Oldsmobile Omega - Revision history

Yankee at 23:44, 25 January 2010

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Yankee: /* 2nd Generation (1975-1979) */

2009-03-27T18:00:31Z

2nd Generation (1975-1979)

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	==2nd Generation (1975-1979)==		==2nd Generation (1975-1979)==

	The Omega was redesigned this year along with the Nova and its other corporate mates. The 1975 Omega retained its waterfall grille design, but other than that it still remained largely a fancier Nova with a different nose and tail. The 4.3L (260 cid) V8 was a new engine addition. '''Brougham'''' models continued, but base models resurrected a name from Oldsmobile's archives, '''F85'''. A '''Salon''' model was added as a mid-grade trim model, and a sport-oriented '''S''' package was added as well. Base engines were still the 250 I6, with the 350 optional, and transmission choices remained the same. In 1976, grilles were changed and lost its waterfall design. A new engine option debuted, a Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) V8, as well as a sporty '''SX''' package, which replaced the short-lived S model (basically Olds's version of the Chevy Rally Nova). The grille was revised again in 1977, being vertically separated in several sections, and the taillights were enlarged. The 260 V8 was dropped, and a Buick-built 3.8L (231 cid) V6 replaced the Chevy-built 250 I6 as the base engine. 1978 models got another revised grille with less vertical separations. F85, Salon, Brougham and SX models continued otherwise unchanged, and the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan were still available. There were no changes in 1979 other than the 350 V8 being discontinued as the Omega entered an abbreviated model year - the Omega would be an all new front wheel drive model for 1980.		The Omega was redesigned this year along with the Nova and its other corporate mates. The 1975 Omega retained its waterfall grille design, but other than that it still remained largely a fancier Nova with a different nose and tail. The 4.3L (260 cid) V8 was a new engine addition. '''Brougham''' models continued, but base models resurrected a name from Oldsmobile's archives, '''F85'''. A '''Salon''' model was added as a mid-grade trim model, and a sport-oriented '''S''' package was added as well. Base engines were still the 250 I6, with the 350 optional, and transmission choices remained the same. In 1976, grilles were changed and lost its waterfall design. A new engine option debuted, a Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) V8, as well as a sporty '''SX''' package, which replaced the short-lived S model (basically Olds's version of the Chevy Rally Nova). The grille was revised again in 1977, being vertically separated in several sections, and the taillights were enlarged. The 260 V8 was dropped, and a Buick-built 3.8L (231 cid) V6 replaced the Chevy-built 250 I6 as the base engine. 1978 models got another revised grille with less vertical separations. F85, Salon, Brougham and SX models continued otherwise unchanged, and the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan were still available. There were no changes in 1979 other than the 350 V8 being discontinued as the Omega entered an abbreviated model year - the Omega would be an all new front wheel drive model for 1980.

	===Competitors===		===Competitors===

Yankee: /* 2nd Generation (1975-1979) */

2009-03-27T18:00:17Z

2nd Generation (1975-1979)

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	==2nd Generation (1975-1979)==		==2nd Generation (1975-1979)==

	The Omega was redesigned this year along with the Nova and its other corporate mates. The 1975 Omega retained its waterfall grille design, but other than that it still remained largely a fancier Nova with a different nose and tail. The 4.3L (260 cid) V8 was a new engine addition. Brougham models continued, but base models resurrected a name from Oldsmobile's archives, F85. A Salon model was added as a mid-grade trim model, and a sport-oriented '''S''' package was added as well. Base engines were still the 250 I6, with the 350 optional, and transmission choices remained the same. In 1976, grilles were changed and lost its waterfall design. A new engine option debuted, a Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) V8, as well as a sporty '''SX''' package, which replaced the short-lived S model (basically Olds's version of the Chevy Rally Nova). The grille was revised again in 1977, being vertically separated in several sections, and the taillights were enlarged. The 260 V8 was dropped, and a Buick-built 3.8L (231 cid) V6 replaced the Chevy-built 250 I6 as the base engine. 1978 models got another revised grille with less vertical separations. F85, Salon, Brougham and SX models continued otherwise unchanged, and the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan were still available. There were no changes in 1979 other than the 350 V8 being discontinued as the Omega entered an abbreviated model year - the Omega would be an all new front wheel drive model for 1980.		The Omega was redesigned this year along with the Nova and its other corporate mates. The 1975 Omega retained its waterfall grille design, but other than that it still remained largely a fancier Nova with a different nose and tail. The 4.3L (260 cid) V8 was a new engine addition. '''Brougham'''' models continued, but base models resurrected a name from Oldsmobile's archives, '''F85'''. A '''Salon''' model was added as a mid-grade trim model, and a sport-oriented '''S''' package was added as well. Base engines were still the 250 I6, with the 350 optional, and transmission choices remained the same. In 1976, grilles were changed and lost its waterfall design. A new engine option debuted, a Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) V8, as well as a sporty '''SX''' package, which replaced the short-lived S model (basically Olds's version of the Chevy Rally Nova). The grille was revised again in 1977, being vertically separated in several sections, and the taillights were enlarged. The 260 V8 was dropped, and a Buick-built 3.8L (231 cid) V6 replaced the Chevy-built 250 I6 as the base engine. 1978 models got another revised grille with less vertical separations. F85, Salon, Brougham and SX models continued otherwise unchanged, and the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan were still available. There were no changes in 1979 other than the 350 V8 being discontinued as the Omega entered an abbreviated model year - the Omega would be an all new front wheel drive model for 1980.

	===Competitors===		===Competitors===

Yankee: /* Competitors */

2009-03-27T17:58:38Z

Competitors

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	*[[Dodge Dart]]/[[Dodge Aspen\|Aspen]]		*[[Dodge Dart]]/[[Dodge Aspen\|Aspen]]
	*[[Ford Granada]]		*[[Ford Granada]]
			*[[Ford Fairmont]]
	*[[Ford Maverick]]		*[[Ford Maverick]]
	*[[Mercury Comet]]		*[[Mercury Comet]]
	*[[Mercury Monarch]]		*[[Mercury Monarch]]
			*[[Mercury Zephyr]]
	*[[Plymouth Valiant]]/[[Plymouth Volare\|Volare]]		*[[Plymouth Valiant]]/[[Plymouth Volare\|Volare]]

Yankee: /* 3rd Generation (1980-1984) */

2009-03-27T17:58:01Z

3rd Generation (1980-1984)

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	1981 models changed very little, other than horizontal bars were added to the grille. 1982 Omegas got a restyled front clip with a flatter appearance that eliminated the waterfall grille. A sport-oriented ES2500 (with the I4 engine) and ES2800 (with the V6 engine) became available either on the coupe or sedan. They got their own unique blacked-out front grille and sported urethane front fenders (a design later used on the [[Pontiac Fiero]]). A 5-speed manual became available on the I4 engine, which got fuel injection this year. 1983 models soldiered on without much change, and there weren't any changes to speak of for 1984 either, which was the Omega's last. The X-body garnered a trouble-prone reputation for various reasons and Omega's sales began falling off noticeably after 1981, which is largely why Oldsmobile gave up on it ([[Buick]] and [[Pontiac]] axed their X-car offerings after 1984 also, but the [[Chevrolet Citation\|Citation]], rechristened "Citation II" in 1983, would hang on for one more year). There would be no direct successor to the Omega, but Oldsmobile debuted an all-new N-body [[Oldsmobile Calais\|Calais]] in 1985, which many consider to be the Omega's replacement - at least in spirit.		1981 models changed very little, other than horizontal bars were added to the grille. 1982 Omegas got a restyled front clip with a flatter appearance that eliminated the waterfall grille. A sport-oriented ES2500 (with the I4 engine) and ES2800 (with the V6 engine) became available either on the coupe or sedan. They got their own unique blacked-out front grille and sported urethane front fenders (a design later used on the [[Pontiac Fiero]]). A 5-speed manual became available on the I4 engine, which got fuel injection this year. 1983 models soldiered on without much change, and there weren't any changes to speak of for 1984 either, which was the Omega's last. The X-body garnered a trouble-prone reputation for various reasons and Omega's sales began falling off noticeably after 1981, which is largely why Oldsmobile gave up on it ([[Buick]] and [[Pontiac]] axed their X-car offerings after 1984 also, but the [[Chevrolet Citation\|Citation]], rechristened "Citation II" in 1983, would hang on for one more year). There would be no direct successor to the Omega, but Oldsmobile debuted an all-new N-body [[Oldsmobile Calais\|Calais]] in 1985, which many consider to be the Omega's replacement - at least in spirit.

			===Competitors===

			*[[AMC Concord]]
			*[[Chrysler LeBaron]]
			*[[Dodge Aries]]
			*[[Ford Fairmont]]
			*[[Ford Granada]]
			*[[Mercury Cougar]]
			*[[Mercury Zephyr]]
			*[[Plymouth Reliant]]

	{{Oldsmobile}}		{{Oldsmobile}}

Yankee: /* 2nd Generation (1975-1979) */

2009-03-27T17:54:49Z

2nd Generation (1975-1979)

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	==2nd Generation (1975-1979)==		==2nd Generation (1975-1979)==

	The Omega was redesigned this year along with the Nova and its other corporate mates. The 1975 Omega retained its waterfall grille design, but other than that it still remained largely a fancier Nova with a different nose and tail. The 4.3L (260 cid) V8 was a new engine addition. Brougham models continued, but base models resurrected a name from Oldsmobile's archives, F85. A Salon model was added as a mid-grade trim model, and a sport-oriented S package was added as well. Base engines were still the 250 I6, with the 350 optional, and transmission choices remained the same. In 1976, grilles were changed and lost its waterfall design. A new engine option debuted, a Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) V8, as well as a sporty SX package, which replaced the short-lived S model (basically Olds's version of the Chevy Rally Nova). The grille was revised again in 1977, being vertically separated in several sections, and the taillights were enlarged. The 260 V8 was dropped, and a Buick-built 3.8L (231 cid) V6 replaced the Chevy-built 250 I6 as the base engine. 1978 models got another revised grille with less vertical separations. F85, Salon, Brougham and SX models continued otherwise unchanged, and the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan were still available. There were no changes in 1979 other than the 350 V8 being discontinued as the Omega entered an abbreviated model year - the Omega would be an all new front wheel drive model for 1980.		The Omega was redesigned this year along with the Nova and its other corporate mates. The 1975 Omega retained its waterfall grille design, but other than that it still remained largely a fancier Nova with a different nose and tail. The 4.3L (260 cid) V8 was a new engine addition. Brougham models continued, but base models resurrected a name from Oldsmobile's archives, F85. A Salon model was added as a mid-grade trim model, and a sport-oriented '''S''' package was added as well. Base engines were still the 250 I6, with the 350 optional, and transmission choices remained the same. In 1976, grilles were changed and lost its waterfall design. A new engine option debuted, a Chevy-built 5.0L (305 cid) V8, as well as a sporty '''SX''' package, which replaced the short-lived S model (basically Olds's version of the Chevy Rally Nova). The grille was revised again in 1977, being vertically separated in several sections, and the taillights were enlarged. The 260 V8 was dropped, and a Buick-built 3.8L (231 cid) V6 replaced the Chevy-built 250 I6 as the base engine. 1978 models got another revised grille with less vertical separations. F85, Salon, Brougham and SX models continued otherwise unchanged, and the 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan were still available. There were no changes in 1979 other than the 350 V8 being discontinued as the Omega entered an abbreviated model year - the Omega would be an all new front wheel drive model for 1980.

			===Competitors===

			*[[AMC Hornet]]/[[AMC Concord\|Concord]]
			*[[Chrysler LeBaron]]
			*[[Dodge Dart]]/[[Dodge Aspen\|Aspen]]
			*[[Ford Granada]]
			*[[Ford Maverick]]
			*[[Mercury Comet]]
			*[[Mercury Monarch]]
			*[[Plymouth Valiant]]/[[Plymouth Volare\|Volare]]

	{{-}}		{{-}}

Yankee: /* 1st Generation (1973-1974) */

2009-03-27T17:47:20Z

1st Generation (1973-1974)

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	==1st Generation (1973-1974)==		==1st Generation (1973-1974)==

	The Omega was one of 2 other X-body Nova clones introduced in 1973 (the [[Buick Apollo]] being the other one). Naturally it shared the Nova's body and many of its mechanicals, but it had its own unique nose and tail, and, being an Oldsmobile, it had a little fancier trim than the Nova. It even borrowed the Nova's dashboard, but Olds added woodgrain trim to it for a more upscale look. The front grille sported Oldsmobile's trademark "waterfall" grille design, and the parking lights were directly below the headlights in the bumper. Engine choices were the standard [[Chevrolet\|Chevy]]-built 4.1L (250 cid) I6 with a 3-speed manual transmission standard, with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional. The lone V8 option was Oldsmobile's 5.7L (350 cid) "Rocket" V8, which had a 4-speed manual as standard with the 3-speed automatic optional. V8 models with the eight VIN digit being the letter "K" recieved a 4-barrel rochester carburetor. All other V8 engines recieved the standard 2-barrel version. Models were base and upper-level Brougham. Not many changes at all in 1974 other than the 2-Speed Powerglide transmission being dumped, the parking lights being relocated inboard below the grille instead of the headlights and a new rear bumper design which met the federal government's new 5-mph impact standards.		The Omega was one of 2 other X-body Nova clones introduced in 1973 (the [[Buick Apollo]] being the other one). Naturally it shared the Nova's body and many of its mechanicals, but it had its own unique nose and tail, and, being an Oldsmobile, it had a little fancier trim than the Nova. It even borrowed the Nova's dashboard, but Olds added woodgrain trim to it for a more upscale look. The front grille sported Oldsmobile's trademark "waterfall" grille design, and the parking lights were directly below the headlights in the bumper. Bodystyles mirrored that of the Nova, starting with a 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback or a 4-door sedan. Engine choices were the standard [[Chevrolet\|Chevy]]-built 4.1L (250 cid) I6 with a 3-speed manual transmission standard, with a 4-speed manual or a 2- or 3-speed automatic optional. The lone V8 option was Oldsmobile's 5.7L (350 cid) "Rocket" V8, which had a 4-speed manual as standard with the 3-speed automatic optional. V8 models with the eight VIN digit being the letter "K" recieved a 4-barrel rochester carburetor. All other V8 engines recieved the standard 2-barrel version. Models were base and upper-level Brougham. Not many changes at all in 1974 other than the 2-Speed Powerglide transmission being dumped, the parking lights being relocated inboard below the grille instead of the headlights and a new rear bumper design which met the federal government's new 5-mph impact standards. There would be an all-new Omega in 1975.

			===Competitors===

			*[[AMC Hornet]]
			*[[Dodge Dart]]
			*[[Ford Maverick]]
			*[[Mercury Comet]]
			*[[Plymouth Valiant]]

	{{-}}		{{-}}

68.220.99.198: /* 1st Generation (1973-1974) */

2008-04-17T23:43:55Z

1st Generation (1973-1974)

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	==1st Generation (1973-1974)==		==1st Generation (1973-1974)==

	The Omega was one of 2 other X-body Nova clones introduced in 1973 (the [[Buick Apollo]] being the other one). Naturally it shared the Nova's body and many of its mechanicals, but it had its own unique nose and tail, and, being an Oldsmobile, it had a little fancier trim than the Nova. It even borrowed the Nova's dashboard, but Olds added woodgrain trim to it for a more upscale look. The front grille sported Oldsmobile's trademark "waterfall" grille design, and the parking lights were directly below the headlights in the bumper. Engine choices were the standard [[Chevrolet\|Chevy]]-built 4.1L (250 cid) I6 with a 3-speed manual transmission standard, with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional. The lone V8 option was Oldsmobile's 5.7L (350 cid) "Rocket" V8, which had a 4-speed manual as standard with the 3-speed automatic optional. Models were base and upper-level Brougham. Not many changes at all in 1974, other than the 2-Speed Powerglide transmission being dumped ~~and~~ the parking lights being relocated inboard below the grille instead of the headlights.		The Omega was one of 2 other X-body Nova clones introduced in 1973 (the [[Buick Apollo]] being the other one). Naturally it shared the Nova's body and many of its mechanicals, but it had its own unique nose and tail, and, being an Oldsmobile, it had a little fancier trim than the Nova. It even borrowed the Nova's dashboard, but Olds added woodgrain trim to it for a more upscale look. The front grille sported Oldsmobile's trademark "waterfall" grille design, and the parking lights were directly below the headlights in the bumper. Engine choices were the standard [[Chevrolet\|Chevy]]-built 4.1L (250 cid) I6 with a 3-speed manual transmission standard, with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic optional. The lone V8 option was Oldsmobile's 5.7L (350 cid) "Rocket" V8, which had a 4-speed manual as standard with the 3-speed automatic optional. V8 models with the eight VIN digit being the letter "K" recieved a 4-barrel rochester carburetor. All other V8 engines recieved the standard 2-barrel version. Models were base and upper-level Brougham. Not many changes at all in 1974 other than the 2-Speed Powerglide transmission being dumped, the parking lights being relocated inboard below the grille instead of the headlights and a new rear bumper design which met the federal government's new 5-mph impact standards.

	{{-}}		{{-}}

Red marquis at 07:08, 3 July 2007

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	! colspan=2 \| '''Oldsmobile Omega'''		! colspan=2 \| '''Oldsmobile Omega'''

Red marquis: /* 1st Generation (1973-1974) */

2007-07-03T07:06:55Z

1st Generation (1973-1974)

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	! colspan=2 \| '''Oldsmobile Omega'''		! colspan=2 \| '''Oldsmobile Omega'''