1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 Specifications
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Tubular drive shaft | |
| Production Years for Series : | 1942 - 1947 |
| Price : | $1,320-$1,560 |
| Weight : | 3740 lbs | 1696.435 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4211 cc | 257.0 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Duplex Downdraft with Automatic Choke | |
3 Manual Synchromesh
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1942 : | 67,783 |
| Total 1942 Series 98 production : | 6,659 |
| 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 | |
| Club Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : | 1,771 |
| Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : | 216 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 4,672 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible
Chassis # 98-28403
Engine # 8-106854HS
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| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.0 in | 5486 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 127.0 in | 3226 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Club Sedan
| Price : | $1,320 |
| Weight : | 3620 lbs | 1642.004 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 : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $1,375 |
| Weight : | 3780 lbs | 1714.579 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 : | 61.5 in | 1562 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.00 x 15 |
| Wheels : | Pressed steel |
1942 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $920 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,880 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,770 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.15 |
1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98? A: The 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 has a wheelbase size of 127.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98? A: The 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 has a length of 216.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 cost when new?A: The 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 cost approximately $1,320 to $1,560 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98? A: The 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 was offered as a Club Sedan, Convertible, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 have? A: The 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 had 7.00 x 15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 have? A: The 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 had Pressed steel wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1942? A: Oldsmobile produced 67,783 automobiles in 1942.Q: How many 1942 Series 98s were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 6,659 examples of the Series 98 in 1942.Q: What engine did the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 have? A: The engine powering the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 was a Inline 8L-Head (4211 cc | 257.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 have? A: The 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 had a 3 speed Manual Synchromesh gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98?
How many 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 were produced?
How powerful was the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98? Was the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 popular? Was the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98? A: The 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 has a wheelbase size of 127.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98? A: The 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 has a length of 216.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 cost when new?A: The 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 cost approximately $1,320 to $1,560 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98? A: The 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 was offered as a Club Sedan, Convertible, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 have? A: The 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 had 7.00 x 15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 have? A: The 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 had Pressed steel wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1942? A: Oldsmobile produced 67,783 automobiles in 1942.Q: How many 1942 Series 98s were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 6,659 examples of the Series 98 in 1942.Q: What engine did the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 have? A: The engine powering the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 was a Inline 8L-Head (4211 cc | 257.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 have? A: The 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 had a 3 speed Manual Synchromesh gearbox. - 1942 Oldsmobile Series 98 Menu
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