The 1978 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 was an appearance and handling package on the Cutlass model line. It was available on the Salon and Salon Brougham Coupes. They had a blacked-out grille, wide '4-4-2' stripes along the rocker panels and lower doors, badging on the rear trunk, and interior emblems. All other options available on the Cutlass Salon were available with the 442 option package. Engine options varied from a 3.8 liter V6 to a 305 cubic-inch 4-barrel V8. Transmissions included a 3-speed automatic, a 5-speed manual, and a 4-speed Saginaw manual.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2014
By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2014
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The name 442 first appeared in 1964 as an option on the F-85 and Cutlass. The 442 was technically the B09 Police Apprehender option which included the four-barrel carbureted 330 cubic-inch V8 with dual exhaust and 310 horsepower. The suspension, shocks, clutch, transmission, driveshaft, brakes, and wheels were also greatly improved. The name 4-4-2 evolved from the combination of options four-barrel....
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Following Pontiacs lead, Oldsmobile became the first company in the GM division to begin offering full-size muscle cars in its midsize Cutlass model. Designated the 4-4-2 package, it included the top engine available from Oldsmobile, along with a 330 cid V8 with the police package. The name represented the engines 4 barrel carb, 4 speed manual transmission, and dual exhausts. The Oldsmobile 442....
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108.10 in.
6 cyl., 231.00 CID., 105.00hp
8 cyl., 260.00 CID., 110.00hp
8 cyl., 305.00 CID., 145.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 160.00hp
8 cyl., 260.00 CID., 110.00hp
8 cyl., 305.00 CID., 145.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 160.00hp
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