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1956 Oldsmobile Series 88
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,166.00
No. Produced 31,949
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 3611
Weight 3,691lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 203.3 inches
Width 78.6 inches
Height 62.3 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 9.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 230@4000
Rated Horsepower 48.05
Torque 340@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting V1000001
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 3.64 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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 7.1 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.: 567M1001 to 567M81004, 567A1001 to 567A23776, 567B1001 to 567B13643, 567K1001 to 567K23009, 567L1001 to 567L27685, 567C1001 to 567C21622, 567W1001 to 567W20657, 567T1001 to 567T12624

1956 Oldsmobile Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1956 Oldsmobile Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
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
Motor Age November 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1956Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Regent Maroon
Turquoise Metallic
Festival Red
Sterling Gray Metallic
Shantung Beige
Alcan White
Artesian Blue Metallic
Cirrus Blue
Canyon Green Metallic
Ice Green
Charcoal Metalli-Chrome
Citation Bronze Metalli-Chrome
Citron Cream
Terra Cotta
Island Coral
Tropical Green Metalli-Chrome
Lime
Nordic Blue Metallic
Antique White
Rose Mist Metallic
Gold Mist Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Powerglide automatic transmissionOpt
Power steeringOpt
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