Performance Review: Oldsmobile 4-4-2 7.4 V8 Sports Coupe 365 - [1969]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 7.4 V8 Sports Coupe 365 is the 3 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 1969. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 SS and the 1969 McLaren M6 GT 5.7 V8.This particular Oldsmobile 4-4-2 has a 7447cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The 4-4-2 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 4-4-2's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1724 kgs (3800 lbs) this makes the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 7.4 V8 Sports Coupe 365 in the same weight category as the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto or the give or take 50kg.

The Oldsmobile 4-4-2 shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 7447cc 16V V8 engine produces 368 bhp (274 kW) @ 5000 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 500 lb-ft (677.9 Nm) @ 3200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (479 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2010 Ford Focus RS500 (238.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Oldsmobile 4-4-2.

The Oldsmobile 4-4-2 has a Power to weight ratio of 213.4 bhp per ton and 290.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1969 4-4-2 competing with the 2010 Ford Focus RS500 (238.4 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Porsche Cayenne 4.0 V8 Turbo (238.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 generating around 290.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2009 Mercedes SLR Class McLaren Roadster (315.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 Stingray 427 425hp (314.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.2 secs, this made the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 7.4 V8 Sports Coupe 365 as fast as the 2019 Land-Rover Defender 110 3.0 Turbo (6.00 secs) the 2017 Toyota Century 5.0 V8 (6.00 secs) the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT 3.6 V6 AWD (6.00 secs) the or the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 265 DSG (6.00 secs). This Oldsmobile 4-4-2 7.4 V8 Sports Coupe 365 is also faster than the 2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.10 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 SDV6 300 (6.10 secs) the 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo (6.10 secs) the and the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (6.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 4-4-2 and the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII 260

When talking about the performance of the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.81 secs @ 99.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII 260 (13.74 secs), the 2010 Vauxhall-Opel Insignia VXR OPC 2.8 V6 BiTurbo (13.74 secs), and the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo (13.77 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1969 version of the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 7.4 V8 Sports Coupe 365 has a maximum speed of 115mph.

Top Speed of the 1969 4-4-2 equals the 2013 Skoda Rapid 1.4 tsi Spaceback (126 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 7.4 V8 Sports Coupe 365 then how about the 2013 Skoda Rapid 1.4 tsi Spaceback (126 mph), the , or the 2004 Citroen C2 1.6 VTS 3-5dr (126 mph).

Related Links:

1969 4-4-2 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Oldsmobile

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