1972 Oldsmobile 98 Hardtop Coupé specifications

1972 Oldsmobile 98 Hardtop Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3226 mm 127 inches
Track/tread (front) 1615 mm 63.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1636 mm 64.4 inches
Length 5786 mm 227.8 inches
Width 2022 mm 79.6 inches
Height 1374 mm 54.1 inches
Ground clearance 135 mm 5.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 2052 kg 4524 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 91 litres 20 [24] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 7.5 litre
7456 cc
(454.993 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 104.9 × 107.9 mm
4.13 × 4.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.97
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
253 PS (250 bhp) (186 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
501 Nm (370 ft·lb) (51.1 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
25 kW/litre
34 ps/litre
33.5 bhp/litre
0.55 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
67.19 Nm/litre
0.81 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 844.4 kPa (122.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 932 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
123.53 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
90.85 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
121.83 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.01 kg/kW
18.39 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 2.800
Turning circle 14.90 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension RAx.RA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.73
general
Carfolio.com ID69707
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 54.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Oldsmobile 98 Hardtop Coupé added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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