(1959 model)
| Marque (make) | Oldsmobile | Issued from | 1959 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Super 88 Coupé | Issued until | |
| Serie | 88 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Oldsmobile | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5547 mm / 218.4 in / 218.4 in | Ground clearance | 178 mm / 7.0 in / 7.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2051 mm / 80.7 in / 80.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.78 |
| Height | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 2030 kg / 4475 lb / 4475 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3124 mm / 123.0 in / 123.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.5 UK gal / 21.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 104.8 mm / 4.13 in / 4.13 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 93.7 mm / 3.69 in / 3.69 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 6462 cm3 / 394.3 cu in / 394.3 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 807.75 cm3/cylinder / 49.292 cu in/cylinder / 49.292 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.7 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 234.9 kW / 319.4 hp / 319.4 hp at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 579.0 Nm / 427.0 lbft / 427.0 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 231.7 kW / 315.0 bhp / 315.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 48.7 kW/l / 1.085 bhp/cu in / 1.085 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 89.60 Nm/l / 0.784 lbft/cu in / 0.784 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.42 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 155.17 kW/ton / 210.97 bhp/ton / 210.97 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 5 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Dr | Brakes rear | drum,S |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Oldsmobile Super 88 Coupé
