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98
1958 Oldsmobile 98
Ninety-Eight
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
1958
Make
Oldsmobile
Model
98
Variant
Ninety-Eight
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
5th Generation Facelift
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Ninety-Eight Convertible Coupé 6.1 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
309 hp
Power (kW)
227 kW
Torque
556 Nm (410 lb-ft)
Top speed
188 km/h
(117 mph)
0–60 mph
9.8 seconds
0–100 km/h
10.3 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
4,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
Displacement
6,075 cc
10W-40
10W-50
15W-40
20W-40
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
4.3 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
93.66 mm
(3.7 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :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
Platform
General Motors Platforms
C Platform (RWD)
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 Ninety-Eight
1952–1970
98 Ninety-Eight Convertible Generations
3 of 14
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5th Generation Facelift
1958
Year
1958
Powertrain
Ninety-Eight Convertible Coupé 6.1 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
309 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
