Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Holiday Sedan 5.4 V8 (320 Hp) Manual 4-speed


Overall Rating

7.6 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 4.2 / 5
Value 3.9 / 5
Performance 4.0 / 5
Comfort 3.8 / 5
People\'s Opinion 3.0 / 5

Oldsmobile Cutlass:

The Oldsmobile Cutlass was a series of automobiles produced by the General Motors' Oldsmobile division between 1961 and 1999. At its introduction, the Cutlass was Oldsmobile's entry-level model; it began as a unibody compact car, but saw its greatest success as a body-on-frame intermediate. The Cutlass was named after Vought F7U Cutlass, as well as the type of sword, which was common during the Age of Sail.
Introduced as the top trim level in Oldsmobile's compact F-85 Series, the Cutlass evolved into a distinct series of its own, spawning numerous variants. These included the 4-4-2 muscle car in 1964, the upscale Cutlass Supreme in 1966, the high-performance Hurst/Olds in 1968, and the Vista Cruiser station wagon....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Supreme Holiday Sedan Overview:

Oldsmobile Cutlass (Supreme Holiday Sedan). With 488 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1552 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

5.4 V8 (320 Hp) Manual 4-speed Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

Excellent performance for its era, offering strong acceleration and an engaging driving experience with the 4-speed manual transmission, making it a driver's choice.

Fuel Economy

Typical for a large V8 of the 1960s, fuel economy is poor, especially with spirited driving. Expect single-digit MPG figures.

Best Use Case: Highway cruising and spirited weekend drives.

reddit Community Verdict

This rating is based on comments found on Reddit, scanned using artificial intelligence, and may not accurately reflect reality.

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3 / 5

Based on AI analysis of 14 discussions

Read What Owners Say
👍 POSITIVE
Personally I’d choose the cutlass. There’s something special about rolling around with the old technology and that technology isn’t unreliable you just need to pay more attention to it. My daily driver is a 66 belair (basically the same as the impala and it’s been a great car. It has a 283 in it when I got it and it consumed 3 quarts of oil every 150 miles because it was worn out but the only time
👍 POSITIVE
I like cars that are original. I’m also very fond of 65-67 GM A body cars. So for me, it would be Cutlass all the way.
👍 POSITIVE
Cutlass. Be different. Dead brands unite!!
👍 POSITIVE
Man you can't really go wrong, it depends what's more interesting to you. If it were me, I'd go with the all-original Cutlass. That's getting more rare by the day and as a guy currently restoring an all-original 65 Wildcat, the satisfaction that comes from reviving 60 year old mechanics and engineering is so rewarding. I'm also saying this as a guy who has a huge soft spot for 66 Impala's, as
👍 POSITIVE
The cutlass will be worth more in resale value because it is all original and in higher demand for collectors than an impala is. A 5.3 swap in an old car might seem like a cool idea, but if youre concerned with reliability, id steer clear. You just dont know what you need to know not being the person who built it. They could have done something wrong or forgot something, and if it ever has an issu
👍 POSITIVE
I'd love to have that Olds but you would have to pick my FAVORITE Chevy. Curse you. Not a fan of the engine swap however.
👍 POSITIVE
I’ll take either the Bonneville or the Cutlass.
👎 NEGATIVE
Not at all, imo. Every piece of rubber on that car is going to give up the ghost immediately if you start actually using it. I’ve had much better luck with average mileage old cars than low mileage ones. You’d be better off finding something that has been driven enough to have required maintenance.
👎 NEGATIVE
How much has it been driven lately? Can you read the date codes on the tires? Also consider belts and hoses and fluids? If you're a DIY car person, it could work out.
👎 NEGATIVE
No. Every wire, connection, piece of plastic, hose and tube in that car is 37 years old. That many miles that often, and it will niggle you to death with little failures. Aside from that: it's tinfoil. No ABS, traction control, airbags, etc. Safety wise, it's a motorcycle. Finally, they're just not good cars. I had one for a couple of years and it was both boring and uncomfortable.


Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Powerful and torquey V8 engine.
  • • Classic American styling and road presence.
  • • Spacious and comfortable interior for its time.
  • • Engaging driving experience with manual transmission options.
  • • Strong collector appeal and community support.

Cons:

  • • Very poor fuel economy.
  • • Lacks modern safety features and crash protection.
  • • Dated handling and braking performance (drum brakes).
  • • High maintenance costs for original parts and specialized repairs.
  • • Limited availability of certain components.

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Oldsmobile
Model:Cutlass
Generation:Supreme Holiday Sedan
Modification (Engine):5.4 V8 (320 Hp) Manual 4-speed
Start of production:1966
End of production:1967
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:320 Hp
Power per litre:59.2 Hp/l
Torque:488 Nm
Engine displacement:5408
Number of cylinders:8
Engine configuration:V-engine
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Carburettor
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:OHV
Engine oil capacity:4.7 l
Coolant:15.6 l
Engine layout:Front, Longitudinal
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio:4.9 kg/Hp, 206.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:3.2 kg/Nm, 314.4 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:1552
Fuel tank capacity:76 l
Size:
Length:5187 mm mm
Width:1930 mm mm
Height:1382 mm mm
Wheelbase:2921 mm mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of gears4
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesDrum
Rear brakesDrum
Tires size205/75 SR14; 225/70 SR14
Wheel rims size6J x 14 ET0; 7J x 14 ET0

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