1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible Coupé specifications

1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3150 mm 124 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 5461 mm 215 inches
Width 1956 mm 77 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
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 V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5 litre
4977 cc
(303.715 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95.25 × 87.3 mm
3.75 × 3.44 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.09
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 167 PS (165 bhp) (123 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 24.7 kW/litre
33.6 ps/litre
33.2 bhp/litre
0.54 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Quadri-Jet carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 622.13 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 8.00 x 15
Tyres rear 8.00 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID449625
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 45.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible Coupé added 2015-12-31.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight models

2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 4977 cm3/303.7cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4977 cm3/303.7cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4977 cm3/303.7cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4977 cm3/303.7cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 4977 cm3/303.7cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5230 cm3/319.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5230 cm3/319.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5230 cm3/319.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5230 cm3/319.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5422 cm3/330.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4417 cm3/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4417 cm3/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 4417 cm3/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 4417 cm3/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3OD 4417 cm3/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 4417 cm3/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4417 cm3/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4417 cm3/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 4417 cm3/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4417 cm3/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4417 cm3/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 4417 cm3/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 5047 cm3/308.0cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5047 cm3/308.0cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5047 cm3/308.0cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 5047 cm3/308.0cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5047 cm3/308.0cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5047 cm3/308.0cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5363 cm3/327.3cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1814 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5363 cm3/327.3cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1701 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 5361 cm3/327.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5361 cm3/327.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5361 cm3/327.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5361 cm3/327.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 5361 cm3/327.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5361 cm3/327.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5361 cm3/327.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 5361 cm3/327.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5361 cm3/327.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 4239 cm3/258.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4239 cm3/258.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4239 cm3/258.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 4239 cm3/258.7cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4239 cm3/258.7cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4239 cm3/258.7cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4239 cm3/258.7cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 4239 cm3/258.7cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4239 cm3/258.7cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW