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| 1954 Oldsmobile 98 Series | ||
| Holiday Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $2,570.00 | |
| No. Produced | 8,865 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 3037 | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 126 inches | |
| Length | 214.3 inches | |
| Width | 78.3 inches | |
| Height | 62.2 inches | |
| Front Tread | 59 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 324.3 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 7/8 & 3 7/16 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.25 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 185@4000 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 48.05 | |
| Torque | 300@2000 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Carter or Rochester | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | 3-speed manual, helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 11 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.42 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Ball & nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel 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.: 549M1001 to 549M44758, 549A1001 to 549A7278, 549B1001 to 549B6362, 549K1001 to 549K10921, 549L1001 to 549L11436, 549C1001 to 549C8426, 549W1001 to 549W7779, 549T1001 to 549T4101 | |||