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1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic Series 88
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,574.00
No. Produced 13,548
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 3211
Weight 4,046lbs
Wheelbase 123 inches
Length 217.5 inches
Width 80.6 inches
Height 59 inches
Front Tread 61 inches
Rear Tread 61 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 370.71 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 11/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.75 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 9.75 to 1
Brake Horsepower 240@4400
Rated Horsepower 51.2
Torque 375@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Prefix C
Engine No. Location On top of center exhaust port, on left cylinder head.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.15 to 1
2nd 1.37 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.28 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 with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 2.5 Pints
Cooling System 20 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 607-01001
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1: Series
Digits 2: Unknown
Digits 3-7: Production number
VIN Location On left front door pillar.
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Additional Information

1960 Oldsmobile Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1960 Oldsmobile Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los 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 January 1960Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1960Detroit 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
Golden Mist Metallic
Platinum Mist Metallic
Provincial White
Turquoise Metallic
Shell Beige
Charcoal Mist Metallic
Citron
Fern Mist Metallic
Dresden Blue Metallic
Copper Mist Metallic
Gulf Blue Metallic
PalMetallicto Mist Metallic
Garnet Mist Metallic
Cordovan Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Power antennaOpt
Heater and DefrosterOpt
Dual ExhaustOpt
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