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1955 Oldsmobile Series 88
Sedan
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $2,091.00
No. Produced 37,507
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 3611
Weight 3,688lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 203.4 inches
Width 77.8 inches
Height 62.2 inches
Front Tread 59 inches
Rear Tread 58 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 324.3 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 7/8 & 3 7/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 185@4000
Rated Horsepower 48.05
Torque 320@2000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting V400001
Engine No. Location Stamped on pad on top left cylinder bank of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rochester
Type 3-speed manual, helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.39 to 1
2nd 1.53 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.53 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.42 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Ball & nut
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.6 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.5 Pints
Cooling System 20.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
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.: 557M1001 to 557M83115, 557A1001 to 557A25284, 557B1001 to 557B14033, 557K1001 to 557K25801, 557L1001 to 557L26305, 557C1001 to 557C23907, 557W1001 to 557W18188, 557T1001 to 557T13728

1955 Oldsmobile Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
1955 Oldsmobile Shop ManualHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age January 1955Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1955Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Regent Maroon
Polar White
Mist Gray Metallic
Juneau Gray Metallic
Turquoise Metallic
Bimini Blue Metallic
Grove Green Metalli-Chrome
Panama Blue Metallic
Twilight Blue
Mint Green
Glen Green Metallic
Caspian Cream
Coral
Chartruese
Burlingham Red
Shell Beige
Frost Blue
Bronze Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
Power steeringOpt
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