These are standard specifications for the 1941 Oldsmobile 98, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Column shift , Automatic Hydra-Matic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1941 |
| Price : | $1,060-$1,575 |
| Weight : | 3790 lbs | 1719.115 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3900 cc | 238.0 cu in. | 3.9 L. |
| Power : | 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Downdraft carburetor | |
| Straight 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4211 cc | 257.0 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.9 in | 123 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 6 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Manual Column shift , Automatic Hydra-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1941 : | 270,040 |
| Total 1941 98 production : | 24,726 |
| 1941 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 3 P : | 1,263 |
| Convertible Phaeton 4 dr. 6 P : | 119 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 3 P : | 1,263 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 22,081 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible Phaeton
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $1,230 |
| Weight : | 3605 lbs | 1635.2 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $1,060 |
| Weight : | 3425 lbs | 1553.554 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $1,130 |
| Weight : | 3501 lbs | 1588.027 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.0 in | 5410 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 15x7 |
| Wheels : | Pressed Steel Wheels |
1941 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $850 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,750 |
| Avg. Home : | $4,075 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.12 |
1941 Oldsmobile 98 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1941 Oldsmobile 98?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1941 Oldsmobile 98? A: The 1941 Oldsmobile 98 has a wheelbase size of 125.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1941 Oldsmobile 98? A: The 1941 Oldsmobile 98 has a length of 213.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1941 Oldsmobile 98 cost when new?A: The 1941 Oldsmobile 98 cost approximately $1,060 to $1,575 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1941 Oldsmobile 98? A: The 1941 Oldsmobile 98 was offered as a Convertible, Convertible Phaeton, Coupe, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1941 Oldsmobile 98 have? A: The 1941 Oldsmobile 98 had 15x7 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1941 Oldsmobile 98 have? A: The 1941 Oldsmobile 98 had Pressed Steel Wheels wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1941? A: Oldsmobile produced 270,040 automobiles in 1941.Q: How many 1941 98s were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 24,726 examples of the 98 in 1941.Q: What engines did the 1941 Oldsmobile 98 have? A: The 1941 Oldsmobile 98 had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (3900 cc | 238.0 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3200 RPM Straight 8L-Head (4211 cc | 257.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1941 Oldsmobile 98 have? A: The 1941 Oldsmobile 98 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Column shift, Automatic Hydra-Matic.