1959 - Oldsmobile - Super 88 Coupe

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Super 88 Coupe 1959
General Information
Make Oldsmobile
Model Super 88 Coupe
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 3124 mm     (123 in)
Front Track 1550 mm     (61 in)
Rear Track 1550 mm     (61 in)
Length 5547 mm     (218,4 in)
Width 2051 mm     (80,7 in)
Height 1422 mm     (56 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,78
Weight 2030 kg     (4471,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 79,6 litre   (17,5 Imp gal ,  21 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
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 6462 cc     (394,34 cu in)
Bore 104,8 mm     (4,13 in)
Stroke 93,7 mm     (3,69 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,12
Unitary Capacity 807,75 cc/cylinder    (49,29 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,7 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 315 HP     (234,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 579 N.m     (427,3 lb.ft ,  59,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 487,6 N.m    (4600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 155,2 HP/ton    (115,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 48,7 HP/litre    (36,4 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 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,42 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 5
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)