These are standard specifications for the 1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic Hydra-Matic , Automatic Buick Dynaflow
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1948 - 1953 |
| Price : | $2,550-$5,717 |
| Weight : | 3900 lbs | 1769.01 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4965 cc | 303.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 165 BHP (121.44 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 284 Ft-Lbs (385 NM) @ 1800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4GC 4-barrel or Carter WGFB 4-barrel | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4977 cc | 303.7 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.3:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4GC 4-barrel carburetor | |
4 Automatic Hydra-Matic , Automatic Buick Dynaflow
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1953 : | 334,462 |
| Total 1953 Ninety-Eight production : | 100,330 |
| 1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 7,521 |
| Fiesta Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 458 |
| Holiday Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : | 27,920 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 64,431 |
Dimension(s)
Holiday Hardtop
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Fiesta Convertible
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| Price : | $5,717 |
| Weight : | 4453 lbs | 2019.847 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Convertible
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| Price : | $2,965 |
| Weight : | 4120 lbs | 1868.801 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,550 |
| Weight : | 3800 lbs | 1723.651 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent with coil springs Rear : Live axle with semi-ellptic leaf springs | |
1953 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $9,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.20 |
1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has a length of 215.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight cost when new?A: The 1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight cost approximately $2,550 to $5,717 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was offered as a Convertible, Fiesta Convertible, Holiday Hardtop, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1953? A: Oldsmobile produced 334,462 automobiles in 1953.Q: How many 1953 Ninety-Eights were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 100,330 examples of the Ninety-Eight in 1953.Q: What engines did the 1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The 1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight had the following engine options: V 8 (4965 cc | 303.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 165 BHP (121.44 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 284 Ft-Lbs (385 NM) @ 1800 RPM V 8 (4977 cc | 303.7 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The 1953 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic, Automatic Buick Dynaflow.
