 1952 Series Ninety-Eight | 1954 Ninety-Eight Starfire 98  |
These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 1949 - 1955 |
| Price | $2,550-$5,717 |
| Weight | 3900 lbs | 1769.01 kg |
Engine Type : V8 4965 cc | 303.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
165 BHP (121.44 KW) @ 3600 RPM
284 Ft-Lbs (385 NM) @ 1800 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
165 BHP (121.44 KW) @ 3600 RPM
284 Ft-Lbs (385 NM) @ 1800 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
Engine Type : V8 4977 cc | 303.7 cu in. | 5.0 L.
170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 87 mm.
Transmission:
4 Automatic Hydra-Matic , Automatic Buick Dynaflow
4 Automatic Hydra-Matic , Automatic Buick Dynaflow
| Production Figures | |
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1953 | 334,462 |
| Total production of Ninety-Eight for 1953 | 100,330 |
| Convertibles | 7,521 |
| Fiesta Convertibles | 458 |
| Holiday Hardtops | 27,920 |
| Sedans | 64,431 |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | 539b3344 |
| Chassis Number | 539M40169 |
| Chassis Number | 539M41439 |
| Chassis Number | 539M41972 |
| Chassis Number | 539M44930 |
 1953
Oldsmobile
models |
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Average Auction Sale: $101,724 |
| Oldsmobile: 1951-1960 |
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| 1952 Series Ninety-Eight | 1954 Ninety-Eight Starfire 98 |
