These are standard specifications for the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
2 Automatic Hydra-Matic
Chassis # 559M46766
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Chassis # 559L8532
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1956 |
| Coach Work : | Fisher |
| Price : | $2,830-$3,280 |
| Weight : | 3870 lbs | 1755.402 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5309 cc | 324.0 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 202 BHP (148.672 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 332 Ft-Lbs (450 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4 GC Quadra-Jet carburetor | |
2 Automatic Hydra-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1955 : | 583,179 |
| Total 1955 Ninety-Eight production : | 118,626 |
| 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Four-Door Holiday Hardtop 4 dr. 5 P (by Fisher) : | 31,267 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 39,847 |
| Starfire Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 9,149 |
| Two-Door Holiday Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : | 38,363 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.0 in | 5156 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Four-Door Holiday Hardtop by Fisher
Chassis # 559M46766
Auction entries : 2
| Coachwork : | Fisher |
| Price : | $3,135 |
| Weight : | 3870 lbs | 1755.402 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.0 in | 5156 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Starfire Convertible
Chassis # 559L8532
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| Price : | $3,280 |
| Weight : | 3885 lbs | 1762.206 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.0 in | 5156 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Two-Door Holiday Hardtop
| Price : | $3,070 |
| Weight : | 3800 lbs | 1723.651 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.0 in | 5156 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.60 x 15 |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has a length of 203.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight cost when new?A: The 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight cost approximately $2,830 to $3,280 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was offered as a Four-Door Holiday Hardtop, Sedan, Starfire Convertible, Two-Door Holiday Hardtop.Q: What tires did the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight had 7.60 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1955? A: Oldsmobile produced 583,179 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Ninety-Eights were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 118,626 examples of the Ninety-Eight in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was a V 8 (5309 cc | 324.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 202 BHP (148.672 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 332 Ft-Lbs (450 NM) @ 2400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight had a 2 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight?
How many 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight were produced?
How powerful was the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? Was the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight popular? Was the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has a length of 203.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight cost when new?A: The 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight cost approximately $2,830 to $3,280 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight? A: The 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was offered as a Four-Door Holiday Hardtop, Sedan, Starfire Convertible, Two-Door Holiday Hardtop.Q: What tires did the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight had 7.60 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1955? A: Oldsmobile produced 583,179 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Ninety-Eights were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 118,626 examples of the Ninety-Eight in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight was a V 8 (5309 cc | 324.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 202 BHP (148.672 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 332 Ft-Lbs (450 NM) @ 2400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have? A: The 1955 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight had a 2 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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