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.

Fellow GM brand Oldsmobile also made use of the design ... Rover purchased the rights to the Buick 215 ci V8 engine, making enhancements to overcome reliability issues, and used it successfully.

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

It's unclear exactly how many J-2 engines found their way into production models, but most experts agree Oldsmobile sold ...

The boosted 215 cubic inch V8 produced 215 horsepower and ... cubic-inch V8 under the hood, the same one Oldsmobile used in the Cutlass. This engine puts out 310 horsepower and 390 pounds of ...

like most V8 engines of the era, the 455 V8’s performance dwindled over the years as more stringent emissions requirements became established. While Oldsmobile became overshadowed by other GM ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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