Oldsmobile Omega

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Oldsmobile Omega
Production period: 1973-1984
Class : Middle class
Body versions : Sedan , coupé , station wagon coupé
Successor: Oldsmobile Calais

The Oldsmobile Omega was a mid-range model produced in two editions from 1973 to 1984 by the US automobile manufacturer Oldsmobile .

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1973-1979

1973-1979
OldsmobileOmega.jpg
Production period: 1973-1979
Body versions : Sedan , coupé , station wagon coupé
Engines:
Petrol engines : 3.8-5.7 liters
(74-135 kW)
Length: 4971-5070 mm
Width: 1852 mm
Height: 1367-1389 mm
Wheelbase :
Empty weight : 1402-1572 kg

The first Omega appeared in model year 1974 and was the hardly changed sister model of the Chevrolet Nova with rear-wheel drive; The Buick Apollo or Skylark and the Pontiac Ventura , later called Phoenix , were also closely related . The differences to the Nova were limited to details such as the radiator grille, the rear lights and the emblems used.

On offer were a two-door coupé, a three-door hatchback coupé and a four-door sedan in a single equipment variant, powered by a 4.1-liter in-line six-cylinder with 101 hp or a 5.7-liter V8 with 183 hp.

In 1975 the basic model was supplemented by the Omega Salon, which was available in all three body styles and had a high level of equipment; Center console, front individual seats and automatic transmission were standard in the salon.

In 1976 the Omega received a facelift with a new grille. New to the range were the Omega F85 Coupé as a cheaper entry-level model and the Omega Brougham as the successor to the Omega Salon. A new 4.3-liter V8 was added to the two previously installed engines. The basic coupés were also available in sporty SX equipment.

In 1977 the pattern of the grille and rear lights were changed. The previous in-line six-cylinder (from Chevrolet) gave way to a 3.8-liter V6 with 106 hp, which came from the sister brand Buick.

For model year 1978 the model range was reduced; the F-85 and the Brougham Coupé with tailgate were omitted. The 4.3-liter engine was replaced by a five-liter V8.

1979 the grille was changed again.

Oldsmobile built a total of around 335,000 copies of the first-generation Omega.

1980-1984

1980-1984
Oldsmobile Omega.jpg
Production period: 1980-1984
Body versions : Limousine , coupe
Engines:
Petrol engines : 2.5-2.8 liters
(67-79 kW)
Length: 4618 mm
Width: 1773 mm
Height: 1318 mm
Wheelbase : 2665 mm
Empty weight : 1087-1160 kg

The second generation Omega was based on General Motors' X platform with front-wheel drive and was closely related to the Chevrolet Citation , Buick Skylark and Pontiac Phoenix . Compared to its direct predecessor, the new model was almost half a meter shorter and around 400 kilograms lighter.

In the spring of 1979 the new, scaled-down Omega appeared, available as a two-door notchback coupé and four-door sedan in the basic and Omega Brougham equipment versions. In the engine compartment sat either a 2.5-liter four-cylinder from Pontiac or the 2.8-liter V6 from Chevrolet , each of which could be combined with a four-speed manual or three-speed automatic.

In 1981, some sport versions available for the base model were added to the range; these ran under the names SX, Sport Omega and ES.

From model year 1982 the 2.8-liter V6 was also available in a high-performance version with 132 hp for the Omega ES. The reduced grille was given a different pattern.

In 1983 the grill was changed again, as was 1984, when the bumpers were given a new design that was better integrated into the body.

By the summer of 1984, a total of 465,000 units of the second generation Omega were produced. He was then replaced by the Oldsmobile Calais .

The Omega, like its sister models Citation, Skylark and Phoenix, was available from German Opel / GM dealers.

swell

  • Gunnell, John: Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 . Krause Publications, Iola 2002. ISBN 0-87349-461-X .
  • Flammang, James M./Kowalke, Ron: Standard Catalog of American Cars 1976-1999 . Krause Publications, Iola 1999. ISBN 0-87341-755-0 .