Multiple choice general knowledge

When Oldsmobile introduced the 4-4-2 option on certain models of its 1964 cars, what did the numbers stand for?

  1. Four wheels, Four Seater, dual exhaust

  2. Four Doors, Four Speed, Dual Colour

  3. Four-barrel carburetor, four-speed transmission, dual exhaust.

  4. Four Doors, Four Speed, Dual Exhaust
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Oldsmobile 4-4-2 option package introduced in 1964 referred to specific performance components: four-barrel carburetor for improved air/fuel delivery, four-speed manual transmission for better gear ratios, and dual exhaust for enhanced engine breathing. This combination significantly increased horsepower and performance, making it a popular muscle car configuration. The numbers represented technical specifications, not physical features like doors or seats.

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