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1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30

Holiday 2dr Coupe

$3,746 MSRP
7.5l V-8 Ohv
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.2 sec

0-60 mph

14.2 sec

@ 102 mph

Horsepower • Torque
370 hp

Power

500 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,754 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1970

Make:

Oldsmobile

Model:

442

Trim:

W-30

Style:

Holiday 2dr Coupe

Base Price:

$3,746

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,754 lbs

Length:

203.2 in.

Width:

76.2 in.

Height:

52.8 in.

Wheelbase:

112 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.48

Weight Distribution:

Front: 57.0% | Rear: 43.0%

MPG:

7 city / 11 hwy

Fuel:

20 gal. / 180 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

370 hp @ 5,200 rpm

Torque:

500 ft-lbs @ 3,600 rpm

Engine:

7.5l V-8 Ohv

Displacement:

455 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

5,500 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.13 sec

0-60 mph:

6.49 sec

0-100 mph:

13.95 sec

Top Speed:

125 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.42 sec @ 79.7 mph

¼ mile:

14.23 sec @ 101.9 mph

½ mile:

22 sec @ 125.1 mph

1 mile:

36.39 sec @ 125.1 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/70R14

Rear Tires:

P225/70R14

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.42

Gear Ratios

1: 2.2

2: 1.64

3: 1.28

4: 1

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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