Oldsmobile manufactured the Cutlass Supreme between 1966 and 1997 while its original rear-wheel-drive A-body Cutlass premium trim level evolved into an independent model that evolved according to market changes and technological advancements. When the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme debuted its 330 Rocket V8 engine the Oldsmobile also provided multiple powertrain choices that included the larger 400 V8 with certain setups achieving 350 gross horsepower in their high-performance iterations. The 350 Rocket V8 took control as the principal engine across most Cutlass Supreme models during the early 1970s under the new net horsepower metric which delivered approximately 180 horsepower. The transmission options for these vehicles included manually-operated 3- and 4-speed components but switched to the automatic 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic as the standard after 1974. The L75 455 V8 together with M20 four-speed manual gearbox added a performance enhancement option to certain models in 1972. Circular headlights arrived in 1975 while the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham coupe established the luxurious base with interior enhancements in 1976. Genuine Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme parts sustain reliable performance because they fulfill the same strict quality standards that the original design did when they were made. The unique combination of these characteristics made the Cutlass Supreme a legendary Oldsmobile model that stood the test of time.