Oldsmobile 442
Oldsmobile 442 — 1964–19801985–19871990–1991, 2-door coupe2-door convertible2-door sedan4-door sedan, 5.4 L ''Oldsmobile 330'' V8; 6.5 L ''Oldsmobile 400'' V8. Explore engine specifications, fuel economy, dimensions, tire sizes, seating, maintenance and tire-pressure guidance.
About the Oldsmobile 442
Oldsmobile 442 is a 2-door coupe2-door convertible2-door sedan4-door sedan in the muscle car class, with source data covering 1964–19801985–19871990–1991. The available vehicle data lists 5.4 L ''Oldsmobile 330'' V8; 6.5 L ''Oldsmobile 400'' V8 as an engine configuration, paired with 4-speed manual3-speed manual2-speed Jet-Away automatic3-speed Turbo Hydramatic automatic and a FR layout layout. Public source material describes the model in the context of its design, market positioning and vehicle history.
This Oldsmobile 442 guide focuses on the details drivers commonly want to know, including engine information for 5.4 L ''Oldsmobile 330'' V8; 6.5 L ''Oldsmobile 400'' V8 and 4-speed manual3-speed manual2-speed Jet-Away automatic3-speed Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission information. Exact specifications should be matched to the relevant model year and market.
Oldsmobile 442 specifications at a glance
Use this table for the model-level essentials. Exact figures may vary by year, trim, engine and market.
| Make | Oldsmobile |
|---|---|
| Model | 442 |
| Model years | 1964–19801985–19871990–1991 |
| Body style | 2-door coupe2-door convertible2-door sedan4-door sedan |
| Vehicle class | Muscle car |
| Manufacturer | Oldsmobile (General Motors) |
| Production | 1964–1967 |
| Market / country | FI, NL, NZ |
Engine, transmission and performance
Engine information for the Oldsmobile 442 includes 5.4 L ''Oldsmobile 330'' V8; 6.5 L ''Oldsmobile 400'' V8.. Transmission information includes 4-speed manual3-speed manual2-speed Jet-Away automatic3-speed Turbo Hydramatic automatic.. The listed drivetrain/layout is FR layout.
| Engine | 5.4 L ''Oldsmobile 330'' V8; 6.5 L ''Oldsmobile 400'' V8 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 4-speed manual3-speed manual2-speed Jet-Away automatic3-speed Turbo Hydramatic automatic |
| Drivetrain / layout | FR layout |
Dimensions, weight and practicality
Dimensions and capacity figures are presented as published source data when available.
| Wheelbase | 112.0 in (2,845 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 203.2 in (5,161 mm) |
| Width | 76.2 in (1,935 mm) |
| Height | 52.8 in (1,341 mm) |
| Kerb / curb weight | 3713 lb (1,684 kg) |
Oldsmobile 442 other specifications
| Name | Oldsmobile 442 |
|---|---|
| Image | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (2616277147).jpg |
| Caption | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 |
Oldsmobile 442 generations and model years
Where a source covers multiple generations, CarCareTool selects the generation(s) that best match this catalog model instead of mixing unrelated variants.
| Generation / scope | Years | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldsmobile 442 | 1964–19801985–19871990–1991 | Not specified | Not specified | FR layout |
| First generation | 1964–1967 | 5.4 L ''Oldsmobile 330'' V8; 6.5 L ''Oldsmobile 400'' V8 | 4-speed manual3-speed manual2-speed Jet-Away automatic3-speed Turbo Hydramatic automatic | Not specified |
| Second generation | 1968–1972 | 455 cuin V8400 cuin 290hp V8 | 4-speed manual3-speed manual3-speed automatic | Not specified |
| Third generation | 1973–1977 | 3.791 L ''LD5/LD7'' V6; 4.093 L ''Turbo-Thrift'' I6; 4.269 L ''LV8'' V8; 5.737 L ''Rocket'' V8; 6.598 L ''L80'' V8; 7.4495 L ''Rocket'' V8 | 4-speed manual3-speed manual3-speed automatic5-speed manual | FR layout |
Recommended tire pressure for Oldsmobile 442
Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s cold inflation pressure. CarCareTool estimates are clearly labelled when an exact verified value is unavailable.
| Load condition | Front | Rear | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 34 PSI | 32 PSI | Estimate |
| Fully loaded | 36 PSI | 35 PSI | Estimate |
Frequently asked questions about Oldsmobile 442
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