1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible Coupé: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible Coupé specifications

1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible Coupé data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3048 mm	120 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	5182 mm	204 inches
Width	1956 mm	77 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.7
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
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
general
Carfolio.com ID	449713
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	45.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible Coupé added 2015-12-31. Last modified 2020-03-16.

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Oldsmobile Super models

1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible Coupé Hydra-Matic

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 2A 4977 cm³/303.7cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW

1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupé

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4977 cm³/303.7cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW

1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupé Hydra-Matic

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4977 cm³/303.7cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW

1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Sedan

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3M 4977 cm³/303.7cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW

1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Sedan

4 door sedan/saloon FR 3M 4977 cm³/303.7cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW

1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Sedan Hydra-Matic

2 door sedan/saloon FR 2A 4977 cm³/303.7cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW

1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Sedan Hydra-Matic

4 door sedan/saloon FR 2A 4977 cm³/303.7cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW

1953 Buick Super Riviera Convertible Coupé Series 50 56C 53-4567X

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 3M 5230 cm³/319.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW

1953 Buick Super Riviera Convertible Coupé Dynaflow Series 50 56C 53-4567X

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 2A 5230 cm³/319.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW

1953 Buick Super Riviera Hardtop Series 50 56R 53-4537

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5230 cm³/319.2cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW

1953 Buick Super Riviera Hardtop Dynaflow Series 50 56R 53-4537

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5230 cm³/319.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW

1951 Cadillac Coupé Series 61 6137

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5422 cm³/330.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW

1951 Cadillac Coupé Hydramatic Series 61 6137

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5422 cm³/330.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2400 2402; 55-1011D

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3OD 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2400 2402; 55-1011D

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3M 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible 2400 2434; 55-1067DTX

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 3OD 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible 2400 2434; 55-1067DTX

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 3M 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Powerglide 2400 2434; 55-1067DTX

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 2A 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Powerglide 2400 2402; 55-1011D

2 door sedan/saloon FR 2A 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupé 2400 2454; 55-1037D

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupé 2400 2454; 55-1037D

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupé Powerglide 2400 2454; 55-1037D

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet One-Fifty 1500 1502; 55-1211

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3M 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet One-Fifty 1500 1502; 55-1211

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3OD 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet One-Fifty Powerglide 1500 1502; 55-1211

2 door sedan/saloon FR 2A 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet One-Fifty Utility Sedan 1500 1512; 55-1211B

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3OD 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet One-Fifty Utility Sedan 1500 1512; 55-1211B

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3M 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet One-Fifty Utility Sedan Powerglide 1500 1512; 55-1211B

2 door sedan/saloon FR 2A 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet Two Ten 2100 2102; 55-1011

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3M 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet Two Ten 2100 2102; 55-1011

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3OD 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet Two Ten Delray Club Coupé 2100 2124; 55-1011A

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet Two Ten Delray Club Coupé 2100 2124; 55-1011A

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet Two Ten Delray Club Coupé Powerglide 2100 2124; 55-1011A

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet Two Ten Powerglide 2100 2102; 55-1011

2 door sedan/saloon FR 2A 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet Two Ten Sport Coupé 2100 2154; 55-1037D

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet Two Ten Sport Coupé 2100 2154; 55-1037D

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Chevrolet Two Ten Sport Coupé Powerglide 2100 2154; 55-1037D

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4344 cm³/265.1cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Dodge Coronet Lancer Hardtop V-8

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3OD 4417 cm³/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1955 Dodge Coronet Lancer Hardtop V-8

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3M 4417 cm³/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1955 Dodge Coronet Lancer Hardtop V-8 PowerFlite

2 door sedan/saloon FR 2A 4417 cm³/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible V-8

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 3M 4417 cm³/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible V-8

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 3OD 4417 cm³/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible V-8 PowerFlite

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 2A 4417 cm³/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Hardtop V-8

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3M 4417 cm³/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Hardtop V-8

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3OD 4417 cm³/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Hardtop V-8 PowerFlite

2 door sedan/saloon FR 2A 4417 cm³/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1955 Dodge Royal Lancer Hardtop V-8

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3OD 4417 cm³/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1955 Dodge Royal Lancer Hardtop V-8

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3M 4417 cm³/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1955 Dodge Royal Lancer Hardtop V-8 PowerFlite

2 door sedan/saloon FR 2A 4417 cm³/269.5cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Customline Tudor Sedan

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3OD 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Customline Tudor Sedan

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3M 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Customline Tudor Sedan Fordomatic

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Fairlane Club Sedan

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3M 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Fairlane Club Sedan

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3OD 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Fairlane Club Sedan Fordomatic

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Fairlane Crown Victoria

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Fairlane Crown Victoria

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Fairlane Crown Victoria Fordomatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Fairlane Sunliner

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 3M 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Fairlane Sunliner

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 3OD 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Fairlane Sunliner Fordomatic

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 3A 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Fairlane Victoria

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3OD 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Fairlane Victoria

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3M 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Fairlane Victoria Fordomatic

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Mainline Tudor Business Sedan

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3M 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Mainline Tudor Business Sedan

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3OD 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Mainline Tudor Business Sedan Fordomatic

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Mainline Tudor Sedan

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3OD 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Mainline Tudor Sedan

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3M 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Ford V-8 Mainline Tudor Sedan Fordomatic

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 4452 cm³/271.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 6 Hollywood Hardtop 35560 J-6

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 5047 cm³/308.0cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW

1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 6 Hollywood Hardtop 35560 J-6

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5047 cm³/308.0cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW

1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 6 Hollywood Hardtop 35560 J-6

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5047 cm³/308.0cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW

1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 6 Hollywood Hardtop 35560 J-6

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 5047 cm³/308.0cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW

1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 6 Hollywood Hardtop Automatic 35560 J-6

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5047 cm³/308.0cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW

1955 Hudson Hornet Custom 6 Hollywood Hardtop Automatic 35560 J-6

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5047 cm³/308.0cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW

1951 Packard 250 Convertible Ultramatic 2401 2469

2 door convertible/cabriolet FR 2A 5363 cm³/327.3cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1814 kg

1951 Packard 250 Mayfair Ultramatic 2401 2467

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5363 cm³/327.3cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1701 kg

1955 Studebaker Commander V-8 Custom Ultra Vista 16G8

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3OD 4239 cm³/258.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Studebaker Commander V-8 Custom Ultra Vista 16G8

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3M 4239 cm³/258.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Studebaker Commander V-8 Custom Ultra Vista Automatic 16G8

2 door sedan/saloon FR 3A 4239 cm³/258.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Studebaker Commander V-8 Regal Coupé 16G8

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4239 cm³/258.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Studebaker Commander V-8 Regal Coupé 16G8

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 4239 cm³/258.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Studebaker Commander V-8 Regal Coupé Automatic 16G8

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4239 cm³/258.7cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW

1955 Studebaker President V-8 State Coupé

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 4239 cm³/258.7cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1955 Studebaker President V-8 State Coupé

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4239 cm³/258.7cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1955 Studebaker President V-8 State Coupé Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4239 cm³/258.7cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1955 Studebaker President V-8 State Hardtop

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 4239 cm³/258.7cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1955 Studebaker President V-8 State Hardtop

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4239 cm³/258.7cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1955 Studebaker President V-8 State Hardtop Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4239 cm³/258.7cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW

1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible Coupé

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1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible Coupé specifications

Oldsmobile Super models

﻿1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible Coupé

Body type

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1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible Coupé specifications

Oldsmobile Super models

1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible Coupé