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Oldsmobile Toronado 5.7

General information

ModelOldsmobile Toronado 5.7
Year1979
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating56.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5736 ccm (350.01 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5736 ccm (350.01 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power165.00 PS (121 kW or 163 HP) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Max torque373.00 Nm (38.0 kgf-m or 275.1 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression8.0:1
Bore x stroke103.1 x 85.9 mm (4.1 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0946 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5880 litres (1,554 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle14 m (531.5 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1745 kg (3,847.1 pounds)
Overall length5230 mm (205.9 inches)
Overall width2040 mm (80.3 inches)
Overall height1390 mm (54.7 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2910 mm (114.6 inches)
Fuel capacity76.0 litres (20.08 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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