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98
1972 Oldsmobile 98
Ninety-Eight
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1972
Make
Oldsmobile
Model
98
Variant
Ninety-Eight
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
11th Generation 1st Facelift
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Ninety-Eight Coupé 7.5 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
228 hp
Power (kW)
168 kW
Torque
488 Nm (360 lb-ft)
Top speed
192 km/h
(119 mph)
0–60 mph
9.8 seconds
0–100 km/h
10.4 seconds
Displacement
7,446 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,786 mm
(227.8 in)
Width
2,022 mm
(79.6 in)
Height
1,374 mm
(54.1 in)
Wheelbase
3,226 mm
(127.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,600 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
104.78 mm
(4.1 in)
Stroke
107.95 mm
(4.3 in)
Compression Ratio
8.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
95 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,615 mm
(63.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,626 mm
(64.0 in)
Turning Circle
13.9 m
Ground Clearance
125 mm
(4.9 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
986 mm
(38.8 in)
Head Room, Rear
968 mm
(38.1 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,077 mm
(42.4 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,031 mm
(40.6 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,582 mm
(62.3 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,422 mm
(56.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,633 mm
(64.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,610 mm
(63.4 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
589 litres
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
98
Model
37 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
98 Ninety-Eight
1971–1979
98 Ninety-Eight Coupe Generations
2 of 5
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11th Generation 1st Facelift
1972
Year
1972
Powertrain
Ninety-Eight Coupé 7.5 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
228 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
RWD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline