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Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1985–1990) — Tenth Generation

The tenth-generation Oldsmobile Ninety Eight delivered full-size comfort with a choice of coupe or sedan bodies. This article explains its powertrains and practical driving character.

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Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Engines and Transmissions

The Oldsmobile Ninety Eight engine range focused on smooth, effortless power. Most examples used a 3.0-liter gasoline V6 paired with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, a combination that suited relaxed highway cruising and everyday errands alike. The same setup was available in both Coupe and Sedan body styles, so buyers could choose their preferred shape without giving up familiar driving manners.

Coupe — Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
3.0 ATGasoline2966 cm³110 hp81 kW197 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³125 hp92 kW264 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³150 hp110 kW285 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³165 hp121 kW298 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
4.3 ATDiesel4261 cm³85 hp63 kW224 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Sedan — Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
3.0 ATGasoline2966 cm³110 hp81 kW197 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³125 hp92 kW264 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³150 hp110 kW285 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³165 hp121 kW298 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
4.3 ATDiesel4261 cm³85 hp63 kW224 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Dimensions

Coupe — Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Dimensions

Coupe Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
3.0 AT4981 mm1831 mm1397 mm2814 mm1493 kg140 mm
3.8 AT4981 mm1831 mm1397 mm2814 mm1493 kg140 mm
3.8 AT4981 mm1831 mm1397 mm2814 mm1493 kg140 mm
3.8 AT4981 mm1831 mm1397 mm2814 mm1493 kg140 mm
4.3 AT4981 mm1831 mm1397 mm2814 mm1493 kg140 mm

Sedan — Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Dimensions

Sedan Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
3.0 AT4981 mm1831 mm1397 mm2814 mm1493 kg140 mm
3.8 AT4981 mm1831 mm1397 mm2814 mm1493 kg140 mm
3.8 AT4981 mm1831 mm1397 mm2814 mm1493 kg140 mm
3.8 AT4981 mm1831 mm1397 mm2814 mm1493 kg140 mm
4.3 AT4981 mm1831 mm1397 mm2814 mm1493 kg140 mm