These are standard specifications for the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
2 Automatic Jetaway Hydra-Matic , 3 Manual Heavy-Duty w/Clutch cover , 2 Automatic Super Hydra-Matic
Chassis # 569L9662
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1956 |
| Price : | $2,970-$3,380 |
| Weight : | 3980 lbs | 1805.298 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5309 cc | 324.0 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4 GC Quadra-Jet carburetor | |
2 Automatic Jetaway Hydra-Matic , 3 Manual Heavy-Duty w/Clutch cover , 2 Automatic Super Hydra-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1956 : | 485,458 |
| Total 1956 Ninety-Eight production : | 90,439 |
| 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| 2-Door Holiday Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 19,433 |
| 4-Door Holiday Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 42,320 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 20,105 |
| Starfire Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 8,581 |
Dimension(s)
2-Door Holiday Hardtop
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.3 in | 5392 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,970 |
| Weight : | 4045 lbs | 1834.781 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.3 in | 5392 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
4-Door Holiday Hardtop
| Price : | $3,200 |
| Weight : | 4060 lbs | 1841.585 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.3 in | 5392 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Starfire Convertible
Chassis # 569L9662
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| Price : | $3,380 |
| Weight : | 4100 lbs | 1859.729 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 212.3 in | 5392 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent with coil springs Rear : Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has a length of 212.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight cost when new?A: The 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight cost approximately $2,970 to $3,380 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was offered as a 2-Door Holiday Hardtop, 4-Door Holiday Hardtop, Sedan, Starfire Convertible.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1956? A: Oldsmobile produced 485,458 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Ninety-Eights were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 90,439 examples of the Ninety-Eight in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was a V 8 (5309 cc | 324.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2800 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight had the following gearbox options: 2 speed Automatic Jetaway Hydra-Matic, 3 speed Manual Heavy-Duty w/Clutch cover, 2 speed Automatic Super Hydra-Matic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight?
How many 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight were produced?
How powerful was the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? Was the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight popular? Was the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has a length of 212.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight cost when new?A: The 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight cost approximately $2,970 to $3,380 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was offered as a 2-Door Holiday Hardtop, 4-Door Holiday Hardtop, Sedan, Starfire Convertible.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1956? A: Oldsmobile produced 485,458 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Ninety-Eights were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 90,439 examples of the Ninety-Eight in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was a V 8 (5309 cc | 324.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2800 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight had the following gearbox options: 2 speed Automatic Jetaway Hydra-Matic, 3 speed Manual Heavy-Duty w/Clutch cover, 2 speed Automatic Super Hydra-Matic.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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