Normally, this brand is synonymous with luxury and muscle. However, they were also pioneers of the turbocharger.

Having been defunct for over 20 years, the Oldsmobile has a long legacy and part of that is due to the Rocket 88 V8 engine that powered the vehicle. This engine dates back to 1949, and it was one ...

One of the earliest turbo systems was the Jetfire Turbo Rocket add-on that Oldsmobile introduced ... The system boosted the F-85 Jetfire V8’s output to 215 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque.

Introduced in 1949, the Oldsmobile 88 remained in continuous ... the 88 utilized the latter's 303-cubic-inch (5.0-liter) Rocket V8 engine. Rated at 135 horsepower, the latter turned the 88 into ...

It is believed that 1970 was the “pinnacle of performance” from Oldsmobile, since that’s when the carmaker fitted the 442 with its most powerful engine yet, the 455 ci V8 engine, producing ...

The standard engine was a 225-hp 290 cubic inch V8, but buyers could also opt for a 280-hp 343 cubic inch V8 or a 315-hp 390 cubic inch V8. The latter two engines were also available with the "Go ...

A new size, price and engine strategy moves ... Now available with the option of a 215 horsepower 3.5-liter twin-cam V6, rather than only a V8, Oldsmobile has a viable contender in the entry ...

Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you. 215.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) ...

Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you. 215.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) ...

the Oldsmobile Aurora was heavily modified from the stock luxury sedan. Under the hood is a 4.0-liter Northstar L47 V8 gasoline engine, which, stock, develops 250 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of ...

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