1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Specs

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The Oldsmobile Cutlass was produced by the Oldsmobile division of General Motors. It started out as a compact car, but by 1964 it was considered an intermediate or mid-size luxury car. The 1986 model was part of the fifth generation of Cutlass models. Customers could choose from the Cutlass Supreme or the Cutlass Salon

Engine

The Cutlass had an automatic transmission with a torque converter clutch. The standard engine was the 3.8-liter V6 engine. The fuel tank can hold about 15 gallons. The fuel economy of the 1986 Cutlass was 15 mpg for city driving and 21 mpg on the highway for a combined average of 17 mpg.

Dimensions

The wheelbase measures 108 inches on the Cutlass. Overall length clocked in at 200 inches and width at 71 inches. The Cutlass is about 55 inches high. While driving a 1986 Cutlass, the driver has about 37.9 inches of head room and 42.8 inches of leg room. Passengers in the back seat have 38.1 inches of head room and 36.4 inches of leg room.

Production

The 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass was produced in both sedan and coupe models. The sedans are four-door cars and the coupes have just two doors. In 1986, the Cutlass was produced on the G-body platform. Oldsmobile, which was founded in 1897, was phased out in 2004 by GM.

Features

The Cutlass featured full-foil spring suspension and acoustic materials in the roof, doors and body area. The trunk provided the driver with 16.2 cubic feet of space, including a compact spare tire. A "lift-off" roof was also available in the Cutlass Supreme coupe models. Other features included power steering, air conditioning, power brakes, power door locks, pulse wiper system and cruise control. Standard equipment also included extensive anti-corrosion treatment on the vehicle, a high-energy ignition system, and manual left and right-hand outside mirrors. The Cutlass also had several safety features including manual lap and shoulder seatbelts, head restraints, side marker lights and reflectors.

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