1978 Oldsmobile 442 Specifications

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    • Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1978 - 1980
    V 6 90-degree
    Displacement : 3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.
    Power : 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3400 RPM
    Torque :185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 2000 RPM
    Bore : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Compression : 8.0:1
    Main Bearings : 4
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
    V 8 90-degree
    Displacement : 4261 cc | 260.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.
    Power : 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3400 RPM
    Torque :205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1800 RPM
    Bore : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Compression : 7.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester 2GC carburetor
    V 8 90-degree
    Displacement : 4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
    Power : 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 3800 RPM
    Torque :245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2400 RPM
    Bore : 3.7 in | 95 mm.
    Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
    Compression : 8.4:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester 2-Barrel Model 2GC
    V 8 90-degree
    Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
    Power : 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 3800 RPM
    Torque :260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 2400 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
    Compression : 8.2:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester M4MC 4-barrel carburetor
    Transmission:
    4 Manual

    Total Oldsmobile Production for 1978 : 1,015,805
    1978 Oldsmobile 442
    1978 Averages
    Avg. Household Income : $17,000
    Avg. Home : $54,800
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.63

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Oldsmobile 442? A: The 1978 Oldsmobile 442 has a wheelbase size of 108.10 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1978 Oldsmobile 442? A: The 1978 Oldsmobile 442 has a length of 200.10 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1978 Oldsmobile 442? A: The 1978 Oldsmobile 442 has a width of 71.30 inches.

    Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1978 Oldsmobile 442? A: The 1978 Oldsmobile 442 was a Hatchback Coupe.

    Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1978? A: Oldsmobile produced 1,015,805 automobiles in 1978.

    Q: What engines did the 1978 Oldsmobile 442 have? A: The 1978 Oldsmobile 442 had the following engine options: V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 2000 RPM
  • V 8 (4261 cc | 260.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1800 RPM
  • V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2400 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 2400 RPM

    • Q: What transmission did the 1978 Oldsmobile 442 have? A: The 1978 Oldsmobile 442 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.

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