These are standard specifications for the 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic Jetaway Hydra-Matic
Chassis # 599M32545
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1959 - 1960 |
| Price : | $3,895-$4,370 |
| Weight : | 4500 lbs | 2041.166 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6457 cc | 394.0 cu in. | 6.5 L. |
| Power : | 315 BHP (231.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 435 Ft-Lbs (590 NM) |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.75:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4GC Quadra-Jet carburetor | |
4 Automatic Jetaway Hydra-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1959 : | 382,865 |
| Total 1959 Ninety-Eight production : | 81,132 |
| 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 7,514 |
| Holiday Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : | 13,699 |
| Holiday Hardtop 4 dr. 5 P : | 36,813 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 23,106 |
Dimension(s)
Holiday Hardtop
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 223.0 in | 5664 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.3 in | 3208 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Convertible
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| Price : | $4,370 |
| Weight : | 4540 lbs | 2059.309 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 223.0 in | 5664 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.3 in | 3208 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $3,895 |
| Weight : | 4530 lbs | 2054.773 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 223.0 in | 5664 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.3 in | 3208 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Holiday Hardtop
| Price : | $4,160 |
| Weight : | 4540 lbs | 2059.309 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 223.0 in | 5664 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.3 in | 3208 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Indepedent with coil springs Rear : Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
1959 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has a wheelbase size of 126.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has a length of 223.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight cost when new?A: The 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight cost approximately $3,895 to $4,370 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was offered as a Convertible, Holiday Hardtop, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1959? A: Oldsmobile produced 382,865 automobiles in 1959.Q: How many 1959 Ninety-Eights were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 81,132 examples of the Ninety-Eight in 1959.Q: What engine did the 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was a V 8 (6457 cc | 394.0 cu in. | 6.5 L.) with 315 BHP (231.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 435 Ft-Lbs (590 NM). Q: What transmission did the 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight had a 4 speed Automatic Jetaway Hydra-Matic gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has a wheelbase size of 126.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has a length of 223.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight cost when new?A: The 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight cost approximately $3,895 to $4,370 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was offered as a Convertible, Holiday Hardtop, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1959? A: Oldsmobile produced 382,865 automobiles in 1959.Q: How many 1959 Ninety-Eights were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 81,132 examples of the Ninety-Eight in 1959.Q: What engine did the 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was a V 8 (6457 cc | 394.0 cu in. | 6.5 L.) with 315 BHP (231.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 435 Ft-Lbs (590 NM). Q: What transmission did the 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight had a 4 speed Automatic Jetaway Hydra-Matic gearbox. Similar Vehicles
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