1937 Oldsmobile Eight Sedan specifications

1937 Oldsmobile Eight Sedan data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3150 mm 124 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Oldsmobile
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 8
Capacity 4.2 litre
4213 cc
(257.093 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.55 × 98.4 mm
3.25 × 3.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.84
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 112 PS (110 bhp) (82 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 19.5 kW/litre
26.5 ps/litre
26.1 bhp/litre
0.43 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 526.63 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
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
Weight-to-power ratio
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
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 16 x 7.00
Tyres rear 16 x 7.00
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1045 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID129019
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 33.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1937 Oldsmobile Eight Sedan added 2005-05-30.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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