Car quick pick



My car fleet

No cars selected

e-knihy ke stažení
e-books for download
literatura, klasika
kniha ePub, PDF

Oldsmobile logo

Oldsmobile Super 88 Coupé

(1959 model)

Brief specs of 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 Coupé

2-door 5-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 6462 cm3 / 394.3 cu in / 394.3 cu in, 234.9 kW / 315.0 hp / 315.0 hp @ 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm, 579.0 N·m / 427.0 lb·ft / 427.0 lb·ft @ 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm, manual 3-speed transmission, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)OldsmobileIssued from1959
ModelSuper 88 CoupéIssued until
Serie88Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerOldsmobileCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5547 mm / 218.4 in / 218.4 inTotal (curb) weight2030 kg / 4475 lb / 4475 lb
Width2051 mm / 80.7 in / 80.7 inDry weight
Height1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase3124 mm / 123.0 in / 123.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance178 mm / 7.0 in / 7.0 inFuel capacity80 l / 17.5 UK gal / 21.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.78  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.48 m2 / 26.7 sq ft / 26.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerGMValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore104.8 mm / 4.13 in / 4.13 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke93.7 mm / 3.69 in / 3.69 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.12
Fuel supplyEngine displacement6462 cm3 / 394.3 cu in / 394.3 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity807.75 cm3/cylinder / 49.292 cu in/cylinder / 49.292 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio9.7 : 1
SumpMax. output power234.9 kW / 315.0 hp / 315.0 hp at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque579.0 N·m / 427.0 lb·ft / 427.0 lb·ft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)94.0 kW / 126.0 hp / 126.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output36.4 kW/l / 0.799 bhp/cu in / 0.799 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque89.6 N·m/l / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.42

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio155.2 kW/ton / 117.6 bhp/ton / 117.6 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock5Turning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Coil springsSuspension rearLive axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Oldsmobile Super 88 Coupé

Infobox

10 Great Tips How To Save On Car Insurance

Here’s something to stop and consider: When’s the last time you devoted mental energy to the particulars of your auto insurance policy? Did you basically set it and forget it?

It’s incredibly easy to let that happen — and if it has happened in your case, it might be high time to refresh your memory on just where your policy stands. You may be able to take a bite out of your insurance bill with a minimal amount of effort.

These quick tips can help you see whether you can save a little – or a lot.

    (...)

    Read more...

 
TOPlist