Price/Bid: | $ 74,900 |
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Make: | Oldsmobile | |
Model: | 442 | |
Condition: | Used | |
Mileage: | 87742 | |
Engine: | 455ci V8 | |
Location: | 211**, Owings Mills, Maryland | |
#VIN: | 344870M277243 |
1970 was the height of performance for American Muscle Cars. To keep up in the horsepower arms-race, General Motors dropped the cap on engine size in 1970 and Oldsmobile responded by making the Olds 455 V8 the standard 4-4-2 engine. Output was 365 hp, with 500 ft./ lbs. of torque. A “rocket ship” was launched. In recognition of the 1970 revised body style and increased performance, the Olds 4-4-2 was awarded Pace Car duties at the Indianapolis 500 race in 1970. Motor Trend praised the 4-4-2,...