Specs
Research 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
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Brakes
| Brake Type |
Power |
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
10.83 x 1.27 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
8.86 x 1.77 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) |
45.8 |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) |
50.7 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) |
- TBD - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) |
- TBD - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) |
133.0 |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) |
86.1 |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) |
48.3 |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) |
51.4 |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) |
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Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
12.15 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
10.7 |
Electrical
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
105 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140 |
Engine
| Engine Order Code |
LA1 |
| Displacement |
3.4L/205 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
180 @ 5200 |
| Fuel System |
SFI |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
205 @ 4000 |
| Engine Type |
Gas V6 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Min Ground Clearance (in) |
5.5 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) |
63.3 |
| Track Width, Front (in) |
61.5 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
67.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
72.2 |
| Length, Overall (in) |
187.4 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
112.0 |
| Rear Door Opening Height (in) |
40.7 |
| Liftover Height (in) |
24.0 |
| Rear Door Opening Width (in) |
51.4 |
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
20.0 |
Interior Dimensions
| Third Leg Room (in) |
34.0 |
| Third Shoulder Room (in) |
60.1 |
| Passenger Capacity |
7 |
| Passenger Capacity |
8 |
| Second Head Room (in) |
39.3 |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
55.5 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
59.8 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
39.9 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
39.9 |
| Third Hip Room (in) |
48.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) |
36.9 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
61.9 |
| Third Head Room (in) |
38.8 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) |
N/A |
| Second Hip Room (in) |
64.3 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
25 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
18 |
Steering
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
37.4 |
| Steering Type |
Power Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
13.79 - 15.51 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3.05 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
Summary
| Vehicle Name |
Oldsmobile Silhouette |
| Vehicle Name |
Oldsmobile Silhouette |
| Body Style |
4 Door Van |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Twist Axle |
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
25 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
32 |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
1.42 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
1.34 |
Tires
| Front Tire Size |
P205/70R15 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P215/70R15 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/70R15 |
| Spare Tire Size |
T125/70R15 |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
|
| Front Tire Order Code |
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| Front Tire Size |
P215/70R15 |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
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Trailering
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
2000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
200 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
200 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
350 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
2000 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
3500 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
3500 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
350 |
Transmission
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.57 |
| Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.29 |
| Clutch Size (in) |
N/A |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.39 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.71 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.92 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
Electronic |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Type |
4 |
| Trans Order Code |
MX0 |
Vehicle
| EPA Classification |
2WD Special Purpose |
Weight Information
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3746 |
Wheels
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 6 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 4 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 6 |
| Spare Wheel Material |
- TBD - |
