These are standard specifications for the 1978 Oldsmobile 442, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1980 |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1978 : | 1,015,805 |
| 1978 Oldsmobile 442 | |
Handling
1978 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $54,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.63 |
1978 Oldsmobile 442 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Oldsmobile 442?
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.
