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Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1977–1985) — Eighth Generation

The eighth-generation Oldsmobile Eighty Eight is a full-size American car offered in Coupe and Sedan form, built around relaxed rear-wheel-drive cruising rather than sporting reflexes. Here is what its powertrain choices mean in daily driving.

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Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Engines and Transmissions

Each Oldsmobile Eighty Eight engine of this era sends power rearward through an automatic transmission, so the drivetrain favours smooth, low-effort progress. Selected examples include a 3.8 gasoline unit, a larger 5.0 gasoline version, and a 5.7 diesel that trades outright pace for economy and long-distance calm.

Coupe — Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
3.8 ATGasoline3785 cm³110 hp81 kWAutomaticRWD
5.0 ATGasoline5031 cm³140 hp103 kWAutomaticRWD
5.7 ATGasoline5735 cm³160 hp118 kWAutomaticRWD
6.6 ATGasoline6603 cm³185 hp136 kWAutomaticRWD
5.7 ATDiesel5735 cm³105 hp77 kWAutomaticRWD

Sedan — Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
3.8 ATGasoline3785 cm³110 hp81 kWAutomaticRWD
5.0 ATGasoline5031 cm³140 hp103 kWAutomaticRWD
5.7 ATGasoline5735 cm³160 hp118 kWAutomaticRWD
6.6 ATGasoline6603 cm³185 hp136 kWAutomaticRWD
5.7 ATDiesel5735 cm³105 hp77 kWAutomaticRWD

Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Dimensions

Coupe — Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Dimensions

Coupe Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
3.8 AT5540 mm1951 mm1415 mm2946 mm130 mm
5.0 AT5540 mm1951 mm1415 mm2946 mm130 mm
5.7 AT5540 mm1951 mm1415 mm2946 mm130 mm
6.6 AT5540 mm1951 mm1415 mm2946 mm130 mm
5.7 AT5540 mm1951 mm1415 mm2946 mm130 mm

Sedan — Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Dimensions

Sedan Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
3.8 AT5540 mm1951 mm1415 mm2946 mm130 mm
5.0 AT5540 mm1951 mm1415 mm2946 mm130 mm
5.7 AT5540 mm1951 mm1415 mm2946 mm130 mm
6.6 AT5540 mm1951 mm1415 mm2946 mm130 mm
5.7 AT5540 mm1951 mm1415 mm2946 mm130 mm