These are standard specifications for the 1949 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic Hydra-Matic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1949 - 1953 |
| Price : | $2,045-$3,105 |
| Weight : | 3580 lbs | 1623.861 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4965 cc | 303.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 263 Ft-Lbs (357 NM) @ 1800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.25:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
4 Automatic Hydra-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1949 : | 288,310 |
| Total 1949 Eighty-Eight production : | 99,276 |
| 1949 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Club Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 11,561 |
| Club Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : | 28,707 |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 5,434 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 46,386 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,355 |
| Town Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 5,833 |
Handling
1949 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,420 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $2,950 |
| Avg. Home : | $7,450 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.17 |
1949 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1949 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1949 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight? A: The 1949 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has a wheelbase size of 119.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1949 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight cost when new?A: The 1949 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight cost approximately $2,045 to $3,105 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1949 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight? A: The 1949 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight was offered as a Club Coupe, Club Sedan, Convertible, Sedan, Station Wagon, Town Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1949? A: Oldsmobile produced 288,310 automobiles in 1949.Q: How many 1949 Eighty-Eights were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 99,276 examples of the Eighty-Eight in 1949.Q: What engine did the 1949 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1949 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight was a V 8 (4965 cc | 303.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 263 Ft-Lbs (357 NM) @ 1800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1949 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight have? A: The 1949 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight had a 4 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic gearbox.