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The Oldsmobile Cutglass – Different models

Oldsmobile Cutlass is the most favorite brand car of Oldsmobile brand that After General Motors took off the original company the name of Cutlass was kept unchanged When GM changed all version of Oldsmobile range they never dare to change the name Cutlass and improved versions were all introduced as a series model of Cutlass to retain the legacy of Cutlass, although the first version of Cutlass was an experimental sports coupe launched on 1954.

 

The first generation Cutlass was launched on 1956 and the style of the car was 4-door sedan, 2-door coupe, 2-door hardtop, and 4-door station wagon. The car was made with FR layout, A-body platform, 3-speed Roto Hydramatic Engine and 3-peed manual. The break was of drum type and it was a lengthy sedan (4780mm). Second version of Oldsmobile Cutlass was an immediate one and was of same look but disc brake was introduced this time in Cutlass.

 

The third gen. Cutlass had an option for hardtop body, convertible body and notchback hardtop. The prime changes were front grill and tale lights that made the elegant look of the car more dramatic.

 

In 1973, the 4th generation models of cutlass were lunched and that time the models went through certain changes. This time the design was implemented in the shape and shade of  GM’s new A-platform of colonnade; his range of Cutlass is comprised of Cutlass supreme, Cutlass S, Vista Cruiser Station Wagon,  and Cutlass salon.

 

The 5th generation of Cutlass was consisted of Supreme Brougham and Cutlass Supreme coupes and sedans, Cruiser Brougham station wagons, Calais Coupes, and Cruiser.

 

The 6th generation Cutlasses was all about Cutlass badge and with Oldsmobile logo and these models were The A-Body Cutlass Ciera, the N-Body Cutlass Calais, The W-Body Cutlass Supreme, and the G-Special Cutlass Supreme Classic coupe.

 

In 1999, the production of Cutlass was officially topped and it was replaced by Alero. Later Alero were placed by Achieva.

 

Performance & Efficiency 
- 3,130 cc 3.1 liters 6 V engine with 89 mm bore, 84 mm stroke, 9.6 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
- Unleaded fuel
- Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.1
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 58 liter fuel tank
- Power: 116 kW , 150 HP @ 4,800 rpm; 180 ft lb , 244 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
 Handling, Ride & Braking 
- ABS
- Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
- Immobilizer
- Spacesaver steel rim spare wheel
- Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with coil springs
 Exterior & Aerodynamics 
- Body side molding
- Front and rear body color bumpers
- Chrome/bright trim on bumpers
- Day time running lights
- Driver internally adjustable body color door mirrors , passenger externally adjustable body color door mirrors
- External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,877, overall width (mm): 1,763, overall height (mm): 1,430, wheelbase (mm): 2,718, front track (mm): 1,499, rear track (mm): 1,499 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,064
- Front fog lights
- Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
- Luxury trim
- Metallic paint , black paint , gloss paint
- Rear window
- Tinted glass
- Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,407
- Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
 Interior 
- Air conditioning
- Fixed mast antenna
- Front ashtray
- Delco audio system
- Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
- Cargo capacity:
- Front seats cigar lighter
- Dashboard full console with open storage box , floor full console with covered storage box
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights
- Cruise control
- Front seats and rear seats cup holders
- Door ajar warning
- Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
- Driver and passenger front airbag
- Bucket seat
- 3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
- Front seat center armrest
- Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats , two head restraints on rear seats
- Headlight control with dusk sensor
- Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,001, rear headroom (mm): 955, front hip room (mm): 1,321, rear hip room (mm): 1,326, front leg room (mm): 1,069, rear leg room (mm): 965, front shoulder room (mm): 1,410, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,397 and interior volume (liters): 2,775
- Low fuel level warning
- Low washer fluid level warning
- Internal button power locks
- Power steering
- Front reading lights
- 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
- Rear seat center armrest with trunk access
- Bench asymmetrical three rear seats
- Rear view mirror
- Electric remote trunk/hatch release
- Front seat back storage
- Cloth seat upholstery
- Seating: five seats
- Four speakers
- Plastic steering wheel
- Tachometer
- Driver and passenger vanity mirror
- Ventilation system with recirculation setting