The "F-85" moniker stayed at the bottom of what was fast becoming the "Cutlass" line as Olds' popular mid-size series sported from a bold new look for '68. The 4-4-2, now motivated by a muscular 400 cid V8 rated from standard 325 to 360 hp with an optional "W30" (drag racing) package, was promoted to its own model series with sport coupe, "Holiday" hardtop coupe and convertible variations. A still higher-performance 455-cid "aftermarket" Hurst/Olds (H/O) package jointly developed by Hurst Performance Products debuted for '69. For '72, the 4-4-2 again became a Cutlass option package, a Hurst/Olds paced the Indy 500, and Oldsmobile hit 759K to become America's third best-selling brand, after Chevrolet and Ford. ...next page >>