Oldsmobile Achieva
| Oldsmobile Achieva | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 3-speed 3T40 automatic 4-speed 4T60-E automatic 5-speed Getrag 282 manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 103.4 in (2,626 mm) |
| Length | 1992–95: 187.9 in (4,773 mm) 1996–98: 187.8 in (4,770 mm) |
| Width | 1992–93: 67.5 in (1,714 mm) 1994–98: 68.6 in (1,742 mm) 1996–98 Sedan: 68.1 in (1,730 mm) |
| Height | 1992–93: 53.2 in (1,351 mm) 1994–98: 53.5 in (1,359 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais |
| Successor | Oldsmobile Alero |
The Oldsmobile Achieva is a
Overview
The Achieva is a compact car produced by the
Initial production
The Achieva was first seen as a concept car at the 1991
SCX
The W41 coupe was introduced by Oldsmobile in 1991 on the Cutlass Calais and offered through 1993 on the Achieva. The Achieva SCX replaced the previous Cutlass Calais 442 W41 as the best handling, highest power output compact car in the Oldsmobile's lineup as well as being the last performance "W-Machine" Oldsmobile would offer. The SCX is a higher-performance version of the SC (sports coupe) and as such utilized the SC's deeper front bumper cover with standard fog lamps, lower body side cladding, rear bumper cover with dual exhaust tip cut-outs, as well as a unique W41-specific silver colored stripe around the lower body moldings, "W41" decals on the front fenders, and "Achieva SCX" decals at the leading edges of the doors. Other appearance changes for the SCX W41 package included the addition of a 140 mph speedometer in place of the standard 120 mph unit as well as a tachometer indicating the higher 7200 rpm red line.
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Performance modifications primarily differentiated the SCX from the SC models and were designed to make the SCX competitive for use in
The SCX's powertrain included the highest output naturally aspirated
The production numbers for the Achieva SCX in 1992 totaled 1146 cars made with (6) C41 RPO code A/C-delete racing models as follows: (1) bright red, (2) medium garnet red, (1) aqua, (1) blue, and (1) white cars. The normal C60 RPO code models included (472) bright red, (42) medium garnet red, (218) black, (196) aqua, (50) neon blue, (151) white, and (11) gray cars.
The 1993 SCX production totaled 500 cars produced including (5) C41 RPO code A/C-delete racing models as follows: (1) bright red, (1) aqua, and (3) white cars. The normal C60 RPO code models included (128) black, (191) bright red, (20) medium garnet red, (73) aqua, (8) neon blue, (70) white, and (5) majestic pearl cars.
Production changes
1993: For its second model year, engines offered a 5 horsepower (3.7 kW) reduction in power to comply with emission requirements, lowering the output of each engine. The SCX offered 185 horsepower (138 kW) for its final year, primarily due to exhaust port changes to the cylinder head. Other changes included a revised front engine mount and changes to the Quad 4 block casting to improve NVH characteristics.
1994: A driver-side airbag was added as a standard feature,[3] and the Buick-developed 3.3 L "3300" V6 was replaced by a Chevrolet-designed 3.1 L "3100" V6.
1995: 1995 trim levels were reduced to one: SC coupe and SL sedan, divided into two groups, Series I and Series II according to equipment. The Quad 4 with 150 horsepower (110 kW) and 3.1 liter V6 with 155 horsepower (116 kW) were the only available engines for 1995; the other two engines from the previous year were dropped.
1996: 1996 models included standard air conditioning and daytime running lamps. The dash was redesigned and shared with the Buick Skylark, featuring revised gauges and a passenger-side airbag. A Series III equipment level was added while the Series I was now only available on the coupe. The new base engine was a 2.4 liter four-cylinder "Twin Cam" that replaced the 2.3 L Quad 4. There were little changes other than reduced trim levels and options for the final two model years.
1997: Trim levels were simplified to Series I and II. The standard included automatic transmission, larger touring tires, power exterior mirrors, driver's side adjustable lumbar support, and standard traction control. 1997 models complied with side-impact standards, and the Series II Coupe received alloy cross-lace alloy wheels.
1998: The final model year for the Achieva was 1998, with the majority of sales going to
Achieva production ended on December 4, 1997.[citation needed]
Trim levels and engines
Trim levels
4-Door Sedan (1992–1998):
- S - 1992–1995
- SL - 1992–1998
2-Door Coupe (1992–1997):
- S - 1992–1995
- SC - 1992–1997
- SCX - 1992–1993
Engines
- 1992–1994 I4, 115 hp (86 kW) and 140 lb⋅ft (190 N⋅m)
- 1992–1995 I4, 155-180 hp and 150 lb⋅ft (200 N⋅m)
- 1992–1994 I4, 175-180 hp and 160 lb⋅ft (220 N⋅m)
- 1992–1993 W41)
- 1992–1993 V6, 160 hp (120 kW) and 185 lb⋅ft (251 N⋅m)
- 1994–1998 V6160 hp (120 kW) and 185 lb⋅ft (251 N⋅m)
- 1996–1998 I4, 150 hp (110 kW) and 150 lb⋅ft (200 N⋅m)
Motorsport
The Achieva won the touring car championship of the
References
- ^ Gary Smith (22 March 2009). "Development of the 1992 Odlsmobile Achieva SCX". Dean's Garage.
- ^ "1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Detailed Pricing and Specifications". Autos.msn.com. 2010-02-22. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ^ Bartlett, Jeff (September 2, 1995). "Long-Term Wrap Up: 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva". Motor Trend. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
