These are standard specifications for the 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual
Chassis # 3K47R9M537832
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Seperate body on perimeter frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1988 |
| Price : | $4,620-$5,515 |
| Weight : | 3060 lbs | 1387.993 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 190 Ft-Lbs (258 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 | |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1979 : | 1,068,155 |
| Total 1979 Cutlass production : | 563,751 |
| 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Brougham Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 3,617 |
| Brougham Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 18,714 |
| Calais Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 43,780 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 8,399 |
| Cruiser Brougham Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 42,953 |
| Cruiser Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 10,755 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 20,266 |
| Supreme Brougham Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 137,323 |
| Supreme Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 277,944 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.1 in | 5083 mm. |
| Width : | 71.3 in | 1811 mm. |
| Height : | 53.4 in | 1356 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.1 in | 2746 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.7 in | 1466 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $4,720 |
| Weight : | 3080 lbs | 1397.064 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 197.7 in | 5022 mm. |
| Width : | 71.3 in | 1811 mm. |
| Height : | 53.4 in | 1356 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.1 in | 2746 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.7 in | 1466 mm. |
Brougham Coupe
| Price : | $4,900 |
| Weight : | 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.1 in | 5083 mm. |
| Width : | 71.3 in | 1811 mm. |
| Height : | 53.4 in | 1356 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.1 in | 2746 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.7 in | 1466 mm. |
Brougham Sedan
| Price : | $5,030 |
| Weight : | 3125 lbs | 1417.476 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 197.7 in | 5022 mm. |
| Width : | 71.3 in | 1811 mm. |
| Height : | 53.4 in | 1356 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.1 in | 2746 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.7 in | 1466 mm. |
Supreme Coupe
| Price : | $5,060 |
| Weight : | 3090 lbs | 1401.6 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.1 in | 5083 mm. |
| Width : | 71.3 in | 1811 mm. |
| Height : | 53.4 in | 1356 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.1 in | 2746 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.7 in | 1466 mm. |
Supreme Brougham Coupe
| Price : | $5,500 |
| Weight : | 3115 lbs | 1412.94 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.1 in | 5083 mm. |
| Width : | 71.3 in | 1811 mm. |
| Height : | 53.4 in | 1356 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.1 in | 2746 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.7 in | 1466 mm. |
Calais Coupe
Chassis # 3K47R9M537832
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| Price : | $5,500 |
| Weight : | 3120 lbs | 1415.208 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.1 in | 5083 mm. |
| Width : | 71.3 in | 1811 mm. |
| Height : | 53.4 in | 1356 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.1 in | 2746 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.7 in | 1466 mm. |
Cruiser Station Wagon
| Price : | $4,980 |
| Weight : | 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.1 in | 5083 mm. |
| Width : | 71.7 in | 1821 mm. |
| Height : | 54.5 in | 1384 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.1 in | 2746 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.7 in | 1466 mm. |
Cruiser Brougham Wagon
| Price : | $5,515 |
| Weight : | 3250 lbs | 1474.175 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.1 in | 5083 mm. |
| Width : | 71.7 in | 1821 mm. |
| Height : | 54.5 in | 1384 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.1 in | 2746 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.7 in | 1466 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Coil springs with control arms and anti-sway bar Rear : Rigid axle with coil springs, lower trailing radius arms and upper torque arms | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | P195/75R14 |
Recall
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E088000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES. |
| Consequence | THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. |
| Remedy | HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075. |
| Notes | CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 85V048000 |
| Summary | EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL. |
| Remedy | ADD A PART TO PREVENT WHEEL CYLINDER FROM ROTATING. |
| Notes | NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 AND SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1985.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MIDSIZE PASSENGER CARS AND SMALL TRUCKS. SYSTEM: REAR BRAKES. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19770801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 81V025000 |
| Summary | THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE. |
| Remedy | BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FRACTURE OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19770801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 84V149000 |
| Summary | REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE BUFFALO PLANT. IF SO, THEY WILL MAKE AXLE MEASUREMENTS AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE OR MODIFY AFFECTED AXLE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; REAR AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD LEAD TO LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19781101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V101000 |
| Summary | AN INCORRECT FLUID WAS USED AS AN ASSEMBLY AID (LUBRICATION) DURING INSTALLATION OF THE PISTON SEAL IN FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WHICH WERE INSTALLED IN 10.5' X 1' DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLIES USED ON 'A' SERIES CARS. THE INCORRECT FLUID ATTACKS THE PISTON SEAL AND CAUSES THEM TO SWELL AND DETERIORATE. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON SEALS. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC DISC CALIPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY DEVELOP FLUID LEAKS WHICH COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE ACTION. LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION MAY LEAD TO LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19781201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V142000 |
| Summary | ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH IS OPERATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT LUBRICANT ON THE ACTUATING PLUNGER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE STOPLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL, IF ACTIVATED, TO STAY ELECTRICALLY ENGAGED. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; SWITCH BUTTON RING, BRAKE LIGHTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WITH INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS, A VEHICLE APPROACHINGFROM THE REAR WOULD NOT BE AWARE THAT BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED. ALSO, IF THECRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGE THROUGH BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION,VEHICLE MAY ACCELERATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. EITHER CONDITION COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO ENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL UNTIL IT HAS BEENINSPECTED BY DEALER. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19790101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 81V022000 |
| Summary | THE ELECTRO-CLEAR REAR WINDOW DEFOGGERS CONTAIN A DEFECT WHICH CAUSES THE GLASS TO SHATTER WITHOUT IMPACT DURING OR SOME TIME AFTER USE OF THE DEFOGGER. VERTICAL ELECTRICAL STRIPS MAY DETERIORATE AND CAUSE HOT SPOTS THAT CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE REAR GLASS. |
| Remedy | VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR PRESENCE OF A PARTICULAR WEATHERSTRIP. IF PRESENT, A LAYER OF A SPECIAL CONDUCTIVE EPOXY WILL BE ADDED TO THE VERTICAL BAR ON THE REAR WINDOW GLASS. THIS EPOXY IS A NEW CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL WHICH WILL NOT REACT WITH THE WEATHERSTRIP. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRO-CLEAR REAR WINDOWDEFOGGERS.SYSTEM: DEFOGGER; REAR WINDOW.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRIVER DISTRACTION FROM THE EXPLOSION COULD RESULT IN AVEHICLE ACCIDENT. BROKEN OR HOT GLASS COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLEPASSENGERS, OTHER DRIVERS, AND NEARBY PEDESTRIANS.NOTE: OWNERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO USE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER UNTIL VEHICLE ISINSPECTED. |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19790401 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V196000 |
| Summary | THE INVOVLED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS'. INCORRECT HEAD RESTRAINTS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW HEAD RESTRAINTS AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BENCH SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; HEAD RESTRAINTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH A REAR SEATPASSENGER'S HEAD IMPACTS WITH THE FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT, THE POSSIBILITY OFHEAD INJURY TO THE REAR SEAT PASSENGER MAY BE INCREASED. |
Data updated January 2023
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass? A: The 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass has a wheelbase size of 108.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass? A: The 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass has lengths of 197.70 and 200.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass? A: The 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass has width of 71.30 and 71.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass cost when new?A: The 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass cost approximately $4,620 to $5,515 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass? A: The 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass was offered as a Brougham Coupe, Brougham Sedan, Calais Coupe, Coupe, Cruiser Brougham Wagon, Cruiser Station Wagon, Sedan, Supreme Brougham Coupe, Supreme Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass have? A: The 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass had P195/75R14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1979? A: Oldsmobile produced 1,068,155 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many 1979 Cutlasss were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 563,751 examples of the Cutlass in 1979.Q: What engine did the 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass was a V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass have? A: The 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.