Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais

1985

Introduced

About

The Oldsmobile Calais is a compact car that was manufactured and marketed by Oldsmobile from 1985 through 1991, superseding the Oldsmobile Omega and named after the city of Calais, France. Renamed the Cutlass Calais for 1988, the Calais shared the GM N platform with the Pontiac Grand Am and the Buick Skylark/Buick Somerset—and was superseded by the Oldsmobile Achieva in 1992.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Engine: 2.3 L Quad 4 I4
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform: N-body
Body: 2-door coupe
Class: Compact
Also sold as: Oldsmobile Calais (from 1985–1987)
Wheelbase: 103 in
Length: 1988: 178 in
Width: 1988: 66 in
Height: 1988: 52 in
Assembly: 🇺🇸 United States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Car Assembly)
Related: Buick Somerset
Predecessor: Oldsmobile Omega
Successor: Oldsmobile Achieva

Photos

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By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

1988 1989 1990 1991

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto 3-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, (FFS), CLKUP	Front-Wheel Drive	24 (21/30)	370	$2,800/yr
Auto 3-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, (FFS), CLKUP	Front-Wheel Drive	22 (19/28)	404	$3,050/yr
Auto 3-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L, (FFS), CLKUP	Front-Wheel Drive	19 (17/24)	468	$3,550/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, (FFS), SIL	Front-Wheel Drive	24 (21/30)	370	$3,400/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, (FFS)	Front-Wheel Drive	20 (17/26)	444	$4,100/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, (FFS), SIL	Front-Wheel Drive	23 (19/31)	386	$2,950/yr

Economy & emissionsCompact Cars

$2,000

more over 5 yrs vs. avg

12.4

Barrels/yr

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 0 · Investigations: 10

Investigations: Rear Toe Link May Separate · Automated Driving System (ADS) conflict avoidance, driving behavior competence and assertiveness · Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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News

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Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

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Maintenance & ownership

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