These are standard specifications for the 1955 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Hydra-matic
Chassis # 225K21523
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1956 |
| Price : | $2,435-$2,890 |
| Weight : | 3390 lbs | 1537.678 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5309 cc | 324.0 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 4 GC Quadra-Jet carburetor | |
Automatic Hydra-matic
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1955 : | 583,179 |
| Total 1955 Super Eighty-Eight production : | 242,192 |
| 1955 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 9,007 |
| Holiday Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P : | 62,534 |
| Holiday Hardtop 4 dr. 5 P : | 47,385 |
| Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : | 11,950 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 111,316 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible
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| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.0 in | 5156 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,435 |
| Weight : | 3750 lbs | 1700.971 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.0 in | 5156 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Holiday Hardtop
| Price : | $2,710 |
| Weight : | 3760 lbs | 1705.507 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.0 in | 5156 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,500 |
| Weight : | 3755 lbs | 1703.239 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.0 in | 5156 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Holiday Hardtop
| Price : | $2,780 |
| Weight : | 3875 lbs | 1757.67 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 203.0 in | 5156 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent with coil springs Rear : Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight? A: The 1955 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight? A: The 1955 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight has a length of 203.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight cost when new?A: The 1955 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight cost approximately $2,435 to $2,890 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight? A: The 1955 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight was offered as a Convertible, Holiday Hardtop, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1955? A: Oldsmobile produced 583,179 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Super Eighty-Eights were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 242,192 examples of the Super Eighty-Eight in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight was a V 8 (5309 cc | 324.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1955 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight have? A: The 1955 Oldsmobile Super Eighty-Eight had a Automatic Hydra-matic gearbox.
