Oldsmobile Cutlass (6th generation)
The aerodynamic face of Oldsmobile's best-selling nameplate.
- Power
- 135 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 10.5 s
- Top speed
- 115 mph
- Est. value
- $2k–$7k
About the Oldsmobile Cutlass
The sixth-generation Cutlass Supreme, built on the GM W-body platform, marked a radical departure from its boxy predecessors with a sleek, aerodynamic design. While the Cutlass Ciera continued to serve traditional buyers, the Supreme targeted a younger demographic with features like mini-quad headlamps and a wrap-around rear window. The 3.1-litre LH0 V6 was the mainstay engine for 1990, providing smooth if unhurried performance through a four-speed automatic. Though it lacked the sporting edge of its European rivals, it remains a quintessential example of late-20th-century American mid-size luxury.
Oldsmobile Cutlass specs
The Oldsmobile Cutlass produces 135 bhp (101 kW) and 244 Nm (180 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 10.5 seconds and has a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h).
| Make | Oldsmobile |
|---|---|
| Model | Cutlass |
| Generation | Sixth Generation (6th generation) |
| Trim | 3.1 V6 |
| Years | 1988–1997 |
| Type | Saloon |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | United States |
| Original price | About $14,000 when new |
| Engine | 3.1-litre V6 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,135 cc (3.1 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 135 bhp (101 kW) at 4,400 rpm |
| Torque | 244 Nm (180 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 5,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,445 kg (3,186 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 93 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is an Oldsmobile Cutlass worth?
A typical Oldsmobile Cutlass is estimated to be worth $1,500 – $6,500 (about £1,100 – £4,800).
Its original price when new was about $14,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Oldsmobile Cutlass rarity in CarSpot
The Oldsmobile Cutlass is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 8 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Oldsmobile Cutlass fun facts
- The 1990 model year was the first to offer a four-door sedan version of this generation; previously it was only available as a coupé.
- Despite its futuristic styling, the Cutlass Supreme was frequently outsold by the older, more conservative Cutlass Ciera.
- The 1990 Cutlass Supreme featured a unique 'door-mounted' front seatbelt system, a common GM solution to passive restraint requirements of the era.
