1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Specifications

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    • 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Model Years
    197919821984

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Body / Chassis : Separate body on perimeter box
    Production Years for Series : 1977 - 1985
    Price : $5,780-$6,150
    Weight : 3460 lbs | 1569.43 kg
    V 6 90-degree
    Displacement : 3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.
    Power : 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM
    Torque :190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2000 RPM
    Bore : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Compression : 8.0:1
    Main Bearings : 4
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
    V 8 90-degree
    Displacement : 4261 cc | 260.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.
    Power : 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3600 RPM
    Torque :205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1800 RPM
    Bore : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Compression : 7.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester M2MC 2-barrel carburetor
    V 8 90-degree
    Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
    Power : 125 HP (92 KW) @ 3600 RPM
    Torque :225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 1600 RPM
    Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Compression : 22.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Fuel Injected
    V 8 90-degree
    Displacement : 4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L.
    Power : 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 3800 RPM
    Torque :240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 1600 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
    Compression : 8.2:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester M2MC 2-barrel carburetor
    V 8 90-degree
    Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
    Power : 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 3800 RPM
    Torque :260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 2400 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
    Compression : 8.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester M4MC 4-barrel carburetor
    Transmission:
    3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic

    Total Oldsmobile Production for 1979 : 1,068,155
    Total 1979 Delta 88 production : 254,939
    1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88
    Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 16,202
    Royale Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 60,687
    Royale Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 152,626
    Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 25,424

    Coupe

    Fuel Capacity : 20.7 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 217.5 in | 5525 mm.
    Width : 76.8 in | 1951 mm.
    Height : 54.5 in | 1384 mm.
    Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
    Front Track : 61.7 in | 1567 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.

    Sedan

    Price : $5,880
    Weight : 3490 lbs | 1583.037 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 20.7 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 217.5 in | 5525 mm.
    Width : 76.8 in | 1951 mm.
    Height : 54.5 in | 1384 mm.
    Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
    Front Track : 61.7 in | 1567 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.

    Royale Coupe

    Price : $6,030
    Weight : 3470 lbs | 1573.966 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 20.7 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 217.5 in | 5525 mm.
    Width : 76.8 in | 1951 mm.
    Height : 54.5 in | 1384 mm.
    Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
    Front Track : 61.7 in | 1567 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.

    Royale Sedan

    Royale Sedan
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    Price : $6,150
    Weight : 3515 lbs | 1594.377 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 20.7 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 217.5 in | 5525 mm.
    Width : 76.8 in | 1951 mm.
    Height : 54.5 in | 1384 mm.
    Wheelbase : 116.0 in | 2946 mm.
    Front Track : 61.7 in | 1567 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.

    Suspension
    Front : Coil springs with control arms adn anti-torsion bar

    Rear : Rigid axle with coil springs, lower trailing radius arms and upper torque arms

    Steering
    Recirculating Ball

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : FR78 x 15

    1979 Averages
    Avg. Household Income : $17,500
    Avg. Home : $58,100
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.86

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88? A: The 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88? A: The 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 has a length of 217.50 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88? A: The 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 has a width of 76.80 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 cost when new?A: The 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 cost approximately $5,780 to $6,150 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88? A: The 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 was offered as a Coupe, Royale Coupe, Royale Sedan, Sedan.

    Q: What tires did the 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 have? A: The 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 had FR78 x 15 tires.

    Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1979? A: Oldsmobile produced 1,068,155 automobiles in 1979.

    Q: How many 1979 Delta 88s were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 254,939 examples of the Delta 88 in 1979.

    Q: What engines did the 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 have? A: The 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 had the following engine options: V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2000 RPM
  • V 8 (4261 cc | 260.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1800 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 125 HP (92 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 1600 RPM
  • V 8 (4933 cc | 301.0 cu in. | 4.9 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 1600 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 2400 RPM

    • Q: What transmission did the 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 have? A: The 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 had a 3 speed Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic gearbox.

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