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The 1970s Oldsmobile CutlassOldsmobile's factory took a cue from the Hurst/Olds and gave all 4-4-2s a 455-cubic-inch V-8 as standard equipment for 1970. The engine was complemented by a facelift that shelved the 4-4-2's blackout grille in favor of a series of bright vertical bars. Also, the taillamps now numbered four instead of two and were moved to within the rear bumper unit. This was a high-water mark in 4-4-2 specification. The four-barrel 455 was rated at 365 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 500 pounds/feet of torque at 3200. Compression was 10.50:1, dual exhausts were again standard, as was a special handling package with front and rear stabilizer bars and G70x14 glass-belted tires. The W-30 option upped horsepower to 370 via air-induction and other performance goodies, including an aluminum intake manifold and a low-restriction air cleaner. The fiberglass hood with its functional air scoops, plus a rear-deck spoiler, were part of the W-30 package and were also available as free-standing options on other 4-4-2s. Front disc brakes also were available, and the W-32 returned as a detuned, more streetable version of the W-30. The car would use the 325-horsepower 350-cubic-inch V-8 that was part of the W-31 option available on the Cutlass S and on the F-85 two-door sedan. Olds didn't accept the idea, so there was no Hurst/Olds in 1970. Olds did, however, apply the concept to the Cutlass and F-85 line as the W-45 option package. Better known as the Rallye 350, these cars were painted Sebring yellow -- even the bumpers and wheels were body color -- and had orange and black striping, hood scoops, and trunk-lid spoilers. Just 3547 Rallye 350s were built in this, their only year. Griffin ExactFit Aluminum Radiators |
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