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Oldsmobile 88

Oldsmobile 88 - it is a series of large-size cars manufactured by the American machine-building giant General Motors under the brand of Oldsmobile since 1949-th year.

In the period from 1950-th in 1974, the first year model 88 was a bestseller of the company. Also the series served as the flagship of the Oldsmobile, especially in the first years of the issue, because of its high efficiency due to its relatively small size, small weight and advanced engine, designed for the luxury car class.

Cars Oldsmobile 88 gathered at the plants in American cities Uentcvill, Missouri, flint, Michigan and lake Orion, Michigan.

For all the active В«lifeВ» model was released a huge number of modifications, including Futuramic, Golden Rocket, Super, Dynamic, Delmont, Jetstar, Delta and others.

The first cars Oldsmobile 88, built on the platform of B are supplied in the back of the hardtop. In the basis of lay powerful (145l.s.) 5-tilitrovyy the engine of the Rocket. Supplied with 4-ehskorostnoy automatic В«gidromatikoyВ» or trehskorostnoy mechanical transmission. Model 1949-1952gg called В«the King of NASCARВ», because machines managed to win 6 out of 9 races for 3 years. The sale came hardtopy, coupes, sedans and station wagons.

Since 1971-th year all big cars Oldsmobile 88 suffered a complete change and were increased in size, though, and continued to travel by 3.15-metre wheelbase. Were available 4-ehdvernye city sedans, 2-uhdvernye or 4-ehdvernye hardtopy and cabriolet. Inside the machines was 5,7 - or 7-litre engine of the Rocket V8 250-340 HP with a low compression ratio.

To 1976-WMD year, all of the machine Oldsmobile 88 received the radiator grille, rectangular headlamps and tail lights.

Other names of this model: Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight, Oldsmobile Rocket 88, Oldsmobile 88 coupe, Oldsmobile Holiday 88, Oldsmobile 88 convertible, Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88, Oldsmobile Super 88, Oldsmobile Dynamic 88, Oldsmobile Super Holiday 88, Oldsmobile Jetstar 88, Oldsmobile Delta 88, Oldsmobile Delmont 88, Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Holiday coupe