1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1957 - 1958
Price : $3,825-$4,298
Weight : 4500 lbs | 2041.166 kg
V 8
Displacement : 6080 cc | 371.0 cu in. | 6.1 L.
Power : 305 BHP (224.48 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :410 Ft-Lbs (556 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.7 in | 94 mm.
Compression : 10.0:1
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Quadra Jet 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Automatic Hydra-Matic

Total Oldsmobile Production for 1958 : 296,374
Total 1958 Ninety-Eight production : 60,275
1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : 5,605
Holiday HardTop 2 dr. 5 P : 11,012
Holiday HardTop 4 dr. 5 P : 27,063
Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : 16,595

Convertible

Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 216.7 in | 5504 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.5 in | 3213 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Holiday HardTop

Price : $4,025
Weight : 4450 lbs | 2018.486 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 216.7 in | 5504 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.5 in | 3213 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Sedan

Price : $3,825
Weight : 4475 lbs | 2029.826 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 216.7 in | 5504 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.5 in | 3213 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Holiday HardTop

Price : $4,100
Weight : 4560 lbs | 2068.381 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 216.7 in | 5504 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.5 in | 3213 mm.
Front Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.
Rear Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 8.50 x 14

1958 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $4,600
Avg. Home : $12,750
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.25

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has a wheelbase size of 126.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has a length of 216.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight cost when new?A: The 1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight cost approximately $3,825 to $4,298 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was offered as a Convertible, Holiday HardTop, Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The 1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight had 8.50 x 14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1958? A: Oldsmobile produced 296,374 automobiles in 1958.

Q: How many 1958 Ninety-Eights were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 60,275 examples of the Ninety-Eight in 1958.

Q: What engine did the 1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was a V 8 (6080 cc | 371.0 cu in. | 6.1 L.) with 305 BHP (224.48 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 410 Ft-Lbs (556 NM) @ 2800 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The 1958 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight had a 3 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic gearbox.

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