Oldsmobile Cutlass
A/G-body · 1978–1981 · 3 model years · 6 trims
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Photo: 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Sedan in Silver Metallic, Front Left, 08-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon 3-door, front 5.19.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Sedan in Silver Metallic, Rear Left, 08-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible (6036926702) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Sedan in Silver Metallic, Front Left, 08-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon 3-door, front 5.19.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Sedan in Silver Metallic, Rear Left, 08-21-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible (6036926702) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | |||||
| Base | — | — | — | — | RWD |
| Base Diesel | 350 cu in (5.7 L) diesel V8 | — | — | — | RWD |
| Brougham | — | — | — | — | RWD |
| Brougham Diesel | 350 cu in (5.7 L) diesel V8 | — | — | — | RWD |
| LS | — | — | — | — | RWD |
| LS Diesel | 350 cu in (5.7 L) diesel V8 | — | — | — | RWD |
| 1980 | |||||
| Base | — | — | — | — | RWD |
| Base Diesel | 350 cu in (5.7 L) diesel V8 | — | — | — | RWD |
| Brougham | — | — | — | — | RWD |
| Brougham Diesel | 350 cu in (5.7 L) diesel V8 | — | — | — | RWD |
| LS | — | — | — | — | RWD |
| LS Diesel | 350 cu in (5.7 L) diesel V8 | — | — | — | RWD |
| 1978 | |||||
| Base | 3.8L V6 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.