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| − | '''Oldsmobile Calais (N-body). 1985–7 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 2-door coupé. F/F, 2261 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC), 2474 cm³ (I4 OHV), 2966 cm³ (V6 OHV).''' A fresh start for Oldsmobile after the disappointing Omega, resembling a shrunken [[Oldsmobile Toronado (1986–92)|Toronado]]. Iron Duke engine soldiered on. Basic at the bottom end, with suspension geared for comfort, despite MacPherson struts up front and semi-independent trailing arm at rear. New DOHC Quad-4 introduced in 1987. Related to [[Buick Somerset]] and [[Pontiac Grand Am (1985–91)]]. | + | '''Oldsmobile Calais (N-body). 1985–7 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 2-door coupé. F/F, 2261 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 2474 cm³ (I4 OHV), 2966 cm³ (V6 OHV).''' A fresh start for Oldsmobile after the disappointing Omega, resembling a shrunken [[Oldsmobile Toronado (1986–92)|Toronado]]. Iron Duke engine soldiered on. Basic at the bottom end, with suspension geared for comfort, despite MacPherson struts up front and semi-independent trailing arm at rear. New DOHC Quad-4 introduced in 1987. Related to [[Buick Somerset]] and [[Pontiac Grand Am (1985–91)]]. |
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Latest revision as of 15:17, 23 November 2013
Oldsmobile Calais (N-body). 1985–7 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 2-door coupé. F/F, 2261 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 2474 cm³ (I4 OHV), 2966 cm³ (V6 OHV). A fresh start for Oldsmobile after the disappointing Omega, resembling a shrunken Toronado. Iron Duke engine soldiered on. Basic at the bottom end, with suspension geared for comfort, despite MacPherson struts up front and semi-independent trailing arm at rear. New DOHC Quad-4 introduced in 1987. Related to Buick Somerset and Pontiac Grand Am (1985–91).
Manufacturing location: Lansing, Michigan, USA
Marque: Oldsmobile | Predecessor: Oldsmobile Omega (1980–4) | Successor: Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais (1988–91)
