These are standard specifications for the 1947 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Column-shifted , 4 Automatic Hydra-Matic
Chassis # 98-57185
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1942 - 1947 |
| Price : | $1,640-$2,040 |
| Weight : | 3690 lbs | 1673.756 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4211 cc | 257.0 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 6 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Pistons : | electro-hardened aluminum pistons |
| Connecting rods : | 1 beam construction |
3 Manual Column-shifted , 4 Automatic Hydra-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1947 : | 194,388 |
| Total 1947 Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series production : | 37,148 |
| 1947 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series | |
| Club Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : | 8,475 |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 3,940 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 24,733 |
Dimension(s)
Club Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.0 in | 5486 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
Convertible
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| Price : | $2,040 |
| Weight : | 4020 lbs | 1823.441 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.0 in | 5486 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $1,690 |
| Weight : | 3775 lbs | 1712.311 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.0 in | 5486 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent with coil springs Rear : Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
1947 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,300 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $2,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $6,600 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.15 |
1947 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1947 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1947 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series? A: The 1947 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series has a wheelbase size of 127.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1947 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series? A: The 1947 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series has a length of 216.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1947 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series cost when new?A: The 1947 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series cost approximately $1,640 to $2,040 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1947 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series? A: The 1947 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series was offered as a Club Sedan, Convertible, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1947? A: Oldsmobile produced 194,388 automobiles in 1947.Q: How many 1947 Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Seriess were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 37,148 examples of the Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series in 1947.Q: What engine did the 1947 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series have? A: The engine powering the 1947 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series was a Straight 8L-Head (4211 cc | 257.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1947 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series have? A: The 1947 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Ninety-Eight Series had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Column-shifted, 4 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic.