These are standard specifications for the 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Column Shift , 4 Manual Floor Shift , 5 Manual , 3 Automatic Turbo Hydramatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Separate body on perimeter box |
| Production Years for Series : | 1973 - 1977 |
| Price : | $4,355-$5,270 |
| Weight : | 3690 lbs | 1673.756 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 105 BHP (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 2GC carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4261 cc | 260.0 cu in. | 4.3 L. |
| Power : | 110 BHP (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 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.4 in | 61 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 4-barrel Rochester | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6604 cc | 403.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 2200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 110 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual Column Shift , 4 Manual Floor Shift , 5 Manual , 3 Automatic Turbo Hydramatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.11:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.84:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1977 : | 1,135,909 |
| Total 1977 Cutlass production : | 632,755 |
| 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Colonnade Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 56,760 |
| Cutlass S Colonnade Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 70,160 |
| Cutlass S Colonnade Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 42,920 |
| S Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P : | 14,840 |
| S Vista Cruiser Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 25,820 |
| Supreme Brougham Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 124,710 |
| Supreme Brougham Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 16,740 |
| Supreme Colonnade Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 242,875 |
| Supreme Colonnade Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 37,930 |
Dimension(s)
Supreme Brougham Sedan
| Fuel Capacity : | 22.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.2 in | 5466 mm. |
| Width : | 76.7 in | 1948 mm. |
| Height : | 54.1 in | 1374 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Supreme Brougham Coupe
| Price : | $4,970 |
| Weight : | 3680 lbs | 1669.22 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 22.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.6 in | 5324 mm. |
| Width : | 76.2 in | 1936 mm. |
| Height : | 53.4 in | 1356 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Colonnade Coupe
| Price : | $5,270 |
| Weight : | 3785 lbs | 1716.847 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 22.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.6 in | 5324 mm. |
| Width : | 76.2 in | 1936 mm. |
| Height : | 53.4 in | 1356 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Cutlass S Colonnade Coupe
| Price : | $4,355 |
| Weight : | 353 lbs | 160.118 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 22.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.6 in | 5324 mm. |
| Width : | 76.2 in | 1936 mm. |
| Height : | 53.4 in | 1356 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Cutlass S Colonnade Sedan
| Price : | $4,385 |
| Weight : | 3620 lbs | 1642.004 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 22.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.2 in | 5466 mm. |
| Width : | 76.7 in | 1948 mm. |
| Height : | 54.1 in | 1374 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Supreme Colonnade Coupe
| Price : | $4,610 |
| Weight : | 3566 lbs | 1617.51 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 22.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 209.6 in | 5324 mm. |
| Width : | 76.2 in | 1936 mm. |
| Height : | 53.4 in | 1356 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 112.0 in | 2845 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Supreme Colonnade Sedan
| Price : | $4,730 |
| Weight : | 3665 lbs | 1662.416 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 22.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.2 in | 5466 mm. |
| Width : | 76.7 in | 1948 mm. |
| Height : | 54.1 in | 1374 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
S Station Wagon
| Weight : | 4220 lbs | 1914.16 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 22.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 219.9 in | 5585 mm. |
| Width : | 77.7 in | 1974 mm. |
| Height : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
S Vista Cruiser Station Wagon
| Price : | $5,240 |
| Weight : | 4270 lbs | 1936.839 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 22.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 219.9 in | 5585 mm. |
| Width : | 77.7 in | 1974 mm. |
| Height : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.7 in | 1542 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Coil Springs with Control Arm & Anti-kSway Bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | FR78x15 |
Recall
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V132000 |
| Notes | GENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 77-C-1.POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERING INTERMEDIATESHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH COUPLING RETAINER LOCKING TABS NOT BENT OVERPROPERLY OR ONE OR MORE OF THE LOWER FLEXIBLE COUPLING RIVETS IMPROPERLYPEENED.IF EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS EXISTS, THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLYCOULD SEPARATE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, AND VEHICLE CRASH MAY OCCURWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING, AND REPLACING SHAFT WHERENECESSARY).PASSENGER VEHICLE. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19770101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V138000 |
| Summary | THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS MAY CONTAIN A FLAW IN THE METAL. THIS FLAW COULD ALLOW THE SHAFT TO BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFTS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE/SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: DRIVER SHOULD AVOID FAST CORNERING, RAPID ACCELERATION, OR ANY TYPE OFDRIVING WHICH MAY PRODUCE ABNORMALLY HEAVY LOADS ON THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS UNTILTHE VEHICLE CAN BE INSPECTED. |
Data updated January 2023
1977 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $15,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $49,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.65 |
1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass? A: The 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass has wheelbase sizes of 112.00 and 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass? A: The 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass has lengths of 209.60-, 215.20-, 219.90-inches.Q: What is the width of the 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass? A: The 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass has widths of 76.20-, 76.70-, 77.70-inches.Q: How much did the 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass cost when new?A: The 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass cost approximately $4,355 to $5,270 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass? A: The 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass was offered as a Colonnade Coupe, Cutlass S Colonnade Coupe, Cutlass S Colonnade Sedan, S Station Wagon, S Vista Cruiser Station Wagon, Supreme Brougham Coupe, Supreme Brougham Sedan, Supreme Colonnade Coupe, Supreme Colonnade Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass have? A: The 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass had FR78x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1977? A: Oldsmobile produced 1,135,909 automobiles in 1977.Q: How many 1977 Cutlasss were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 632,755 examples of the Cutlass in 1977.Q: What engines did the 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass have? A: The 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass had the following engine options: V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 105 BHP (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 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1800 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2000 RPM V 8 (6604 cc | 403.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 320 Ft-Lbs (434 NM) @ 2200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass have? A: The 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Column Shift, 4 speed Manual Floor Shift, 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Turbo Hydramatic.