1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupé specifications

1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3175 mm 125 inches
Track/tread (front) 1499 mm 59 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1473 mm 58 inches
Length 5394 mm 212.4 inches
Width 1988 mm 78.3 inches
Height 1506 mm 59.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75.8 litres 16.7 [20] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Oldsmobile
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.3 litre
5311 cc
(324.097 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 98.4 × 87.3 mm
3.87 × 3.44 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.13
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 205 PS (202 bhp) (151 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque 450 Nm (332 ft·lb) (45.9 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output 28.4 kW/litre
38.6 ps/litre
38 bhp/litre
0.62 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 84.73 Nm/litre
1.02 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Quadri-Jet carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1064.7 kPa (154.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 663.88 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 7.60 x 15
Tyres rear 7.60 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 3.42
general
Carfolio.com ID451275
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 48.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupé added 2016-01-01.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5311 cm3/324.1cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5311 cm3/324.1cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 5311 cm3/324.1cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5311 cm3/324.1cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5311 cm3/324.1cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW
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