Oldsmobile - Cutlass Calais-2.5 i (106 Hp) Automatic

Oldsmobile - Cutlass Calais

Last updated - June 27, 2025, 10:51 p.m.

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Brand	Oldsmobile
Model	Cutlass
Generation	Cutlass Calais
Modification	2.5 i (106 Hp) Automatic
Start Of Production	1984
End Of Production	1991

Performance

The Cutlass is a powerful car with a top speed of 180 km/h, equivalent to 111.85 mph, making it a great option for those who crave speed.

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Max Speed	180 km/h 111.85 mph

Body & Dimensions

The car has a sleek sedan body style with a spacious interior and comfortable seating for 5. It boasts a moderate length and width, offering a comfortable ride and adequate cargo space. The car's wheelbase is generous, ensuring stability and handling.

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Body Type	Sedan
Seats	5
Doors	4
Length	4555 mm 179.33 in.
Width	1700 mm 66.93 in.
Height	1330 mm 52.36 in.
Wheelbase	2625 mm 103.35 in.
Front Track	1420 mm 55.91 in.
Rear Track	1410 mm 55.51 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Cutlass is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 14 l/100 km in urban areas and 8 l/100 km in extra-urban areas, making it a relatively fuel-efficient vehicle.

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Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban	14 l/100 km 16.8 US mpg 20.18 UK mpg 7.14 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg 35.31 UK mpg 12.5 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Cutlass is a front-wheel drive car powered by a 2.5-liter inline-4 engine, producing 106 horsepower and 183 Nm of torque. It features a 3-speed automatic transmission and has a coil spring front suspension and leaf spring rear suspension.

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Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	106 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power Per Litre	42.9 Hp/l
Torque	183 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 134.97 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Transverse
Engine Displacement	2471 cm3 150.79 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Configuration	Inline
Cylinder Bore	101.6 mm 4 in.
Piston Stroke	76.2 mm 3 in.
Compression Ratio	8.3
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	2
Fuel Injection System	Single-point injection
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity	4.3 l 4.54 US qt \| 3.78 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification	5W-30, 10W-30 / API SF, API SG
Coolant	10 l 10.57 US qt \| 8.8 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel	Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	3 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension	Coil spring
Rear Suspension	Leaf spring

Brakes

The 1980s Cutlass features a combination of traditional and modern features. It has ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear, with the added safety of ABS. The steering is rack-and-pinion with hydraulic power assistance, and it rides on 185/80 R13 tires with 13-inch rims.

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Front Brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes	Drum
Assisting Systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type	Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering	Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size	185/80 R13
Wheel Rims Size	13

Weight & Capacity

The Cutlass is a well-balanced car with a weight-to-power ratio of 11.2 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.5 kg/Nm, making it suitable for both city driving and highway cruising. With a kerb weight of 1185 kg, it has a decent trunk space of 375 liters and a fuel tank capacity of 51 liters.

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Weight To Power Ratio	11.2 kg/Hp, 89.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	6.5 kg/Nm, 154.4 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	1185 kg 2612.48 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum	375 l 13.24 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity	51 l 13.47 US gal \| 11.22 UK gal