The Oldsmobile 98
The Oldsmobile 98 was more popular as Ninety –eight and it was a full-fledged automobile. This model is the flagship model of General Motor’s Oldsmobile division and is also considered as a flagship model in USA. The name of this car was appeared on 1941.This was one of the top models of Oldsmobile and when model 88 was launched in 1949, both of these models became the heartthrob of car owners .The dream about these two car variants were quite impressive and market hits, the show of popularity was on until 1996, the latest version of Aurora was launched in the market.

The first redesigned model of 98 Oldsmobile was considered as the shortest version of the car of this range, and until 1996, its last year, the car maintained its short stature though the length increased a little and that is why the trunk portion became more spacious for the rear user so that the user can use the place according to his/her discretion was mainly for higher performance execution and was available in 18 gallon oil tank, FE3 sustain package, supercharger, and seats which was designed by Lear Seating.
Before launching of Ninety eight Model in the market, Aurora was its immediate before model and model 88 was around to make its debut in the automobile market. This particular model was made discontinued in the year 1996; in fact this car out of its excellent performance was making place for two of its forerunner The LSS and the Regency. Although the drivers of 98 never considered Regency 88as a replacement alternative for ninety- eight model, and while changing automobile, a considerable number of person opted for Buick Park Avenue. In 1997, Oldsmobile became flagship model.
The model of 98 Oldsmobile never had its face change in a synchronized manner.
This model was considered as one of the top of the line car and this car was featured with high-eng technological applications. Twilight Sentinel was one of these types of features.
Performance & Efficiency
- 3,130 cc 3.1 liters 6 V front transverse engine with 89 mm bore, 84 mm stroke, 9.6 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
- Unleaded fuel
- Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.1
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 58 liter fuel tank
- Power: 116 kW , 150 HP @ 4,800 rpm; 180 ft lb , 244 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking
- ABS
- 3.05:1 axle ratio
- Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
- Immobilizer
- Spacesaver steel rim spare wheel
- Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics
- Body color body side molding
- Front and rear body color bumpers
- Chrome/bright trim on bumpers
- Day time running lights
- Driver internally adjustable body color door mirrors , passenger externally adjustable body color door mirrors
- External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,877, overall width (mm): 1,763, overall height (mm): 1,430, wheelbase (mm): 2,718, front track (mm): 1,499, rear track (mm): 1,499 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,064
- Mechanical foldable mirrors
- Front fog lights
- Complex surface lens halogen bulb twin headlights
- Luxury trim
- Metallic paint , black paint , gloss paint
- Rear window
- Tinted glass
- Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 1,671 and curb weight (kg) 1,407
- Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior
- Air conditioning
- Fixed mast antenna
- Front ashtray
- Audio anti-theft protection:
- Stereo Delco audio system with AM/FM
- Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
- Cargo area light
- Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 481
- Front seats cigar lighter
- Clock
- Dashboard full console with open storage box , floor full console with covered storage box
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights
- Cruise control
- Front seats and rear seats cup holders
- Door ajar warning
- Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
- Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
- Carpet floor mats
- Driver and passenger front airbag
- Bucket seat
- 3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
- Folding front seat center armrest with integral box
- Lockable illuminated glove compartment
- Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats , two head restraints on rear seats
- Headlight control with dusk sensor
- Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,001, rear headroom (mm): 955, front hip room (mm): 1,321, rear hip room (mm): 1,326, front leg room (mm): 1,069, rear leg room (mm): 965, front shoulder room (mm): 1,410, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,397 and interior volume (liters): 2,775
- Low fuel level warning
- Low washer fluid level warning
- Internal button power locks
- Power steering
- Front reading lights
- 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
- Folding rear seat center armrest with trunk access
- Bench asymmetrical three rear seats
- Rear view mirror
- Electric remote trunk/hatch release
- Front seat back storage
- Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
- Seating: five seats
- Four speakers
- Plastic steering wheel
- Tachometer
- Driver and passenger vanity mirror
- Ventilation system with five fan speeds and recirculation setting