Specs
Research 1996 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
Series I - 1SB 4dr Sedan Series I - 1SB
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
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Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
10.94 x 1.27 |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
8.85 x 1.77 |
Brake ABS System |
4 Wheel |
Brake Type |
Power |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
11.78 |
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
690 |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
124 |
Engine
Fuel System |
SFI |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
230 @ 4000 |
Engine Order Code |
L36 |
Engine Type |
Gas V6 |
Displacement |
3.8L/231 CID |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
205 @ 5200 |
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
74.6 |
Liftover Height (in) |
29.0 |
Track Width, Rear (in) |
60.3 |
Track Width, Front (in) |
61.5 |
Height, Overall (in) |
54.8 |
Min Ground Clearance (in) |
5.3 |
Length, Overall (in) |
205.5 |
Wheelbase (in) |
110.7 |
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
18.0 |
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³) |
108.1 |
Second Hip Room (in) |
54.8 |
Second Shoulder Room (in) |
51.6 |
Second Leg Room (in) |
38.7 |
Second Head Room (in) |
37.6 |
Front Hip Room (in) |
56.5 |
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
59.0 |
Front Leg Room (in) |
42.0 |
Front Head Room (in) |
38.7 |
Passenger Capacity |
6 |
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
19 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
29 |
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
2.97 |
Steering Type |
Power Rack & Pinion |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16.5 |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
44.0 |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
40.0 |
Summary
Vehicle Name |
Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite |
Vehicle Name |
Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite |
Body Style |
4 Door Sedan |
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
0.669 |
Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut |
Suspension Type - Rear |
Chapman Strut |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
35 |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
35 |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
1.18 |
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code |
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Spare Tire Size |
T125/70D15 |
Rear Tire Size |
P205/70R15 |
Front Tire Size |
P205/70R15 |
Rear Tire Order Code |
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Front Tire Order Code |
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Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
1000 |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
100 |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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Transmission
Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.70 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.57 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.92 |
Trans Description Cont. Again |
Electronic |
Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD, |
Trans Type |
4 |
Trans Order Code |
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Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
2.84 |
Clutch Size (in) |
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Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.38 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Vehicle
EPA Classification |
Large Car |
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3593 |
Wheels
Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Spare Wheel Material |
- TBD - |
Front Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 6 |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 6 |
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 4 |