What is the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
The Cutlass Supreme was a mid-size Oldsmobile offered in several body styles, including coupes, sedans and convertibles. It carried the Cutlass name, which Oldsmobile used for several distinct models in its range.
Cutlass Supreme generations
The fourth generation ran from 1984 to 1988 on the rear-wheel-drive G-body platform. In 1988, Oldsmobile introduced the fifth generation on the front-wheel-drive W-body platform. Both generations were sold that year, with the older car renamed the Cutlass Supreme Classic. The newer generation expanded from a coupe to include sedan and convertible body styles.
Engines and power
In United States EPA listings, engine sizes range from 2.3 to 5.7 litres, with petrol and diesel versions. Canadian NRCan listings cover petrol engines from 3.1 to 3.4 litres.
How economical is the Cutlass Supreme?
For United States versions from 1984–1997, the lowest listed combined consumption is 10.2 L/100 km, and the best combined EPA rating is 23 MPG. Canadian figures for 1995–1997 show a lowest listed consumption of 11.4 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian figures use different procedures, so they are best understood within their own markets.
Where was it sold?
The Cutlass Supreme appears in United States EPA figures for 1984–1997 and Canadian NRCan figures for 1995–1997. Its generations mark a shift from a rear-wheel-drive G-body car to a front-wheel-drive W-body model.
Questions and answers
What years did the Cutlass Supreme generations run?
The fourth generation ran from 1984 to 1988, followed by the fifth generation from 1988 to 1997.
What engines were available?
United States EPA listings cover engines from 2.3 to 5.7 litres. Canadian listings cover petrol engines from 3.1 to 3.4 litres.
What is its best EPA fuel economy?
The best combined EPA rating is 23 MPG.
Was the Cutlass Supreme sold in Canada?
Yes. Canadian NRCan figures cover petrol versions from 1995–1997, tested under the 5-cycle procedure.
