Oldsmobile Achieva SCX
Despite the minimal sales of the original W41 Cutlass in 1991, Oldsmobile knew that the 2.3-liter four-cylinder had the potential to be more than just a footnote in Oldsmobile history. When the Cutlass Calais was discontinued in 1992 and replaced by the all-new Achieva, engineers decided to introduce another W41 model to further develop the concept of a compact front-wheel drive sports car. So for the 1992 and 1993 model years, Oldsmobile offered the SCX W41 model, the last W-named performance version ever built by the company (via KBB).
The SCX W41 was heavily based on the previous model and featured the same 190 hp, 2.3-liter engine, which revved to 7,200 rpm. The design and interior equipment were improved and there were some changes to the suspension and brakes. The five-speed manual gearbox developed especially for this model was the most significant improvement. The SCX W41 was the quickest car in its segment but regardless of its qualities, it still flew under the radar of most enthusiasts and sold just 1,600 examples.