THE OLDSMOBILE COMMITMENT
"...to build one carriage in as nearly perfect a marmer as possible..."
ith these words, the Oldsmobile and comfort America expects in an Olds. Motor Vehicle Company was First, the full-slze 88 and 98 in 1977, the • W founded on August 21,1897.A mid-size Cutlass in '78, Toronado in '79, and fledgling company in a fledgling industry, now Omega for 1980. committed to engineering excellence as the foundation for its existence. THE PRIDE OF OWNING AN OLOS And that has never changed. Hun- There's the name and the heritage. There's dreds of automotive nameplates have come also the integrity, quality and value you and gone in the years since then. America expect in an Olds. has seen the motor-driven "carriage" evolve o The first high-compression-"';:::::::~ But there must be more-we want into its most popular mode of transportation. V8 production engine, to give America new you to feel that the Olds you choose 50 And Oldsmobile has emerged as America's levels of automotive performance. beautifully fits your particular needs and pref- oldest automotive name-and one of the o The first contemporary American front- erences that it seems especially built for you. most renowned. wheel-drive automobile. That's why there are 50 many different That's worth considering when you More recently, the engineering chal- kinds of Oldsmobiles, and 50 many ways choose your next new car. Because what lenge has been to meet the changing needs they can be personalized, equipped and Oldsmobile stands for could be just what of a fuel-conscious America. And Oldsmo- powered. Our purpose in this catalog is to you're looking for. bile has responded with these developments help you choose the Oldsmobile that's built in the last decade: for you-the one you'll decide is one of the A HISTORYOF o New technology in developing and form- greatest cars you have ever owned or leased. ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP ing lighter-weight automotive components Seek it out. Drive it proudly. • For 82 years, our commitment has inspired to improve weight efficiency. innovation after innovation which have im- o The wortd's first passenger car diesel CONTENTS proved the American automobile-and kept V8 in 1978, combining the fuel economy INTRODUCTION . . pp. 2-3 Oldsmobiles on the leading edge of technol- of a diesel" with V8 smoothness and CUTLASS...... pp. 4-11/14-17 ogy through the years. good performance. CUTLASS CRUISER...... pp. 12-13 In the last two generations alone, we Most recently, Olds has introduced OMEGA. . pp. 18·23 were first to offer these developments: new generations of more space- and fuel- STARFIRE. . pp. 24-25 o The first fully automatic transmission, to efficient* cars which offer improved gas OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES . ... p. 26 THE FULL OLDSMOBILE LlNE. . .. p. Z7 make driving easier than ever before mileage without sacrificing the ride , room
Some words about this catalog and these 1980 Oldsmobiles About thls catalog: We have tried to make this caralog About models lJIustrated: Same of the equipment car includes the ogtional em:!.!Rment you ordered. as comprehensive and factual as possible. However. shawn may be available anly at extra cast, and only or if there are changes, that they are acceRtable since the time of printincf' same of the information on specifk modeis. lQYau. may have been change ar updated. The right is About opdonal equlpment: Make certain you specify About assembly and components: Oldsmobiles are reserved to make changes at any time, without norlee. the equipment you want on your car when Orderin~ it assem bied at General Motors Corporation facilities in prices. colors. materiais. equipment and modeis. from your dealer. Same oRtions mav be unavailab e operared by varleus GM Dlvislons and GM of About englnes: The Oldsmabiles shawn in thls catalog when your car is built. Your dealer receives advice Canada. They incorporate thousands of different are equipped with GM-built engines produced by ~arditr current avaiJabilitv of oQtions. You may components produced by various divisions and var- varleus divisions. See the varrous power team charts as the ealer for this information. GM also reÇ)uests ious suppliers to GM. In order to meet pubJic de- or your Oldsmobile dealer for details about sourees the dealer to advise you if an oRtion you ordered mand for partienlar vehicles or equipment, to meet and availability. is unavailable. We suggest you verifY that your federally mandated requirements for emissions. safety
2 'See EPAmileage esnrnares in accompanying Engine Supplement Sheet. SOLID OLDSVALUE FORTODAY
The economical1980 Omega. practical new Cutlass sedans and new diesel advancements are justa few of the reasons. he 1980 Omega is what happens QUIET DIESEL CRUISING when Oldsmobile brings out a small Diesel engines aren't traditionaJly known for T car, lr's the srnall car with Olds looks, quiet performance. For 1980, refinements room and comfort. And im~ressive fuel in the carnshaft, fuel injector nozzles, economy.* In fact, based on EPA estimated pre-ehamber configuration and pump mileage figures. Omega is the most fuel- design have now hushed the V8 diesel to efficient gasoline-powered Olds. How a point where you may scarcely realize could a car be more right for the times? you're cruising along in a diesel at all. With front-wheel drive for tracrion, While diesel cars were not traditionaJly rack-and-pinion steering for agility and known for their response or smoothness, the spunky transverse engines for spirit - Olds 5.7-liter diesel-powered Oldsmobiles are Omega is one srnall car you gorta drive. impressive on both counrs, Merging into 'roure gonna love it. expressway trafflc-you'll find you can NEW ADVANCES THOSE GREAT NEW CUTLASS SEDANS accelerare easily. IN DIESEL PERFORMANCE You'lI be going a long way between fuel Classic formal coupe styling and solid prae- Two years ago, Oldsmobile startled the stops, too. Because you can expect sub- ticality at affordable prices helped make automotive world by introducing the stantially better fuel economy than with the Cutlass the most popular and best-selling wortd's first diesel V8 engine for pas- sarne Olds with a gasoline engine" mid-size car in America - for the last five years! senger cars. Now rhat sarne kind of styling and 21 DIESEL MODELS Today, Oldsmobile is America's number value are available in th ree great new Olds Only Olds offers diesel V8 power in 21 dif- one seller of diesel cars. Cutlass sedans for 1980. ferent models-more than anyone else in e Now Olds has incorporated significant Each is beautifully designed to be America Demand for diesel Oldsmobiles improvements in diesel performance. efficient, inside and out. for the kind of room has been overwhelming. We are increasing and comfort you want - and the kind of fuel FASTSTARTS IN COLD WEATHER our rare of production for 1980, and are economy you need" First, a remarkable glow-plug sysrern making every effort to meet consumer demand. Like the Omega and all other Cutlass dramatically reduces the cold start time- 50 pick out the Olds rbar's right for modeis, the new Cutlass sedans .1150receive from 60 seconds or more at 0° F for earlier you, and order it with diesel V8 power. You'll exrensive anti-corrosion trearrnent to help diesels to about 8 seconds for all diesel- enjoy a grear Olds all the more with diesel proteet them and keep them looking good. powered Oldsmobiles. economy.*
or fuel economy, or for orher reasens. it may be defrosters. washers and dual-speed wipers 0 Wide- buzzer) and right front passenger 0 Energy-absorblng necessary to produce Oldsmobiles vvith different corn- view inside mirror (vinyl edged, sbarrer-resisrart steering column 0 Passenger guard door loeks 0 Safety ponems or sou rees than initially scheduled. All such gtass and deHecring support} 0 Outside rearview door latehes end srarnped steel hinges 0 Folding seat- components have been approved for use in mirror 0 Dual master cylinder brake system with back latehes 0 Energy-absorbing padded instrument Oldsmobile products and wil! provide the quality per- warning light 0 Starter safety switch 0 Dual-action panel and front seat-back tops 0 Lamirtare windshield formance associated with the Oldsmobile name. safety hood latehes 0 Front disc brakes with audible o Safety armtests. Your Oldsmoblle has these acddent-a.votdance wear indicators 0 Self-adjusting brakes. Your Olds provIdes these built-In and-theft features! fea.tures: Side marker lights and reflectors 0 Parking Your Olds hu these occupant-protecdon features: Anti-theft ignition key reminder buzzer 0 Ann-rheft lam ps rhar illurnlnare with headlarnps 0 Four-way Seat beits with pushbutton buckles for all passenger steering column lock 0 Anti-thefr key system (one key hazard warning Hasher 0 Backup lights 0 Lane-change positions 0 Two front combination sear and merria for ignition only, ether key for glove cornpartment. feature in direction signal control 0 Windshield reel shoulder beits for driver (with reminder light and doors. trunk and railgare),
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Cutlass Supreme: lts classic styling starred Amerlca Cut\ass watching. lts practicality and value starred America Cutlass buying - in record numbers! If you like a car thar's roomy and agile -and as beautifully practical as it is stylish- rhls could be the Olds rnar's built for you! Those classle Cutlass Supreme Cutlass Supreme. Every Curlass provide for real riding comfort. Cutlass Supreme Brougham: The coupes! What America wants in a wareher knows rhar Suprernes looks Cutlass Supreme is fuel-efficienr. luxurieus Supreme. Slip inside and mid-size car, Over the past five make it a conremporary classic. But too'-with a smooth-firing 3.8-liter you surround yourself with splendor. years. Supreme populariry has helped lts solid engineering and affordable V6 engine srandard, Or piek from Ahhh. your kind of luxury The soft- make Cutlass the best-selling mid- price make it practical. a choice of available V8s - including ness of new wide-rib velour invites size in America. Classic styling, solid Lean and trim ourside. roomy a diesel! With so much value for your touch. You are comforted engineering and affordable prices inside. With the kind of headroom the money, no wonder lt starred by plush, full-foam, deep-tuhed -whether you buy or lease. and legroom. fronr and rear. rhar America Cutlass watching! loose-pillow look seats.
Cutlass Supreme Brougham: For the nleest of luxury touches in a mid-size car, 6 "S!Ie [PA miIeas" _'_In~&lJIIneSupplel,,,,"SMet. ------.J Relax. Enjoy. A standare fold-down lt's hard tO believe you're in a mid- tour front bucket sears to comfort you front and rear srabilizer bars and center front arm rest and divided size car. But remember. this is a in grand rouring sryle ... full instru- steel-belred radials. Power steenog seat with separate controls add tO mid-size Oldsmobile. And that means menration tO help keep you informed is quick. Braking is smooth - wirh your individual comfort. While sound- allthis at a practical price. ... and a suspension rhar keeps you power discs up front. All srandard absorbing headliner and thick, Cutlass Calals. The grand rouring in touch with the road. on Calais. 50 are the automatic one-piece carpeting add tO the Cutlass-with a flair for excitement- Take Calais through a turn. What transmission, new high-intensity atmosphere of elegance. and a flair for the road. It has such you feel is response, not lean and high beam halogen headlamps and With such rich, thoughtfultouches. srandard features as reclining con- sway. Calais hugs the road with custom sport steering wheel.
Cutlass CaIaIs: The grand tourIng experlence-with a flair all its own, Now avallable with the sporry 4-4-2 package (nor shown). 7 And now, three elegant new Cutlass Brougham Sedan: This is I comfort. front center armrest. I your family to realluxury and comfort Cutlass sedans: The classic Cutlass the most luxurious and comfortabie Brougham quality velour fabrics and -in a sedan that is both practical proflle-plus two more doors. lt's edition of our new Cutlass sedan - appolntments, and smooth Olds and agile. You'll find it a pleasure a narural. Takeall that Cutlass style. with all the touches fonnerlyavail- ride - all standard. You can even maneuvering in busy city traffic. The class and value-and add the room. able only in the Cutlass Supreme order new exterior opera lamps for trim exterior helps make parking a comfort and conveniences of a four- Brougham Coupe. a personal touch -and very distin- pleasurable experience. too. door Body by fisher. Just for all of Impressive formal sedan styling. I guished look. An automatic transmission. power you sedan-Ioving families. loose-pillow-Iook seats, full-foarri Now you can treat yourself and steering. power(continued. page 10)
Cutlass Brougham Sedan: Top-of-the-line luxury and comfort you might expect only in a more expensive car. 8 Sure. you've seen impressive forma! sedans befere. But in a mid-size? front disc brakes and practical 3.8- !wo more doors! LS Sedan is the And it's CutJass Supreme inside- comfort and stretch-out space for a liter VÓ* are all standard. But you new running mate for the car that but with sedan room and four- family of sixl can pick from a choice of available started all the Cutlass watching ... door convenience. I Vet, for all irs room inside. the new VBs- incJuding a 5.7 -liter diesel VB. the car that helped make Cutlass And we mean lots of room. LS Sedan is trim outside. Sa man eu- Luxury lovers. we've had a very Arnerica's best-selling mid-size for Because the Intertor is designed for vering in city treffic and parking distinctive sedan built for you. the last five years! space efficiency with impressive are na problem at all. Cutlass LS Sedan: All the style and LS is crisp and Cutlass outside- head- and leg room, front and rear. Get the kind of economy* you cJass of Cutlass Supreme - now with in the new look of a formal sedan. And that all translates into a lot of want, toa. With the standard VÓ or
l5 means Luxury Sedan, you can see why. Available divided front sear, shown in Camel Tan brushed knit. is offered in a choice of fabric or all-vinyf upholsrery ar no extra charge.
10 'See ErA mile<>ge esàm.ues on acwmpanying Engine SuppIemen. SMer available V8s- inciuding a diesel V8! Weil, the new Cudass Sedan is just The ride is srnoorh and comforting, priced formal Cutlass sedan. Yet Sedan-tcving Cutlass watchers- such a surprise. with computer-seleered coil springs lt is equipped in true Oldsmobile we've had one built for you. lt's solid Oldsmobile value, from at each wheel. And 12 strategically fashion. Power front disc brakes. full- Cutlass Sedan: A nice surprise roof to raad. placed and individually runed body faam seats, 3.8-liter V6 and eiec- these days is knowing what you Once inside you begin to see why. mounts ro help quiet the going. tronie high-energy ignition systern want in a new car - and ftnding out lts space-efficienr intertor is And maybe best of all - your pride are all standard. that it is acrually more affordabfe impressive, providing the kind of and satisfacrion, knowing thar this We just rnlghr have created a new rhan you expected. room you need for your family. handsome new Olds is our lowest srandard for rnid-slze sedan value.
Cutlass Sedan: Cutlass quality and value for people who thought they couldn't afford them.
Have an acnve. grolNing family? Then ycu'll appreciare this roomy interior. shown in Camel Tan, easy-care vinyl. Ir can take ie. Or choose clorh. if you like. at no extra cast " Cudass Cruiser Brougham: The vinyl or rich velour. no extra charge. Cutlass Cruiser: You need a quahty looks. smooth ride and comfort befit- luxurious way ro go Olds in a wagon. There's luxury in rhe ride, too. wagon. But you wam it to be afford- ting an Oldsmobile. Cutlass Cruisers You '11be carrying people as weil as Srnooth on rhe open road, agile in abIe. Weil, that's what our Curlass have a flair for econorny" roo. A cargo, 50 you'll appreciate rhat city traffic, a treat to drive and park. Cruiser is all about. Expect it to serve smoorh-firing 3.8-literV6 is standard. roorny, space-efficiem interior, fitted [ven with all that cargo spa ce. you '11 you weil for a good long time. But you can order a S.7-lirer diesel- with full-foam seats. And you can know you're riding in a smooth and Cutlass Cruisers go abour rheir and get the only mid-size wagon in have rhem upholstered in supple comforting Oldsmobile. chores in style - with great Curlass America available with a diesel V8!
Cutlass Cruiser Brougham: The luxurious way to go Olds. Wood-grain vinyl paneling is available. Cudass Cruiser: The budget-pleasing Olds wagon. Cutlass Cruiser interlor in supple. durable vinyl.
A doser look at what makes GIds Cruisers 50 tough. yet comforting ...
Space-efficlent interlor design Acoustical materlafs in roof. doors provides ample head- and legtoorn. and body areas for Cl. qviet nde. Functlonel split railgare. front and reer. Steering ratio selected for Top swings up. bortom provides parking and drivîng eese. a leeding platform. Impressive fuel economy" WÎth a wide choke of • avallable engines. including a S.7-liter diesel Va. Additional storage spece for small items.
convenlendy compactsparetir~.lccared ro (he stee. ~~~ ,f.~!';;;~~~~!;~~II~~ Iuned body rnounts help reduce road nolse and vibration Computer-seleered deep-coil springs help srnooth (he ride. Special and-corroston measures Automatic level control available. Full-frame eenstrucnon Secend sear folds flat indude gafvanlzed metals. plastlsols. and Body by Fisher conrribute for added cargo spece. waxes and zinc-rich primers to a qulet. luxurious ride. throughout ermee! body areas
CUTLASS CRUISEI POWER TEAMS! o literrType 57 /Diesel \18 rear (in.) 38.8 from back of secend seat Maximum CMgO height 198 Stencaret treosmtsston. Hiproom, front (in.) 52.2 ro end of floor surface 49.7 Standerd engine; Automiltic Calumn-mounred stufter rec"lr(in.) 55.6 Minimum honzorual disrance 'Check your Eng.ne Supplement Sheet • liler/CID/Type 3.B/231/V6 Fuel cepeclty, gasoline (gill.). 18.2 Legroom. front (in.) 42.8 from rop reet of front seer back for specûfc details - srendarct and
'See lrA müeage esnmates in accompanying E.ngine Supplement Sneer 13 The Cutlass Salons: Our aJI-round Cutlass Salon Brougham_ Sure, Designed from the inside out, is standard. But you can order from effldency machlnes_ Designed and there are other cars that are space Salon Brougham is the car designed three VSs, including a diesel! built to help you meet the needs of efficient. And others that have a way for the needs of our time. Outside, And you can enjoy all this efficiency today-and tomorrow. Functional. with a $allon of gasoline. Weil, the it's trim and handsome. Inside, it is in deep-cushion luxury and comfort. practical, affordable. distlnctive and functional Cutlass impressively roomy, with ample Fold-down center arm rest, whisper- The Salons are mid-size cars that Salon Brou$ham has a talent for both! head- and leg room, front and rear. quiet Flo-Thru ventilation and offer the room you want. And the That's why lt's a great all-round You"lilike the fuel efficiency" too. smooth, quiet ride-all standard. fuel-efficienc • ou need. efficienc machine' A smooth-firin 3.8-liter V6 en ine Now doesn't that sound like the
Brougharn's standerd interior. shown in Dar!< Claret brushed nylon. But. ... you can order this divided front seat in vinyl or fabric. Shown in Camel Tan. kind of car you'd find easy to live for the last five years. Value is one of beginning. A smooth aids ride, I even thermoplastic front fender with in the years to come? them. And aids Cutlass Salon has it power front disc brakes, high-energy liners - all to help resist rust. Check out the new Cutlass Salon by the carloadl lts space-efficient electronic ignition system and exten- That's a lot of proteetion. But then, Brougham with a relaxing test drive intertor offers ample room for six on sive corrosion-resisting treatments I Cutlass Salon is a lot of ca, And it real soon. full-foarn bench sears. The luggage all come standard on the handsome can all be yours-affordably. Because Cutlass Salon: There are a lot of space is family-size, roo. and Cutlass Salon. lts our lowest priced Cutlass. good reasons why Cutlass has been efficiently deslgned. Salon is fuel- Zincrometal, zinc sprays, special If you're after big value, Cutlass Amertca's best-sellin mid-size car efficient" also. And that's iust the rirners, hot waxes, alvanized metal, Salon is the aids fhat's built for ou. Cutlass facts, figures and optionsl
All thar luggage? Cutlass een handle it VVÎrh 16.1 cu. ft. of trunk space.
Piek from five available wheel covers and wheels. Induding (A) special casr aluminum wheel. (B) wheel cover with matching body color. (C) Super-Stock wheel with matching body color. (D) simuiared wire wheel disc and (E) deluxe wheel disc. Available custom sport wheel with padded grip. Standard on Calais. An engine for {he 80's. The available S.7-liter diesel VS. Smooth and responsive.
AvaiJable Instrumentarlon =with voltmeter. température and oil Redining front bucket sears are standard pressure gages. plus trip odometer. on Calais. available on ether Cutlass modeis. Standard on Calais.
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Classic roof line offers lmpresslve hesdroom. Steering rattos are selecteet front and reac for parking and driving eese.
Functional design and lmpressive fuel economy with compact spare tire for a wide choice of avaitable engines. efficient luggage space. including a 5. 7-Uter diesel VS. .J==~r
12 straregtcally locared and Full-frame construction indlvidually tuned body rnounrs help conrributes to a quiet. reduce raad norse and vibrarion, luxurieus ride. Special anri-corrcsion rneasures indude Deep-coil springs are computer galvanized merals. plasriscts. waxes end zfnc-rich Space-efficient Intertor selecteet for each cer's weighr. primers throughout crincal body areas. design provides ample legroom, front and reac
19.8 Legroom. front (in.) 42.8 Legroom. front (In.) 42.8 CUTlASS POWER TEAMS' o Liter/Type 5.7/Diesel va fuel capectry diesel (gal.} Wegon: 18.2 rèar (in.) 36.3 reer (in.) 35.1 Sr...nderd englne: rransmtssron- Luggage cepecrry (cu. ft.) . 16.1 Leggage cepectry (cu. ft.) 16.1 • Liter/CiD/Type 3.8/231N6 Manual 3-speed. 1980 Omega. The Oldsmoblle of kind of economy* you need, too- front center arm rest for your comfort. lation-all help make your Omega small cars. The front-wheel-drive, whether you buy or lease. Deluxe steering wheel. full wheel Brougham seem like a little limousine. transverse-en~ine Omegas aren'r Omega Brougham. A roomy, quier- covers and distinctive hood A highly efficient* linie limousine. just new They re remarkable. Excit- riding beauty with the kind of luxury ornament are also srandard. Omega. lt's the Oldsmobile of ing from the pavement up. and comfort other sm all cars might We also rook important steps to small cars in its most affordable lt's the sm all car with Oldsmobile wish they had. Sears, of course, are help make Brougham quiet. Advanced version. With the kind of room, size looks, room for five adults, and com- full-foam, as in the largest of acoustic technology, special insula- and value you expect of an Olds. fort for everybody. Designed for the Oldsmobiles. We've even provided a tion rnarenals and methods of insral- Omega sits big, with room for five full-grown adulrs. Omega drives big. Omega is designed to be big on from 0 to sa, And the new available rack-and-pinion steering. Front-wheel drive puts the engine room, ride, quality and rnileage" But V6 out-steps last year's big S.O-liter All this and great looks, too. weight over the wheels that both it definitely isn't big on price, V8! And that's steppin'! Functional front air dam, dual sport power and steer for tracrion, Omega Omega SX. Some small ars may The youthful SX is a treat to drive. mirrors, sassy monochromatic body rides big, with MacPherson strut look spirited and sporty Omega SX You'll know that the first time you stripes, plus special blacked-out suspension to help srnooth the way, backs it up. With available automatic wind your way through a tight set of grille, bumpers and moldings-all while rack-and-pinion steering makes transmission, its standard L4 engine turns-with the aforementioned part and parcel of this very sporting ettin around a breeze, out-accelerates last year's V6 model front-wheel-drive traction and quick proposition! You'lIlove it! Omega facts. figures and optlons! This linie lever Iets you wash and wipe the windshield, signal turns and dim headlamps - standerd. Ser your Omega sedan or coupe off from ethers by ordering this srylish and disrlnctive painr scheme. Choose from five avalleble wheel discs and trims for your new Omega. (A) Simulated wire wiheel disc. (B) Deluxe wiheel disc. (C) Deluxe wheel disc with matching body color. (D) Rallye wiheel trim with matching body color. (E) Brtghr wiheel trim ring. Take your piek. OMEGA STANDARD EQUIPMENT- OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT o Body side molding INÎth tnserr 2 rear speakers ALL MODELS: BY MODEL: o Brighr door-edge guard moldings o AM-FM stereo radio with casserre tape o Pufse wiper sysrem player-. 2 rear speakers Omeg"': o Padded vinyllandau roofrop covering o AM-FM stereo radio. 40-channel es. Chassis and bod)': Bench sears. choke of clcrh or vinyl a Brighr (Coupes only) 2 reer speakers and automatic power front hubcaps _ Rocker panel. wheel opening (Sedan) FuJlvinyl roofrep covering fender tri-band anrenna • Engtne. 25-111el (151 L4. o CID) z-eu, Omeg", Brougham: Electric reer windcw defogger DAM-FM stereo radio. indudes 2 rear • Transmisston. a-speed. futly synchronized o Fcur-Season air condlnoner speakers manual floer shift e Low-friction rnanual Cusrom sport bench with fold-down center o o Combination dome and duallens reading DAM-FM monaural radio steering -lntegr"'l body-frame construction armrest. cloth only _ Wheel cnscs - Carpered lower door panels _ Hood center molding tamp o Auromeric power front fender antenne • Front cradle strur engine mounrtng C Rernore con trol outside rearview mirror- o Single and dual rear speakers • Fransverse-meunred engine with front- and stand-up front-end panel ornament- Loek driver DUdl homs wheel drive _ MacPherson srrur front sus- pillar apphque molding (Sedan) - Deluxe stde o :J Sport-sryled ourslcte rearview rrnrrors-. o Instrument panel gC\ge dusters pension _ Reck-and-plnlon steering • Elec- steering wheel _ Wide lower and wheel opening moldings driver side remere. passenger manuël o Bumper impact strips and bumper guards rrontc high-energy lgnuion sysrem - Spece- Sport-console-bucket front seers required with inserts elfielent rrunk _ Compact spare me mounted o AVAJLABLEOMEGA/OMEGA :J Sport styled ourside rearvtew mirrors- C Convenience group package under trunk Hoor _ Brighr side window frame BROUGHAM EQUlrMENT: driver and passenger slde remere courrol [J SX eppearanee package moldings _ Maimenance-free Freedom battery o 6-way power sear edjuster (bucket sear. o Accenr srrfpe. body side C Special rwo-rcne paint scheme • Deleorten e Tlres. PI8S 8ORI3 glass-belred driver side} o Power brakes INÎrh front discs o lires. PI8S 80RI3 steel-beleed radiei-ply radlat-ply bleekwaf o Removable larnmared gtass sunroof panel o Engine bleek hester white-stnpe o Power door tocxs o Automatic Cruise Control o lires. PI8S 80R13 sreet-belted radial-ply ODeluxe sear beits o Cusrom sport steering wheel blackwatl o Reclining seat back. passenger side o Tllr-Away steering wheel o Tires. PI85 80Rl3 glass-belted radial-ply Full-foam seat construction with lntegral head [] Soft-ray rlnted glass o Power steering wture-strtpe restralnrs _ Armtests. front end rear - Full o Power side windows o Slmuiared wire wheel discs o lires. PlOS/70R 13 steel-belred radial-ply s-pessenger intertor spaciousness - Wall-ro- o 6-way power sear adjuster; bench sear ODeluxe wheel discs (Omega only) blackwal! wirh ralsed whire letters wall cur-ptle carpering e Slmulered Burrerfty o Contour bucket front sears ODeluxe wheel discs. patnted body color AVAILABLESPECIAL USE EQUIPMENT: Walnut gram instrument panel trim _ Courtesy o Reclining sear back. driver side manual. bench o Brighr wheel trim rings (Included with SX lamp. automark door actuated • Clgar lighter. o Power trunk lid loek release package) (Omega only) o Heavy-dury suspension package instrument panel. AM pushbutton radio o Lower body side moldlngs (Omega) o Tungsren halogen headlamps. high beems o Performance suspension package with Vv'indshield anten na - Inside day-night o Hoed center molding (Omega) o Htgh-cëpaclty barrery o Superlift rear manual adiusrable shock teerview mirror _ Safety beits for all o Auxiliery floor mats. front end reer o Trip odometer absorbers passengers _ Door safety locks inregral wirh o Bright roof dril' moldings-included with o Electtic ciocks. digital and regular o Hlgh-cepaciry Delcorron door hand les vinyl roof covering o AM-FM stereo radio with stereo tape end I"] Hlgh-cepaciry cooiing sysrem A doser look at what makes Omega the Oldsmobile of smal! cars ... More head- end legroom Engmeered for quiet wirh advanced accusec than previous model. Impressive Omega econorny" rechnology end insulanen rnatenals. with z.s-urer L4 engine standard. Or an avallable l.8-liter V6. Transverse-mounted engine aJlows Aerodynamic styling for less increased passenger room wind drag than prevtous model. Efficient MacPherson-rype front 14 3-cu.-ft wide. Rat trunk spece. You sir (all on full-foam seers. suspension for smoorh ride. Compact spare under rrunk floer; Front-wheet dnve for rmpressfve neenon Actvaneed anrt-corroston rneascres Rack-and-ptmon steering makes through snow. ram or mud. are used exreoslvely ra fight rust easy work of parking and city driving. lQuick-coohng ftonr dtsc brakes OMEGA POWER TEAMS Available engme: LEZ Manual a-speed Hoorshift Wheelbase (in.) 105.0/105.0 Headrcorn. front (In.l rear [ln) o liter CID Type 28173 V6 Available rransmlsstom Leggage Cacacity Standard engtne. LW9 Automatic Column-moumed shitter Shoulder Room. front (in.) .UterCIDType 25151 L4 Carburerion I·bbl (cu. ft.) 14.3 14.3 rear (in.l Carburenon 2-bbl GM-built. Chevrolet Motor Dl\' DIMENSIONS (Coupe/Sed;m) Fuer Tank Capadty. Legroom. front (in.) CM-built PonneeMotor Div. Stenderd rransmission Overalilength (in.) 181.8 181.8 gesoëne (gaL) rear (in.) DuaJ sport mirrors, standard. Sport console, 4-speed manual, standard. FunctionaJhatchback.standerd. Good news for Starfire lovers. All STARJlRf STANDi\RD EQUIPMENT: actuared _ AM pushbunon radio 'Nim wind- o Convenience groop. lamps and headlamp- shield antenna _ Seat beits. front and rear on reminder those featu res you see above are Chotssls ond body: o Iungsren halogen high beem headlamps srandard on Stam re. A lot of extras _Z.S-Iiter (151 CID) L4,Z·bbl. engine STANDi\RD EQUIPMENT BY MODEl: o High-eapacity bartery at no extra cost. • a-speed fully synchronized transmission. _ Ilres. A78-13 btas-ply blackwall(4-CyI.. o Gage package- tachometer, voltage and Add tight, responsive handling f100r shift. Low-friction manual steering Srarfire model) - lires, BR78-13 steel-belred temperature e tmegrel body-frame construction • FuTIcoll radial-ply bleckwall (SX model) _ Wheel- and sleek aerodynamic design and o Electtic doek suspension. front Md rear e Ccmpurer-selected opening moldings (SX model) o AM radio with stereo tape and rear you've got a sporty machine thar's chassis springs • Stablüzer bars. front and rear AVAIIABU EQUIPMENT: speaker • Front dtsc brakes and rear drums. Super- itchin' to meet up with your favorite Removable leminared glass sunroof panel o AM-FM stereo radio Stock 111wheels. eolor-keyed ro body. Stow- o Deluxe sear beits. front reer o AM-FM stereo radio INfth stereo tape: end winding road. away spare nre and wheel inûaror a Bec- o and v.Am Sear back adjuster, driver side rear speaker Starfire nrenza: A special edition, tronie high-energy ignition sysrem e Bumper o Soft-ray rinred glass DAM-FM monaural radio from front air dam to functional rear impact strips. front and rear. Bumper guards o Auxiliary floor mats, front and rear o High-cepaciry radiator \Nim inserts. franc Mld rear e Dual sport styled o spoiler. With sassy hoed paint patch o Body side moldings o High-eapacity cooling system outside rearview mtrrors e Maintenance-free and steel-belted radials, it's the Bright door-edge guards o GT package er firenza sport package Freedom battery • Deleerren o boldest of Starfires, o VJheel-opening mokiings [Srd. on SX) o "lires. BR78-13 steel-beleed radlal-ply blackwall Starfire GT: Some special spice of Interlor. o Rear window electtic defogger • Contour bucket front seats \Nim inregral reed o Four-Season air conditioner o TIres. BR78-13 steel-belred radldl-ply its own. Including 3.8-liter V6, body restralnts • Fokt-down rear seats e Custom sport o Inside day-night rearview mirror blackwall vvith raised white letters and hoed srripes, chromed wheels, steering wheel e Sport consote e Cut-ptle o Accent stripe (Black only) o Tires. BR78-13 steel-belred radial-ply full instrumentation and more. carpeting. wall-ro-wali e Carpeted 10\ A doser look at what makes Starfire a solid sporting value... Sporty aerodynamic fastback styling. Contour. high-back bucket sears. in easy-care vinyl. fulJ-foam for cernfort. Functional rear harch door for easy Low-friction steering. gesred for Joading. 27.8 cu. ft. of cargo space. easy parking and rnaneuverability Impressive economy" anet a choice of engines: 2.5-liter l4 Rear sear fok1s down te provide standard. 3.B-liter V6 available. a 5-foor-long cargo Hoor. Stowaway spare carper-covered. nre saves space'_-ES=~j~~~~~~~~~i o . Trim. 97-inch wheelbase. computer- selected coil springs. plus available f.asy-shifting short-ehrow Front disc brakes. rear stabûuer bar for sport ride. rnanuel rransmission standerd. rear drums. Lengthof cargofloot(in.) .61.9 STARflRl POWER TtAMS' OUter/CiD/Type 3,8/231 'V6 Fuel tank capadry, gasoline (gal.) 18.5 rear (in.). . .35.3 Carburetion. Z-bbl. Hiproom, front (in.) 47.5 Englne for DIMENSlONS: lCheck)'OOr SuPP~[ Sheel Standard engtne- Standerd transmissIon: rear (in.). 42.0 speefic delails - sWldatd and .av.ulable equip- • üterCiDlType 2.5/151L4 ManuaI. 4-speed. all sync. Overaillength (10.).. 179.6 legroom. front (in.). 43.0 mem may di~r In Califomla. Catburetion 2+bbl. Available transmission: wtreelbese (in.)., . 97.0 reM (in.) .. 29.6 NOTL Slarflre wheeIs wllI nol Kcommoditte AvaiW>le engine: I Automatic Console-mounted shitter Headroom, front (in.). 37.7 Cargo volume (cu. ft.) 2713 rife chains Personal touches you can add to the Olds thats built for yOU! I __ .m Tempmaric air condirtoner Cools, heats. dehumidifies and filters (he air. Automatically maintains (he remperarure you select. Includes "econorny' settings. Four-Season air conditioner. Cools, heats. dehumidifies and filters. Also features an "economy" setting. Dame and reading lamp. A convenient three-way dame lamp with a choice of illuminations. There's a main light for whole interior: Plus separate pinpoint jghnng beams For driver, front passenger or borh. ûonunuous Seven quaJity Delco radlos for your entertainment. 0 AM/fM stereo radio with stereo Protection cassette tape player. 0 Deluxe CB. AM/FM stereo radio fearuring 40-ehannet ctttzens Plan band. push buttons. CB antenna and four speakers. 0 AM/FM stereo radio with Ughted vanity mirror. For the passenger stereo tape player. 0 AM radio with stereo tape player. All of the above with front Takes care of you and your Olds during sun visor: Lights when prorecdve shield and rear speakers. 0 AM/FM stereo radio. 0 AM/FM radio and 0 deluxe AM radio and after new vehicJe limited warranty. is raised. A nice convenience. a/sa available. Coverage available in USA. Canada only 26 tAordilabillty ol opCionaI equipmenI v.1Iies by model. Check your dealer Ior_ There's an GIds thats built for you. Ahhh, but which one? 1980 OLDSMOBILE ALL MODELS NINETY-E1GHT STARF1RE EXTERIOR COLORS ON EXCEPTSTARF1RE AND TORONADO AND OMEGA ALL MODELS AND OMEGA ...-_,.;,M...;.ODELS ONLY MODELS ONLY WHJTE SllVER BLACK LIGHT ARK Yf.LLOW DARK CINNABAR LIGHT MC,lARAl'lT,C M'81UM CHARCOAL DARK METALUC BLUE RUN GRAY :lAl n~EM'"'irT FIREMIST n~&~T METALLIC M~ TAWC M1'TÁ~Uc Prinred colers are approxtmates onty. and may vdry from acrual eer pelnt colo-s Printed in USA. 8-79 27