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1957 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1957
Make
Oldsmobile
Model
98
Variant
Starfire
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
5th Generation
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Starfire 98 Convertible Coupé 6.1 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
281 hp
Power (kW)
207 kW
Torque
542 Nm (400 lb-ft)
Top speed
182 km/h
(113 mph)
0–60 mph
10.9 seconds
0–100 km/h
11.4 seconds
Dimensions
Length
5,504 mm
(216.7 in)
Width
1,940 mm
(76.4 in)
Height
1,459 mm
(57.4 in)
Wheelbase
3,200 mm
(126.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
93.66 mm
(3.7 in)
Compression Ratio
Displacement
6,080 cc
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
76 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,499 mm
(59.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,473 mm
(58.0 in)
Turning Circle
13.1 m
Ground Clearance
175 mm
(6.9 in)
Interior
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Oldsmobile
622 vehicles
Leg Room, Front
1,123 mm
(44.2 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,582 mm
(62.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,448 mm
(57.0 in)
98
Model
37 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
98 Starfire
1957
Generation
5th Generation
Year
1957
Powertrain
Starfire 98 Convertible Coupé 6.1 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
281 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
