Oldsmobile introduced the third generation of the 442 in 1973. This new generation saw the 442 return to being a performance package for the Oldsmobile Cutlass, and was offered as a two door coupe fitted with a range of inline six, V6, and V8 engines. The third generation 442 offered a range of option packages, including the top of the line W30 package. Production of the 3rd gen 442 continued until 1977, when Oldsmobile introduced the Fourth Generation 442.