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Oldsmobile Toronado

General information

ModelOldsmobile Toronado
Year1972
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size7446 ccm (454.35 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement7446 ccm (454.35 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 8 cylinder
Max power269.7 PS (198 kW or 266 HP) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Max torque518.00 Nm (52.8 kgf-m or 382.1 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min.
Compression8.5:1
Bore x stroke104.9 x 108.0 mm (4.1 x 4.3 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed169.0 km/h (105.0 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.1277 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space6290 litres (1,662 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle14 m (531.5 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight2115 kg (4,662.8 pounds)
Overall length5620 mm (221.3 inches)
Overall width2030 mm (79.9 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase3110 mm (122.4 inches)
Fuel capacity91.0 litres (24.04 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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