These are standard specifications for the 1970 Oldsmobile 442, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic , 4 Manual Hurst Close-Ratio
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1972 |
| Price : | $3,310-$3,565 |
| Weight : | 3840 lbs | 1741.795 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 365 BHP (268.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 RO 4GC 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 370 BHP (272.32 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
3 Automatic , 4 Manual Hurst Close-Ratio
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1970 : | 633,981 |
| Total 1970 442 production : | 19,330 |
| 1970 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 2,933 |
| Holiday Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : | 14,709 |
| Sports Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 1,688 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible
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| Fuel Capacity : | 20.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.2 in | 5161 mm. |
| Width : | 76.5 in | 1943 mm. |
| Height : | 52.8 in | 1341 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 5.2 in | 132 mm. |
Holiday Hardtop
| Price : | $3,380 |
| Weight : | 3815 lbs | 1730.455 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 20.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.2 in | 5161 mm. |
| Width : | 76.5 in | 1943 mm. |
| Height : | 52.8 in | 1341 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 5.2 in | 132 mm. |
Sports Coupe
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| Price : | $3,310 |
| Weight : | 3800 lbs | 1723.651 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 20.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.2 in | 5161 mm. |
| Width : | 76.5 in | 1943 mm. |
| Height : | 52.8 in | 1341 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 5.2 in | 132 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Turning Circle : | 12.2 m | 480.353 in. | 12200.966 mm. |
1970 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,350 |
| Avg. Home : | $23,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.36 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,283,949 |
1970 Oldsmobile 442 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Oldsmobile 442?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Oldsmobile 442? A: The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 has a wheelbase size of 112.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Oldsmobile 442? A: The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 has a length of 203.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Oldsmobile 442? A: The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 has a width of 76.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 Oldsmobile 442 cost when new?A: The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 cost approximately $3,310 to $3,565 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Oldsmobile 442? A: The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 was offered as a Convertible, Holiday Hardtop, Sports Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1970? A: Oldsmobile produced 633,981 automobiles in 1970.Q: How many 1970 442s were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 19,330 examples of the 442 in 1970.Q: What engines did the 1970 Oldsmobile 442 have? A: The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 had the following engine options: V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 365 BHP (268.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 370 BHP (272.32 KW) Q: What transmissions did the 1970 Oldsmobile 442 have? A: The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic, 4 speed Manual Hurst Close-Ratio.