1972 - Oldsmobile - 98 Hardtop Coupe

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 98 Hardtop Coupe 1972
2. 98 Hardtop Coupe 1972
General Information
Make Oldsmobile
Model 98 Hardtop Coupe
Production Year 1972
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 3226 mm     (127 in)
Front Track 1615 mm     (63,6 in)
Rear Track 1636 mm     (64,4 in)
Length 5786 mm     (227,8 in)
Width 2022 mm     (79,6 in)
Height 1374 mm     (54,1 in)
Ground Clearance 135 mm     (5,3 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,79
Weight 2052 kg     (4519,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 91 litre   (20 Imp gal ,  24 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 7456 cc     (454,99 cu in)
Bore 104,9 mm     (4,13 in)
Stroke 107,9 mm     (4,25 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,97
Unitary Capacity 932 cc/cylinder    (56,87 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 250 HP     (186,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 501 N.m     (369,7 lb.ft ,  51,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 423,9 N.m    (4200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 121,8 HP/ton    (90,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 33,5 HP/litre    (25 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,73 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,8
Turning Circle Diameter 14,9 m    (48,9 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) RAx.RA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
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Tyres (front)
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