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| 1950 Oldsmobile Series 98 | ||
| Town Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $2,115.00 | |
| No. Produced | 255 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 3808 | |
| Weight | 3,710lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 122 inches | |
| Length | 209 inches | |
| Width | 80 inches | |
| Height | 62 5/16 inches | |
| Front Tread | 59 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 61.5 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | 90 degree V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 303.7 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/4 & 3 7/16 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.25 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 135@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 45.0 | |
| Torque | 263@1800 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Various | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | 3-speed manual, helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | 10.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.90 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 9 | ||
| Digits 1-2: Model year | |||
| Digits 3: Series | |||
| Digits 4: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 5-9: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On left front body hinge pillar. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: 509M1001 to 509M51635, 509A1001 to 509A7949, 509B1001 to 509B7412, 509K1001 to 509K14934, 509L1001 to 509L10157, 509C1001 to 509C10375, 509W1001 to 509W10280 | |||