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Published on September 21st, 2023 | by BajaBusta

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1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Coupe Test Drive

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The new model proliferation trend seemed to be without end and GM was keeping pace with the rest of the world’s carmakers.

The newest Olds , the Calais Coupe, would be the division’s only fresh entry for the 1985 model year. Built off General Motors N-body, described as a personal luxury coupe that was loosely based on the J-car platform but stretched some 2.5 inches in front, the Calais featured the ubiquitous Pontiac “Iron Duke” 2.5-liter four cylinder as the base power plant.  A port-injected 90 degree V-6 would be the only optional engine. The guys at Oldsmobile said they were aiming the Calais at the younger, import-minded buyer.  For 1986, the N-car cousins would be extended to a 4-door sedan that GM hoped would go head to head with the BMW 5-series and Audi 5000.  Goals.



 

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