Often regarded as the "gentleman's muscle car," the Oldsmobile 4-2-2 was never quite as popular as its competitors. Perhaps that's due to its peculiar name. What exactly is the meaning behind the numbers 4-2-2?

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At its peak in 1970, the Oldsmobile 4-2-2 made as much as 370 hp from a 455 cu in V8 and could run a 1/4 mile in under 14 seconds. Sadly, it's not as well remembered today as some of the more iconic muscle cars - but it's still an absolute classic.

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4-speed manual transmission, 4-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust pipes

Often regarded as the "gentleman's muscle car," the Oldsmobile 4-2-2 was never quite as popular as its competitors. Perhaps that's due to its peculiar name. What exactly is the meaning behind the numbers 4-2-2?

Answer 4-speed manual transmission, 4-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust pipes

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