These are standard specifications for the 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic , 4 Automatic Jetaway Hydra-Matic
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1959 - 1960 |
Price : | $2,835-$3,360 |
Weight : | 4275 lbs | 1939.107 kg |
Engine & Transmission
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 6080 cc | 371.0 cu in. | 6.1 L. |
Power : | 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
Torque : | 375 Ft-Lbs (508 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
Compression : | 8.75:1 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Rochester 2GC ^Econ-o-way^ 2-barrel carburetor |
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 6457 cc | 394.0 cu in. | 6.5 L. |
Power : | 280 BHP (206.08 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
Torque : | 430 Ft-Lbs (583 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
Compression : | 10.25:1 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Econ-o-way Rochester Model 2GC |
Automatic , 4 Automatic Jetaway Hydra-Matic
Production Figures
Total Oldsmobile Production for 1959 : | 382,865 |
Total 1959 Dynamic 88 production : | 194,102 |
1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 | |
Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 8,491 |
Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 16,123 |
Holiday Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : | 38,488 |
Holiday Hardtop 4 dr. 5 P : | 48,707 |
Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 70,995 |
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 11,298 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible
Seating Capacity : | 5 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 218.4 in | 5547 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Coupe
Price : | $2,835 |
Weight : | 4210 lbs | 1909.624 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 5 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 218.4 in | 5547 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Holiday Hardtop
Price : | $2,955 |
Weight : | 4230 lbs | 1918.696 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 5 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 218.4 in | 5547 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Sedan
Price : | $2,900 |
Weight : | 4280 lbs | 1941.375 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 5 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 218.4 in | 5547 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Holiday Hardtop
Price : | $3,035 |
Weight : | 4230 lbs | 1918.696 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 5 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 218.4 in | 5547 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Station Wagon
Price : | $3,360 |
Weight : | 4620 lbs | 2095.597 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 218.4 in | 5547 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Handling
1959 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88? A: The 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 has a wheelbase size of 123.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88? A: The 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 has a length of 218.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 cost when new?A: The 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 cost approximately $2,835 to $3,360 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88? A: The 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 was offered as a Convertible, Coupe, Holiday Hardtop, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1959? A: Oldsmobile produced 382,865 automobiles in 1959.Q: How many 1959 Dynamic 88s were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 194,102 examples of the Dynamic 88 in 1959.Q: What engines did the 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 have? A: The 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 had the following engine options: V 8 (6080 cc | 371.0 cu in. | 6.1 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 375 Ft-Lbs (508 NM) @ 2400 RPM V 8 (6457 cc | 394.0 cu in. | 6.5 L.) with 280 BHP (206.08 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 430 Ft-Lbs (583 NM) @ 2400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 have? A: The 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 had the following gearbox options: Automatic, 4 speed Automatic Jetaway Hydra-Matic.