 1.48 / 1.00; reverse 2.64 :1 4-4-2 option (standard 4-speed synchromesh, floor shift)
Tires 7.50 x 14, 4-ply rating Red Streak nylon 4-4-2 option
Overall width 73.8 in 4-4-2 option
Overall height 54.0 (53.7 second column) in 4-4-2 option
Tread, front and rear 58 in 4-4-2 option

1965

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 115 in all F-85/Cutlass
Overall length 204.3 in Cutlass Holiday coupe
Curb weight, Cutlass Holiday 4-4-2 test car 3,560 lb Car Life test car
Shipping weight (licensing weight) 3,398 lb 4-4-2, F-85 club coupe 3427
Shipping weight (licensing weight) 3,450 lb 4-4-2, Cutlass sports coupe 3827
Shipping weight (licensing weight) 3,474 lb 4-4-2, Cutlass Holiday coupe 3837
Shipping weight (licensing weight) 3,576 lb 4-4-2, Cutlass convertible 3867
Axle ratio 3.55 manual; 3.23 automatic :1 4-4-2
Tires 7.75 x 14 nylon 4-4-2
3-speed gear ratios 2.59 / 1.60 / 1.00; reverse 3.33 :1 4-4-2 standard 3-speed (synchronized 2nd-3rd)
4-speed gear ratios 2.20 / 1.64 / 1.28 / 1.00; reverse 2.27 :1 4-4-2 optional 4-speed (all synchronized)
Fuel tank capacity 20 gal 4-4-2
Brakes 9.5-in drums; 156.3 sq in total lining 4-4-2
Turning diameter 41 ft 4-4-2

1966

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 115 in all F-85/Cutlass
Overall length 204.2 in Cutlass sport coupe
Curb weight, Cutlass 4-4-2 sport coupe 3,600 lb manufacturer specification quoted by Motor Trend
Curb weight 3,615 lb 4-4-2, F-85 club coupe 33407
Shipping weight (licensing weight) 3,454 lb 4-4-2, F-85 club coupe 33407
Curb weight 3,663 lb 4-4-2, F-85 Deluxe Holiday coupe 33617
Shipping weight (licensing weight) 3,502 lb 4-4-2, F-85 Deluxe Holiday coupe 33617
Curb weight 3,667 lb 4-4-2, Cutlass sports coupe 33807
Shipping weight (licensing weight) 3,506 lb 4-4-2, Cutlass sports coupe 33807
Curb weight 3,684 lb 4-4-2, Cutlass Holiday coupe 33817
Shipping weight (licensing weight) 3,523 lb 4-4-2, Cutlass Holiday coupe 33817
Curb weight 3,790 lb 4-4-2, Cutlass convertible 33867
Shipping weight (licensing weight) 3,629 lb 4-4-2, Cutlass convertible 33867
Axle ratio 3.55 with 3- or 4-speed manual; 3.23 automatic :1 4-4-2
Tires 7.75 x 14 nylon 4-4-2
3-speed gear ratios 2.42 / 1.61 / 1.00; reverse 2.33 :1 4-4-2 standard 3-speed (synchronized 1-2-3; shift location printed as "Column")
4-speed gear ratios 2.52 / 1.88 / 1.46 / 1.00; reverse 2.60 :1 4-4-2 optional 4-speed (floor)
Carburetor Rochester 4MV four-barrel 4-4-2 400, all transmissions
Exhaust emission control Air injection (vane pump, 19.3 cu in displacement, belt drive) 4-4-2 (where emission control fitted)
Shipping weight 3,523 lb 4-4-2 (Cutlass Holiday coupe basis)
Fuel tank capacity 20 gal 4-4-2
Brakes 9.5-in drums; 156.3 sq in total lining 4-4-2
Trunk usable capacity 18.5 cu ft 4-4-2
Axle ratios offered 3-speed: 3.23 std, 3.55/3.90 performance; 4-speed: 3.55 std, 3.90 performance; automatic: 3.23 std, 3.55/3.90 performance :1 4-4-2 V-8 (Cutlass)

1967

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 115 in all bodies
Overall length 204.2 in 4-4-2
Weight, W-30 test car 3,750 lb Cars test car
Curb weight 3,613 lb 4-4-2, Cutlass Supreme sports coupe 33807
Shipping weight (licensing weight) 3,452 lb 4-4-2, Cutlass Supreme sports coupe 33807
Curb weight 3,630 lb 4-4-2, Cutlass Supreme Holiday coupe 33817
Shipping weight (licensing weight) 3,469 lb 4-4-2, Cutlass Supreme Holiday coupe 33817
Curb weight 3,736 lb 4-4-2, Cutlass Supreme convertible 33867
Shipping weight (licensing weight) 3,575 lb 4-4-2, Cutlass Supreme convertible 33867
Overall width 75.4 in 4-4-2
Overall height 54.5 in 4-4-2
Tread 58.0 front / 59.0 rear in 4-4-2
Tires 7.75 x 14 (AMA); F70 x 14 Wide-Tread Red Line in the L78 package description 4-4-2
Axle ratio, standard 3.23 (3-speed); 3.42 (M20 4-speed); 3.91 (M21 4-speed); 3.08 (automatic) :1 4-4-2
Axle ratios by transmission (power teams) 3-speed: 3.23 std, 3.08, 3.42, 3.55, 3.90; wide-ratio 4-speed: 3.55 std, 3.23, 3.42; close-ratio 4-speed: 3.90 std, 3.42, 3.55, 3.91 (H.D.); Turbo Hydra-Matic: 3.08 std, 3.23, 3.42 (H.D.), 3.44 (H.D.) :1 4-4-2 (33807, 33817, 33867)
3-speed gear ratios 2.42 / 1.61 / 1.00; reverse 2.33 :1 4-4-2 standard 3-speed
4-speed gear ratios 2.52 / 1.88 / 1.46 / 1.00; reverse 2.60 :1 4-4-2 optional 4-speed (floor)
Carburetor Rochester 4MV four-barrel 4-4-2 400, all transmissions
Shipping weight 3,262 lb Cutlass Supreme (V-8 Town Sedan basis; not 4-4-2-specific)

1968

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 112 in all two-door bodies incl. 4-4-2
Overall length 201.6 in 4-4-2 Holiday coupe per Car Life
Curb weight, 4-4-2 Holiday coupe test car 3,720 lb Car Life test car
Curb weight 3,738 lb 4-4-2 convertible 34467
Shipping weight (licensing weight) 3,580 lb 4-4-2 convertible 34467
Curb weight 3,660 lb 4-4-2 sports (club) coupe 34477
Shipping weight (licensing weight) 3,502 lb 4-4-2 sports (club) coupe 34477
Curb weight 3,670 lb 4-4-2 Holiday (hardtop) coupe 34487
Shipping weight (licensing weight) 3,512 lb 4-4-2 Holiday (hardtop) coupe 34487
Curb weight 3,716 lb Hurst/Olds club coupe 34477
Shipping weight (licensing weight) 3,558 lb Hurst/Olds club coupe 34477
Curb weight 3,726 lb Hurst/Olds hardtop coupe 34487
Shipping weight (licensing weight) 3,568 lb Hurst/Olds hardtop coupe 34487
Axle ratios, 350-hp 400 (power teams) 3-speed: 3.23 std, 3.08, 3.42, 3.91, 4.33*, 4.66*; wide-ratio 4-speed: 3.42 std, 3.08, 3.23 (A/C 3.23, 3.08); close-ratio 4-speed: 3.91, 3.42, 4.33*, 4.66*; Turbo Hydra-Matic (325 hp): 3.08 std, 3.23, 3.42, 3.91, 4.33*, 4.66* :1 4-4-2 34467, 34477, 34487
Axle ratios, W-30 400 close-ratio 4-speed: 4.33 std, 3.42, 3.91, 4.66*; Turbo Hydra-Matic: 3.42, 3.91, 4.33, 4.66* :1 4-4-2 W-30, 34477 and 34487 only
Axle ratios, L65 400 2-bbl Turbo Hydra-Matic (std): 2.56, 2.78, 3.08 :1 4-4-2 L65
Axle ratio 3.91 (3.08 with air conditioning), all transmissions :1 Hurst/Olds 34477, 34487
Overall length 201.6 in 4-4-2
Overall width 76.2 in 4-4-2
Loaded height 52.8 in 4-4-2
Tread, front and rear 59 in 4-4-2
Trunk capacity 17.5 cu ft 4-4-2
Fuel tank capacity 20 gal 4-4-2
Brakes 9.5-in; 173.6 sq in total lining 4-4-2
Turning diameter 40 ft 4-4-2
Shipping weight 3,470 lb 4-4-2 Holiday coupe
Standard transmission 3-speed heavy-duty, floor shift (Hurst competition shifter) 4-4-2
Standard tires F70 x 14 2-ply Wide-Tread Red-Line nylon-cord 4-4-2

1969

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 112 in all two-door bodies
Overall length 201.9 in all two-door bodies
Standard axle, W-30 with close-ratio 4-speed 4.33 :1 400 W-30, close-ratio 4-speed
Curb weight 3,743 lb 4-4-2 convertible 34467 (front 2064, rear 1679)
Curb weight 3,665 lb 4-4-2 sports coupe 34477 (front 2026, rear 1639)
Curb weight 3,675 lb 4-4-2 Holiday coupe 34487 (front 2033, rear 1642)
Turbo Hydra-matic differential weight 34 lb 4-4-2
Axle ratios, 350-hp 400 (AMA power teams) 3-speed: 3.23 std, 3.08, 3.42, 3.91; wide-ratio 4-speed: 3.42 std, 3.08, 3.23 (A/C 3.23, 3.08); close-ratio 4-speed: 3.91, 3.42 :1 4-4-2 34467, 34477, 34487 with manual transmission
Axle ratios, 325-hp 400 with Turbo Hydra-matic 400 (AMA) 3.08 std, 2.56, 2.78, 3.23, 3.42, 3.91 :1 4-4-2 with automatic
Axle ratios, W30 400 (AMA) close-ratio 4-speed: 4.33 std, 3.42, 3.91; Turbo Hydra-matic 400: 3.42 std, 3.91, 4.33 :1 4-4-2 W30, all three bodies
Shipping weight 3,517 lb 4-4-2 (V-8 hardtop coupe basis)
Curb weight 3,675 lb 4-4-2 (V-8 hardtop coupe basis)
Tires F70 x 14 Red-Stripe Wide-Oval standard; F70 x 14 polyester-cord (PL5), fiberglass-belted (P81) and G78 x 14 whitewall (P26) optional 4-4-2
Fuel tank capacity 20 gal 4-4-2 400 engines

1970

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 112 in 4-4-2, all bodies
Curb weight, W-30 test car with TH400 (as tested) 3,755 lb Car Life test car
Shipping weight, 4-4-2 Holiday coupe 3,817 lb 4487
Standard axle ratio, 4-4-2 with synchromesh 3.08 :1 standard 4-4-2, manual
W-30 package axle ratio 3.42 :1 W-30 package (Anti-Spin)
Curb weight 3,844 lb 4-4-2 convertible 34467 (front 2137, rear 1707)
Curb weight 3,771 lb 4-4-2 sports coupe 34477 (front 2089, rear 1682)
Curb weight 3,817 lb 4-4-2 Holiday coupe 34487 (front 2119, rear 1698)
Axle ratios, 365-hp 455 (AMA power teams) 3-speed manual: 3.08 std, 3.23, 3.42; close-ratio 4-speed: 3.42; Turbo Hydra-matic 400: 3.23 std, 2.56, 2.78, 3.08, 3.42 :1 4-4-2 34467, 34477, 34487
Axle ratios, W30 455 (AMA) close-ratio 4-speed: 3.42 std, 3.91; Turbo Hydra-matic 400: 3.42 std, 3.91, 3.23 with A/C :1 4-4-2 W30, 34477 and 34487 (no convertible listed)
Standard transmission Fully synchronized 3-speed floor-shift heavy-duty manual with Hurst shifter 4-4-2
Standard tires G70 x 14 single-white-stripe Wide-Oval bias-belted 4-4-2
Standard suspension Rally-Sports (heavy-duty front and rear springs, shock absorbers, stabilizer bars and rear-suspension lower control arms; heavy-duty drive shaft and front engine mountings) 4-4-2

1971

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 112 in 4-4-2
Shipping weight, V-8 3,688 lb 4-4-2 hardtop coupe 4487
Shipping weight, V-8 3,731 lb 4-4-2 convertible 4467
Curb weight, V-8 3,792 lb 4-4-2 hardtop coupe 4487
Curb weight, V-8 3,835 lb 4-4-2 convertible 4467
Overall length 203.6 in 4-4-2
Overall width 76.8 in 4-4-2
Loaded height 52.9 (hardtop coupe); 53.2 (convertible) in 4-4-2
Tread 59.7 front / 59.0 rear in intermediate models incl. 4-4-2
Tires and wheels G70 x 14 standard; 14 x 7 wheels 4-4-2
Trunk capacity 17 cu ft intermediate models
Turning diameter 40 ft 4-4-2
Axle ratios (factory power teams) M14 3-speed: 3.23 std, 3.08, 3.42; M20/M22 4-speed: 3.42 std, 3.23; M40: 3.23 std, 2.56, 2.73, 3.08, 3.42; W30 with M20/M22: 3.42 std, 3.73; W30 with M40: 3.42 std, 3.23, 3.73 :1 4-4-2

1972

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 112 in two-door bodies
Overall length 203.6 in two-door bodies
Weight, W-30 4-4-2 test car 3,885 lb Cars test car
Curb weight (base series, not 4-4-2-equipped) 3,491 lb Cutlass S sports coupe G77 (front 1952, rear 1539)
Curb weight (base series, not 4-4-2-equipped) 3,508 lb Cutlass S hardtop coupe G87 (front 1968, rear 1540)
Curb weight (base series, not 4-4-2-equipped) 3,499 lb Cutlass Supreme hardtop coupe J57 (front 1964, rear 1535)
Curb weight (base series, not 4-4-2-equipped) 3,632 lb Cutlass Supreme convertible J67 (front 2005, rear 1627)
Curb weight (base series, not 4-4-2-equipped) 3,483 lb Cutlass hardtop coupe F87 (front 1946, rear 1537)
W30 differential weight 159 lb F-85, Cutlass, Cutlass Supreme optional equipment
Axle ratios with W30 (L77) 3.42 std, 3.73 (4-speed manual and Turbo Hydra-matic 400) :1 bodies 33287, 33677, 33687, 34267
Axle ratios with L75 455 4-speed: 3.23; Turbo Hydra-matic 400: 2.73 std, 3.08, 3.23 :1 Cutlass/Cutlass S/Supreme coupes and convertible

1973

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Tires, Hurst/Olds B. F. Goodrich Lifesaver Radial T/A GR60x14 Hurst/Olds standard equipment (as advertised)
Wheels, Hurst/Olds Super Stock III, gold on Cameo White cars and black on Ebony Black cars Hurst/Olds
Axle ratio, Hurst/Olds with L77 package 3.23 (3.08 on air-conditioned cars) :1 Hurst/Olds, as advertised

1974

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheels, Hurst/Olds gold rims on all cars; 15 in on 455 cars, 14 in on 350 cars Hurst/Olds coupes
Roof treatment, Hurst/Olds vinyl top with simulated roll bar in stainless trim, roll-bar section in the contrasting colour (white top with black bar, black top with white bar); quarter-glass reduction panel Hurst/Olds production coupes
Shifter, Hurst/Olds Hurst Dual-Gate on 455 cars; standard Oldsmobile shifter on 350 cars Hurst/Olds

1975

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheels and tires, Hurst/Olds 15 in tires on gold rims (all cars) Hurst/Olds
Roof, Hurst/Olds Hurst Hatches removable T-top panels stored in a trunk case; white or black vinyl top mixable with either body colour; 4-4-2 louvered hood Hurst/Olds
Wheelbase, Cutlass S coupe 112 in Cutlass S coupe (4-4-2 host)
Length, Cutlass S coupe 211.7 in Cutlass S coupe (4-4-2 host)
Standard power team, Cutlass S coupe 250 6-cyl 1-bbl, fully synchronised 3-speed manual, 2.73 axle; available 260 V-8 2-bbl, 350 V-8 4-bbl, 455 V-8 4-bbl, Turbo Hydra-matic Cutlass S coupe (4-4-2 host), as advertised

1976

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase, Cutlass S coupe 112 in Cutlass S coupe (4-4-2 host)

1977

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase, Cutlass coupe / sedan 112 / 116 in Cutlass line; the 4-4-2 was a coupe
Overall length, Cutlass coupe 209.6 in Cutlass coupe
Fuel tank capacity, Cutlass 22 gal Cutlass coupe and sedan

1978

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase, 1978 Cutlass 108.1 in Cutlass Supreme and Salon coupes (the 4-4-2 page says 108 in)
Overall length, Cutlass Salon coupe 197.7 in Cutlass Salon coupe
Fuel tank capacity, Cutlass 18.1 gal Cutlass (corrected figure; the catalogue printed 17.5)
EPA estimates, Cutlass, highway-city-combined (49 states) 231 V-6: manual 28-16-19, automatic 27-19-22; 260 V-8: manual 29-20-23, automatic 27-19-22; 305 LG3: manual 22-16-18; 305 LG4: automatic 26-18-21 mpg Cutlass line (not specific to the 4-4-2)

1979

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheels and tires, Hurst/Olds 14 in raised-white-letter tires (Goodyear, Uniroyal or B. F. Goodrich, supply split by a pending rubber strike) on special gold-trim aluminum wheels; space-saver spare, with a larger spare and compressed-air cylinder on positraction cars Hurst/Olds

1980

MeasureValueApplies to
Cutlass power teams (line, not 4-4-2-specific) standard 3.8/231 V-6 2-bbl; available 4.3/260 V-8 2-bbl, 5.0/305 V-8 4-bbl, 5.7 diesel V-8; automatic standard on Calais Cutlass line; the brochure does not say which engines the 4-4-2 package used
Wheelbase, Cutlass coupes 108.1 in Cutlass Supreme and Salon coupes

1983

MeasureValueApplies to
Axle ratio 3.73 :1 Hurst/Olds
Wheels and tires, Hurst/Olds 15 in chrome (SSLL) wheels with argent gray center and red pinstripe; Goodyear Eagle GT tires Hurst/Olds
Manufacturer's expected 0-60 mph time 8.5 s Hurst/Olds, pre-production expectation (not a test)
Anticipated EPA fuel economy, city / highway 17 / 28 (release text); 17 / 27 (photo caption) mpg Hurst/Olds, pre-rating estimate

1984

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheels, Hurst/Olds 15 in Oldsmobile SSLL chrome wheels with argent gray center and red pinstripe Hurst/Olds
Wheelbase, Cutlass Supreme/Calais coupe 108.1 in Cutlass Supreme coupe dimensions (Calais is a Cutlass Supreme coupe model)

1985

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Axle ratio 3.73 :1 Cutlass 442
Tires P215/65R15 steel-belted radial Goodyear Eagle GT, white-outlined letters, on chrome styled wheels with gold accent Cutlass 442
Oldsmobile's claimed 0-60 mph time 9.8 s Cutlass 442, manufacturer claim "on the test track" (not an independent test)
Luggage space 16.2 cu ft Cutlass 442

1986

MeasureValueApplies to
Axle ratio 3.73 :1 Cutlass 442
EPA estimate, city / highway (LG8, 4-speed automatic) 18 / 25 mpg Cutlass Supreme line with LG8
Fuel tank capacity 18.1 gal Cutlass Supreme line

1987

MeasureValueApplies to
Axle ratio 3.73 :1 Olds 442
Wheelbase 108.1 in Olds 442
Curb weight 3,203 lb Olds 442
Overall length / width / height 200.0 / 71.6 / 54.9 in Olds 442
Bore x stroke 3.800 x 3.385 in Olds 442 5.0-liter V-8
Tires and wheels P215/65R15 steel-belted radial blackwall, white outlined letters, on 15 in chrome-style wheels with gold accents Cutlass 442 Package
Fuel tank capacity 18.1 gal Cutlass Supreme coupe

1988

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Bore x stroke 3.800 x 3.385 in Cutlass Supreme Classic 5.0-liter V8
Compression ratio 799 to 1 Cutlass Supreme Classic 5.0-liter V8, quoted as printed (an evident misprint; not corrected here)
Cooling system capacity 14.9 qt Cutlass Supreme Classic
Axle ratio 2.56 to 1 Cutlass Supreme Classic, standard
Front turning diameter, curb to curb 38.2 ft Cutlass Supreme Classic
Trailer towing capacity 4,000 lb Cutlass Supreme Classic; recommended maximum capacity when properly equipped, including passengers, cargo and equipment
Wheelbase 108.1 / 108.1 in Coupe / Brougham Coupe
Track, front/rear 58.5/57.7 and 58.5/57.7 in Coupe / Brougham Coupe
Tire size and wheel size P195/75R14 on 14 x 6 (both) Coupe / Brougham Coupe, standard
Brakes, front/rear Disc/Drum Coupe / Brougham Coupe
Fuel tank capacity 18.1 gal Coupe / Brougham Coupe
Overall length 200.0 / 200.4 in Coupe / Brougham Coupe
Overall width 71.6 / 71.9 in Coupe / Brougham Coupe
Overall height (curb) 54.9 / 54.9 in Coupe / Brougham Coupe
Curb weight 3203 / 3233 lb Coupe / Brougham Coupe
Headroom, front/rear 38.1/38.3* (Coupe); 38.1/378* (Brougham Coupe, quoted as printed) in Coupe / Brougham Coupe; footnote says headroom is reduced when an Astroroof is ordered
Legroom, front/rear 42.8/36.3 (Coupe); 42.8/36.7 (Brougham Coupe) in Coupe / Brougham Coupe
Shoulder room, front/rear 56.7/56.1 (both) in Coupe / Brougham Coupe
Seating capacity 6 passengers Coupe / Brougham Coupe
Trunk capacity 16.2 cu ft Coupe / Brougham Coupe

1990

MeasureValueApplies to
Tires and wheels P215/60R14 performance tires on gold-accented aluminum-styled 14 in wheels Quad 442 (W40)

1991

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase / length / width / height, Calais coupe 103.4 / 179.3 / 66.9 / 52.4 in Cutlass Calais coupe
Curb weight, Calais coupe 2,518 lb Cutlass Calais coupe (base; not stated for the Quad 442)
Fuel tank capacity 13.6 gal Cutlass Calais

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