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Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 4.9

General information

ModelOldsmobile Eighty-Eight 4.9
Year1978
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating56.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4942 ccm (301.56 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Displacement4942 ccm (301.56 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 8 cylinder
Max power135.00 PS (99 kW or 133 HP) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Max torque325.00 Nm (33.1 kgf-m or 239.7 ft.lbs) at 1600 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemCarburetor
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0783 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space5720 litres (1,511 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1725 kg (3,803.0 pounds)
Overall length5550 mm (218.5 inches)
Overall width1950 mm (76.8 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Wheelbase2960 mm (116.5 inches)
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