What changes were made to the Oldsmobile Starfire for each model year?
• 1975 Starfire is introduced. The front end is almost identical to the Monza 2+2 (soft fascia, quad headlamps) except there are only two side-by-side rectangular grille openings. The standard engine is the 231 V6 with four-speed manual transmission (five-speed manual and three-speed automatic transmissions are optional). The SX model offered some trim upgrades including wheel opening moldings, steel-belted radials, and a sport steering wheel. The GT package is also available starting mid-1975 (see “special models”). • 1976 No major changes. • 1977 The grille is now two sets of many vertical slots between the same quad-headlamp setup. The 2.3l L4 is the new base engine with the 3.8l V6 still available. • 1978 The 2.3l L4 is replaced by the 2.5l L4 Iron Duke. The 3.8l V6 is still available. The 305 V8 is added. The GT package is still available on base and SX models. The Firenza package is added. • 1979 The Starfire looks much like the Monza sport hatch–it has the same large chrome bum
