These are standard specifications for the 1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Hydra-Matic , 3 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1949 - 1953 |
| Price : | $1,720-$2,580 |
| Weight : | 3455 lbs | 1567.162 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4977 cc | 303.7 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Automatic Hydra-Matic , 3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1950 : | 407,889 |
| Total 1950 Eighty-Eight production : | 268,412 |
| 1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| 2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : | 50,561 |
| Club Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 21,456 |
| Club Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : | 31,093 |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 9,127 |
| Holiday Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : | 12,682 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 141,111 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 2,382 |
Dimension(s)
Club Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.0 in | 5131 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.5 in | 3035 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
2-Door Sedan
| Price : | $1,800 |
| Weight : | 3485 lbs | 1580.769 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.0 in | 5131 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.5 in | 3035 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Club Coupe
| Price : | $1,720 |
| Weight : | 3480 lbs | 1578.501 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.0 in | 5131 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.5 in | 3035 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Holiday Hardtop
| Price : | $2,030 |
| Weight : | 3530 lbs | 1601.181 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.0 in | 5131 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.5 in | 3035 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,580 |
| Weight : | 3805 lbs | 1725.919 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.5 in | 3035 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $2,150 |
| Weight : | 3741 lbs | 1696.889 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.0 in | 5131 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.5 in | 3035 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $1,855 |
| Weight : | 3535 lbs | 1603.449 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 202.0 in | 5131 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.5 in | 3035 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent Rear : Semi-floating axle | |
1950 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,510 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $3,210 |
| Avg. Home : | $8,450 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.27 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,005,859 |
1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight? A: The 1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has a wheelbase size of 119.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight? A: The 1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has lengths of 202.00 and 205.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight cost when new?A: The 1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight cost approximately $1,720 to $2,580 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight? A: The 1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, Club Coupe, Club Sedan, Convertible, Holiday Hardtop, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1950? A: Oldsmobile produced 407,889 automobiles in 1950.Q: How many 1950 Eighty-Eights were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 268,412 examples of the Eighty-Eight in 1950.Q: What engine did the 1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight was a V 8 (4977 cc | 303.7 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight have? A: The 1950 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic, 3 speed Manual.