1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30: Only 5 More Horsepower?

In 1970, Oldsmobile rated the standard 4-4-2 at 365 gross horsepower and the W-30 at 370. So why did the W-30 become such a sought-after muscle car? We look beyond that five-horsepower difference at the 455 V8, force-air hood, and the equipment that made the W-30 more than a badge. We also explain why a restored car’s appearance alone cannot prove it left the factory as a W-30. Would you choose the W-30 or the standard 4-4-2? Tell us in the comments. #Oldsmobile442 #W30 #MuscleCars Subscribe for more automotive stories and a drive down memory lane. #GoodOlMotors #ClassicCars #AutomotiveHistory #oldsmobile