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Grid Iron GT

1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

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1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera — Grid Iron GT

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The Grid Iron GT transforms the 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera into a formidable Nürburgring VLN contender, blending American muscle with endurance racing precision. A full carbon fiber widebody kit stretches the stance aggressively while maintaining smooth integration, pushing track widths to 1840mm front and 1865mm rear. This sedan’s lowered 95mm ride height and adjustable Öhlins suspension balance comfort and grip for long stints, while the vented hood and NACA ducts optimize airflow to the intercooled turbocharged V6 under the hood.

Aerodynamically, the build features a low-nose splitter feeding controlled airflow through large side rockers and a rear diffuser integrated into the hatch extension. The active multi-element rear wing, mounted on threaded aluminum brackets, allows on-the-fly downforce tuning essential for the Nürburgring's demanding layout. Wrapped in 18-inch BBS Motorsport forged wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, the Grid Iron GT offers both striking presence and serious track capability.

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Technical dossier

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Platform

1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

Powertrain concept

Turbocharged 3.6L V6 engine
Intercooled forced induction with endurance cooling
480 horsepower output calibrated for sustained track use
Race-spec exhaust with twin exits through rear arches

Aero package

Low-nose front splitter
Vented carbon fiber hood with NACA ducts
Functional rear diffuser integrated into hatch
Active multi-element rear wing on threaded aluminum mounts

Chassis & stance

1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

Wheels & tires

BBS Motorsport forged wheels, 18x10" front
BBS Motorsport forged wheels, 18x11" rear
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
Wide track stance: 1840mm front, 1865mm rear

Fabrication notes

Carbon fiber composite fender arches seamlessly bonded to body
Custom aluminum brackets for adjustable active wing mounting
Precision-fabricated side rocker panels for airflow management
Chassis lowered 95mm with reinforced suspension mounts

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