These are standard specifications for the 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-matic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Seperate body on perimeter frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1979 - 1985 |
| Price : | $12,150 |
| Weight : | 3570 lbs | 1619.325 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4130 cc | 252.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 125 HP (92 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 101 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester M4MC 4-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 : | 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 1600 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 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester M4ME Four-Barrel | |
3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-matic
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1981 : | 940,655 |
| Total 1981 Toronado production : | 42,604 |
| 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 42,604 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 206.0 in | 5232 mm. |
| Width : | 71.4 in | 1814 mm. |
| Height : | 54.6 in | 1387 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.3 in | 1506 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Longitudinal torsion bars with anti-sway bar Rear : Independent with coil springs, longitudinal swinging trailing arms and automatic leveling | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | P205/75R15 |
Recall
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19810101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 81V073000 |
| Summary | THE FRONT LEFT UPPER CONTROL ARM NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED. THE NUTS MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF AND WITH CONTINUED DRIVING THE CONTROL ARM FRONT BOLT MAY WORK ITS WAY OUT OF POSITION OR BECOME DISPLACED. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; FRONT LEFT UPPER CONTROL ARM NUTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS MAY CAUSE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN STEERING CONTROLDURING ACCELERATION AND CORNERING. THOUGH STEERING WILL NOT BE TOTALLY LOST,DEGRADED VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.THE FRONT LEFT SIDE UPPER CONTROL ARM NUTS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BERETIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
Data updated January 2023
1981 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,660 |
| Avg. Home : | $96,240 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.25 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1981 Oldsmobile Toronado FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado? A: The 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado has a wheelbase size of 114.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado? A: The 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado has a length of 206.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado? A: The 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado has a width of 71.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado cost when new?A: The 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado had a base price of approximately $12,150 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado? A: The 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado have? A: The 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado had P205/75R15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1981? A: Oldsmobile produced 940,655 automobiles in 1981.Q: How many 1981 Toronados were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 42,604 examples of the Toronado in 1981.Q: What engines did the 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado have? A: The 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado had the following engine options: V 6 (4130 cc | 252.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 125 HP (92 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (4261 cc | 260.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 1600 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado have? A: The 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado had a 3 speed Automatic Turbo Hydra-matic gearbox.