OLDSMOBILE 88

The 'Oldsmobile 88' was a full-size car sold by the Oldsmobile division of General Motors and produced from 1949 until 1999. From 1950 to 1974 the 88 was the division's top-selling line, particularly the entry-level models such as the 88 and Dynamic 88. The 88 series was also an image leader for Oldsmobile, particularly in the early years (1949–51) when it was one of the best performing automobiles thanks to its relatively small size, light weight and advanced overhead-valve high-compression V8 engine originally designed for the larger and more luxurious 98 series but dropped into the smaller six-cylinder Oldsmobile 76 body, creating what was considered the granddaddy of the musclecars of the 1960s.
A large number of variations in nomenclature were seen over this long model run—Delmont, Delta, Dynamic, Jetstar, Starfire, Super, Holiday, L/S, LSS, Celebrity, and Royale were used at various times with the 88 badge, and Fiesta appeared on some station wagons in the 1950s and 1960s. The name was more commonly shown as numbers in the earlier years and was usually spelled out in the later.
The Oldsmobile Eighty Eight was produced in Wentzville, Missouri; Flint, Michigan; and Lake Orion, Michigan.

Contents
1949
1950
1951
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971-76
1977-85
1986
Voice Diagnostic System
1992
External links

1949

Oldsmobile introduced the 88 badge in 1949. It was named to complement the already-existing 76 and 98. The new car used the 76's platform with a powerful new ''Rocket'' V8 engine. This combination of a relatively small light body and large, powerful engine made it a precursor to the muscle car. This combination performed well in various racing classes, which led directly to increased sales to the public. There was a pent up demand for new cars in the fast-expanding post WWII economy, and the 88 appealed to many ex-military personnel who were young and had operated powerful military equipment.
The 88 enjoyed a great success, inspiring a popular 1950s slogan, "Make a Date with a Rocket 88", and also a song, "Rocket 88", often considered the first rock and roll record. In the 1960s, Oldsmobile would adopt the rocket as its logo, and the 88 name would remain in the Olds lineup until the late 1990s, virtually until the end of Oldsmobile itself.

1950

Styling changes include the replacement of a two-piece windshield with a one-piece unit and the addition of the Holiday hardtop coupe to the line. Also a three-speed manual transmission with column shift became available as a "delete for credit" option to the Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. The 88 now outsold the six-cylinder 76 lineup, which was dropped entirely after the 1950 model year.

1951

The new 'Super 88' model was introduced in 1951 as a more luxurious version of the basic 88 and produced until 1964. The base 88 was now the entry-level Olds as the six-cylinder 76 line was dropped.

1957

For this year only, the basic 88 was officially named 'Golden Rocket 88', taken from Olds' 1956 Motorama two-passenger show car. However, the only badging was an "88" underneath each taillight. Also for 1957 the "J2" option was offered, with three 2-barrel carburetors, similar to the Pontiac Tri-Power.

1958

1958 is best known in Oldsmobile as the year of the "Chromesmobile" thanks to tremendous splatterings of chrome trim on the body, particularly on the higher-priced Super 88 and Ninety-Eight models. The styling was advertised by Olds as the "Mobile Look."
The 'Dynamic 88' debuted in 1958 and lasted through 1966 positioned as the entry level model below the 'Super 88.' This model featured a more economical Rocket V8 than its more expensive linemates - a detuned 265-horsepower version of the 371 cubic-inch Rocket V8 with two-barrel carburetion. Super 88 and 'Ninety-Eight' models were powered by a four-barrel 300-horsepower version of that engine as standard equipment with a J-2 option featuring three two-barrel carburetors and 310 horsepower.
New option for 1958 was a "Sportable" radio that could be removed from the instrument panel through the glove compartment and used as a portable radio for beaches, picnics, etc. thanks to portable batteries.
A revised instrument panel was highlighted by a new deep-dish steering wheel with "horn bars" replacing the long-standing horn ring still common during that period.
Despite an economic recession that cut into new car sales industrywide, and especially affected the medium-priced car market that Olds competed in, Oldsmobile saw only a slight decline in sales for 1958 and even rose in industry standings to fourth-place behind the "Low-Priced Three" of Chevrolet, Ford and Plymouth, while surpassing a now-floundering sister division Buick on the sales charts for the first time in many years. Oldsmobile was also way ahead of other middle-priced competitors such as sister division Pontiac, Mercury, Dodge and Chrysler, along with Ford Motor Company's all-new and ill-fated Edsel, and Chrysler Corporation's 'DeSoto' - the latter two nameplates of which would fade into oblivion within the next three years.

1959

All Oldsmobiles were completely restyled for 1959 with a longer, lower and wider body on the basic GM B-body, which for the first time was used on all of General Motors' standard-sized cars from the lowest-priced Chevrolet to the most-expensive Cadillac. Styling highlights for the new models, promoted as the "Linear Look," included six-window styling on four-door pillared sedans, glassy semi-fastback rooflines on Holiday coupes and flat-blade rooflines with thin windshield and C-pillars on Holiday sedans which created a "fishbowl"-like effect. While many 1959 model cars featured bigger and sharper fins, Olds featured more subdued "oval" fins and far less chrome than the '58 model for a much cleaner look. Wheelbases on 88 models increased by one inch to 123 inches while Ninety-Eights stayed at 126 inches.
A larger 394 cubic-inch Rocket V8 with four-barrel carburetion and rated at 315 horsepower was standard equipment on Super 88 and Ninety-Eight models. The lower-priced Dynamic 88 series was powered by 371 cubic-inch Rocket V8 carried over from 1957-58 rated at 265 horsepower with two-barrel carburetion, or optional four-barrel version rated at 300 horsepower.

1960

A major facelift with new grille and taillights and revised rear design highlighted the 1960 Oldsmobiles. The larger 315-horsepower 394 cubic-inch Rocket V8 continued as standard power for Super 88 and Ninety -Eight models. Dynamic 88s continued with the 371 cubic-inch Rocket V8 that was detuned to 240 horsepower thanks to a lower compression ratio that permitted the use of lower-priced regular gasoline.

1961

An all-new body and chassis with all-coil suspension replacing the previous leaf springs highlighted the 1961 full-sized Oldsmobiles, which for the first time were joined by the new compact F-85 models. Wheelbases remained the same as in 1960, but overall length and width were reduced a bit to more sensible proportions. All full-sized Oldsmobiles were now powered by the 394 cubic-inch Rocket V8 with the Dynamic 88 getting a two-barrel, 250-horsepower version that used regular gas, while the Super 88 and Ninety-Eight were powered by a four-barrel "Ultra High Compression" 394 Skyrocket V8 rated at 325 horsepower. The Skyrocket engine was available as an extra-cost option on the Dynamic 88.
A new three-speed "Roto" Hydra-matic transmission that was smaller and lighter than the previous four-speed unit was introduced on all full-sized Oldsmobiles (optional on 88s and standard on Ninety-Eight) with a scaled-down version used in the compact F-85.
At mid-year, a sporty and luxurious convertible called the 'Starfire' was introduced. It was based on the Super 88 ragtop and featured leather bucket seats, center console with floor shifter for the Hydra-matic transmission (incidentally the first U.S. full-sized production car to feature an automatic transmission with a console-mounted floor shifter) and loads of other standard items such as power steering, brakes, windows and driver's seat. The Starfire was also powered by an even higher-performance version of the "Ultra High Compression" 394 cubic-inch Starfire V8 rated at 335 horsepower.

1962

The 1962 Oldsmobiles received a minor facelift that included a revised grille and tailights, along with a new convertible-like roofline on Holiday hardtop coupes. Length was increased somewhat to give the '62 Olds a longer look. The Starfire gained a new two-door hardtop in addition to the original convertible. Engines uprated to 280 horsepower for the standard engine in the Dynamic 88 thanks to a higher compression ratio that demanded the use of premium fuel (a regular-fuel 260-horsepower version was offered as a no-cost option), 330 horses for the "Skyrocket" V8 standard on Super 88 and Ninety-Eight and 345 horses for the top Starfire Rocket V8.

1963

New, squared-off styling highlighted the 1963 full-sized Oldsmobiles. Rooflines on most models were unchanged from 1962, except that the Starfire Holiday (hardtop) coupe received an exclusive squared-off roof with concave rear window. Models and drivetrains in both the Dynamic 88 and Super 88 series were unchanged from 1962. New options this year included a "Tilt-Away" steering wheel that could be adjusted to six positions and an AM/FM radio.

1964

Oldsmobile's new price leader full-sized car, the 'Jetstar 88' used the same basic bodyshell as other 88 models, but shared the many of the mid-size car components with the Oldsmobile F-85 line in the 1960s. The Jetstar 88 used the smaller 330 V8 and Jetaway (Super Turbine 300) two-speed automatic transmission in place of the 394 cubic-inch V8 and Hydra-Matic found in other Oldsmobiles, and 9.5 in (241.3 mm) drum brakes which were less effective than the 11-inch drums found on other full-sized Olds models including the top-selling Dynamic 88, the plusher and more powerful Super 88 and the larger and more luxurious Ninety-Eight. 1964 also saw the introduction of the 'Jetstar I'. This model was produced for just two years and was a direct competitor to the Pontiac Grand Prix in the same $3,500 price range. The 'Jetstar I' shared a notchback body style from the 'Starfire' along with its more powerful 345-horsepower 394 cubic-inch Rocket V8 engine but with less standard equipment and a lower price tag.
The Jetstar I is distinguishable from the Starfire and Jetstar 88 in that the rear window on the Jetstar I is concave, rather than convex.
The year 1964 was the last for the Super 88 series, which was replaced by the new Delta 88 for 1965. It was also the last year for Olds to offer full-sized station wagons for several years as the division introduced a new Vista Cruiser wagon in mid-1964 that featured skylights and a raised roofline over the rear seat and cargo area and offered six- or nine-passenger seating with all seats facing forward. The Vista Cruiser was basically a stretched out version of the intermediate F-85/Cutlass wagons with a six-inch longer wheelbase, making it comparable in overall size to the full-sized Chevrolet Impala and Pontiac Catalina wagons, though not in power as the Vista Cruiser was powered by the same 330 cubic-inch Jetfire Rocket V8 found in the mid-sized models rather than the larger 394 V8 used in full-sized cars.

1965

The 'Delta' name appeared for the first time in 1965 as an upscale trim line of the Dynamic 88, the 'Dynamic 88 Delta', replacing the previous top-series B-body Olds, the 'Super 88'. Early '65s were referred to as Dynamic 88 Deltas, but within a few weeks after the start of the model year, Olds began marketing the line as a separate series known as the Delta 88. Other full-sized Oldsmobile model lines included the low-priced Jetstar 88, the best-selling Dynamic 88, sporty Jetstar I and the sporty and luxurious Starfire, all riding on a 123-inch wheelbase and based on the General Motors B-body shared with all full-sized Chevrolets and Pontiacs, as well as the Buick LeSabre and Wildcat. The luxurious Ninety-Eight used the larger C-body shared with the Buick Electra 225 and all Cadillac models.
All 1965 Olds models featured all new styling and engineering. The B-body cars featured more rounded styling than previous years with Coke-bottle profiles and semi-fastback rooflines on Holiday (two-door hardtop) coupes - Jetstar I and Starfire coupes got a more rounded variation of the squared-off 1963-64 roofline with concave rear window shared by Pontiac's Grand Prix.
Also introduced this year was a new 425 cubic-inch Super Rocket V8 with horsepower ratings ranging from 300 to 370 depending on carburetion and compression ratio. The new three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission with torque converter replaced the original Hydra-Matic transmission used by Olds since its 1940 introduction.
No station wagons were offered in the full-sized Olds lineup as the division now concentrated its cargo-carrying business on the stretched-intermediate Vista Cruiser wagons.

1966

Few styling changes other than revised grilles and tail sections marked the 1966 full-sized Oldsmobiles. The sporty Jetstar I series was dropped with a lower-priced Starfire only offered as a hardtop coupe taking its place. The Starfire's price and equipment level was now at the same level as the former Jetstar I series with a less plush interior thanks to the leather seats being replaced by Morroceen vinyl and the movement of power windows and seats from standard equipment to the option list. Also downgraded from standard to optional equipment were the Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, power steering and power brakes. The same assortment of drivetrains were carried over from 1965.
All other series' 88 models were carried over from 1965 with a new convertible added to the Delta 88 line and the same bodystyle dropped from the Starfire and Jetstar 88 lines.
A new option for all Olds 88 (as well as Ninety-Eight and the new front-drive Toronado) models was GM's automatic Comfortron Air Conditioning system first introduced by Cadillac in 1964 that permitted the driver to automatically set a year-round temperature at a constant level. The basic Frigidaire air conditioning unit offered in previous years continued as before and becoming an increasingly popular option on full-sized Oldsmobiles.
Another new option for 1966 was a Tilt-and-Telescopic steering wheel that could be vertically adjusted to six different positions as well as telescoped outward from the instrument panel to improve driver comfort.

1967

The 'Delmont 88' was produced for just two years, 1967 and 1968. It replaced both the Jetstar 88 and Dynamic 88, featuring the 330 V8 in 1967 and the 350 V8 in 1968 as standard equipment. The 425 V8 was optional on the Delmont and standard on the Delta 88 and Ninety-Eight. The 'Delta 88' gained a new subseries called the 'Delta Custom' which had a plusher interior than the standard Delta 88 featuring a Strato bench seat in the Holiday (4-door hardtop) sedan or, in the Holiday (2-door hardtop) coupe, a choice of either Strato bucket seats with console or Strato bench seat with armrest. The 'Delta Custom' Holiday Coupe was essentially a successor to the former 88-based 'Oldsmobile Starfire' series offered in previous years (1961-66) but with a standard 'Olds 88' semi-fastback roofline rather than the Starfire's squared off roof with concave rear window.
New options for 1967 included front disc brakes and a Climate Combustion Control system for Rocket V8s designed to regulate carburetor air temperature, boost fuel economy, speed choke warm up and eliminate winter icing to permit easier starting and more efficient operation in cold weather.
More rounded styling cues marked all 1967 full-sized Oldsmobiles which received longer hoods and shorter decks and more sweeping fastback rooflines on 88 Holiday coupes to emulate the styling of Olds' front-wheel-drive flagship, the Toronado.

1968

New front end with split grille design that would become an Olds trademark in coming years highlighted all full-sized Oldsmobiles with horizontal lines on 88's and egg-crate patterns on Ninety-Eights. The Delmont 88 got a larger 350 cubic-inch V8 as standard equipment and the optional V8 that was standard on Delta 88/Custom and Ninety-Eight was jacked up to 455 cubic inches with a 390-horsepower W-33 option primarily designed as part of the division's police package available as an RPO on all 88's.

1969

The 1969 88 series dropped the Delmont name and replaced it with the 'Delta 88' with the Delta 88 Custom appearing as a full-line series. The 'Royale' line appeared on a top-line Holiday coupe and came standard with a more luxurious interior featuring a notchback bench seat with armrest or Strato bucket seats with optional center console. The standard engine in the base Delta 88 was a 350 cubic-inch Rocket V8 with two-barrel carburetor that was rated at 250 horsepower and ran on regular gasoline. Standard on the Delta 88 Custom and Royale models and optional on the base series was a two-barrel version of the 455 cubic-inch Rocket V8 rated at 310 horsepower designed to use regular fuel. Standard on the Ninety-Eight and optional on all Delta 88s was the four-barrel Ultra High Compression 455 cubic-inch Super Rocket V8 rated at 365 horsepower. Top option was the 390-horsepower version of the four-barrel 455 V8 available in all Delta 88 models as the W-33 option.
The two-speed Jetaway automatic that was previously offered as an option on the smaller engine 88 models was dropped completely in favor of the three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission previously only offered with the larger engines. Also a new GM-designed Variable-Ratio Power Steering system was introduced as an option on the Delta 88 and standard on Ninety-Eight.
All full-sized Oldsmobiles were completely restyled with more squared off bodylines and rooflines. Wheelbases were increased by one-inch to '124 on the Delta 88 and '127 on the Ninety-Eight.

1970

Only detail changes were made including a new split grille that no longer extended to surround the headlights and slightly revised rear section. Powertrain selections were carried over from 1969 with both 350 and 455 cubic-inch Rocket V8s now featuring "Positive Valve Rotators" for longer engine life and more efficient operation.

1971-76

All GM B-body full-size cars were enlarged for 1971 and now rode on a 124-inch wheelbase. It was available as a pillared four-door Town Sedan, two- and four-door Holiday hardtops and a convertible. Series models for 1971 included the base Delta 88, Delta 88 Custom and Delta 88 Royale, the latter inheriting the convertible body style previously offered on the base Delta 88.
Also new for 1971 was the Custom Cruiser station wagon, the first full-sized Olds wagon since 1964. It used the B-body of the Delta 88 on a longer (127-inch) wheelbase chassis that matched the larger and more luxurious C-body Ninety-Eight, but on its own loner chassis similar to other GM full-sized wagons with multi-leaf spring suspensions that differed entirely from the all-coil suspensions used in sedans and coupes. The Custom Cruiser came standard with the larger 455 Rocket V8 and utilized the disappearing clamshell tailgate of other big GM wagons.
Engine offerings again included 350 and 455 cubic-inch Rocket V8s ranging from 250 to 340 gross horsepower, all of which featured lowered compression ratios beginning in 1971 to enable use of lower octane regular leaded, low-lead or unleaded gasoline. Power front disc brakes were now standard equipment on all 88 models and beginning midway through the 1971 model year, Variable-Ratio power steering and Turbo Hydra-matic transmission were added to the standard equipment list.
For 1972, the Delta Custom series was dropped and the Royale series was expanded to include four-door Town and Holiday sedans. Advertised horsepower figures dropped to 175 for the base 350 two-barrel and 250 for the optional 455 four-barrel Rocket V8s thanks to an industry-wide switch in horsepower measurements from the previous gross method (as measured by a dynometer with no accessories attached) to the net method in which the power measurements were based upon an engine "as installed" in a vehicle with all emission controls and accessories hooked up.
For 1973, wider and lower spilt waterfall grilles flanked a new federally-mandated 5 MPH front bumper and larger one-piece rounded rectangular tailights replaced the four-segmented lights of 1972. Engine offerings included a standard 350 Rocket V8 with two-barrel carburetor (150 net horsepower) or optional 455 Rocket V8 with four-barrel carburetion and 215 horsepower with single exhaust or 250 horsepower with dual exhausts.
In 1974, a 5 MPH rear bumper was added and tailights reverted back to a four segment design similar to 1972 and the front grilles were narrowed and raised to hood level similar to 1971-72 models. Also, new rooflines were featured on Holiday hardtop coupes with fixed triangular side windows replacing roll-down windows of previous years. As Oldsmobile completely discontinued two-barrel carbureted engines this year, a new 350 four-barrel Rocket V8 (175 horsepower) became standard equipment with the 455 available as an option. Other highlights this year included an all-new flat instrument panel shared with Ninety-Eight and Toronado models with horizontal sweep speedometer and "Message Center" system of warning lights replacing the wrap-around dash of previous years. A new and seldom-ordered option available on all full-sized Olds models and Toronados was a driver's side airbag - among the first to be offered in a production automobile.
Detail changes for 1975 included revised grilles and tailights along with new rear quarter windows for pillared and Holiday sedans - the latter's design similar to an opera window. The same assortment of 350 and 455 cubic-inch Rocket V8s were still offered, but now hooked up to a catalytic converter that not only mandated the use of unleaded gasoline but also spelled the end of dual exhaust systems. 1975 was the final year for the Delta 88 Royale convertible, the last of which was built on June 11.
For 1976, the final year of this generation, the car received rectangular headlamps, with the parking lamps directly below instead of in the bumper. It was also the final year for the Holiday hardtop coupes and sedans, along with the 455 Rocket V8 and the optional airbag system that would generally become universal on production cars and trucks some 15 years later.

1977-85

There were now two body styles of the 88 on the GM B platform - the ''town sedan'' and the ''coupe'' - both pillared bodystyles. The 1977-1979 'Custom Cruiser' wagon was a Chevrolet Caprice clone.
The Royale name was removed from the trunk to become a simple interior trim option, the 'Royale Brougham' in 1979. The next year, this became the high-line model of the 88, a position it occupied through 1983.
During these years, fuel economy mandates resulted in the use of smaller engines than before. Beginning in 1977, the standard engine was now a Buick 231 cubic-inch V6 with optional engines including Oldsmobile-built 260, 350 and 403 cubic-inch Rocket V8s through 1979. A few '77 Delta 88s, however, slipped off the assembly lines with "Chevrolet"-built 350 cubic-inch V8s, leading many angry customers to file lawsuits against General Motors alleging "fraud" because they had bought (and paid a higher price - compared to a similar Chevrolet) for Oldsmobiles on the premise they would be powered by Rocket V8s.
This situation was well publicized as the "Chevymobile Affair" and GM ultimately settled with affected Oldsmobile owners by offering "extended" warranties for the "Chevy-powered" Oldsmobiles, or the option of returning those cars in exchange for a "real" Olds with a Rocket V8 - however, the latter option was not often exercised due to the fact the owner had to pay GM back money based on the number of miles his or her "Chevymobile" was driven, which could become a very expensive proposition.
By 1980, the "Rocket" terminology was removed from Olds V8s although the basic engine design would continue through 1990 and advertisements for Oldsmobiles (and other GM divisions' cars and trucks) would include the disclaimer that ''"Oldsmobiles (or other divisions') are equipped with engines manufactured by various GM divisions, subsidaries and worldwide affiliates."''
From 1978 through 1981, a 'Holiday 88' coupe was offered, featuring Strato bucket seats along with console and floor shifter, along with Super Stock wheels and two-tone paint schemes.
The 1981 model was the first to include the 'Computer Command Carburetor' in all 50 states. This system was the forerunner, and surprisingly similar to today's OBDII which is standard on all cars sold in the United States. The system read various parameters such as vehicle speed, throttle position, engine speed, engine temperature, and the oxygen content of the exhaust to provide the correct air/fuel mixture for any given driving condition.
Additionally, 1981 marked the discontinuation of the Oldsmobile "Rocket" 350 gasoline engine. The only V8 gasoline engine available for 1981 and later years was the Olds 307. The 350 remained available in diesel form, however. Also new for 1981 was the Turbo-Hydramatic 200-4R transmission, which added an overdrive gear to contribute to fuel economy and engine longevity.
For 1984, all Delta 88s were now 'Royale' models. A new 'LS' package denoted the top-end model.
The new front-wheel drive 98 debuted with a major redesign in 1985, and the new 'Delta 88 Royale Brougham LS' model of the 88 took its place as Oldsmobile's most luxurious rear-wheel drive car.

1986

For 1986, the ''Delta 88'' switched platforms from the GM B platform to the relatively smaller front-wheel drive GM H platform, with a wheelbase of only 110.8 inches. The headlights changed from square sealed beam quads to integrated regular/high beam composite lamps in 1987. In 1989, the prefix "Delta" was dropped, as was the hood ornament, leaving the model to simply become the "Eighty-Eight". The Eighty-Eight was given a mild facelift in 1990 before being redesigned again in 1992.
Its model range during this time was the standard 88, the 88 Royale, and the 88 Royale Brougham, in upscale order.
Engines:

★ 1986-1988.5 - 3.8L LG3 (231 in³) V6

★ 1988.5-1991 - 3.8L 3800 Series I (231 in³) V6
Transmission:

★ 1986-1988.5 - 440-T4 4-speed automatic overdrive

★ 1988.5-1991 - 4T60 4-speed Automatic overdrive

Voice Diagnostic System

This generation of Delta 88s had a voice diagnostic system that alerted the driver of problems. The voice was male and computer synthesized.
In the event of a warning, the door chime played three times rapidly and then played the voice alert. This happened twice in case the driver missed the warning the first time. Every alert also had corresponding light on the instrument cluster.
Warnings included:

★ "The engine coolant level is low!"

★ "The engine is overheating! Please stop the engine and consult the owner's manual!"

★ "The park brake is not fully released!"

★ "The key is in the ignition!" (Upon opening the door with the key inserted into the ignition.)

★ "The headlights are on!" (Upon turning off the car with the headlights on.)

1992

The Oldsmobile Eighty Eight was redesigned for 1992 to follow up with the redesign of the Oldsmobile Ninety Eight. This would prove to be the last ''Eighty Eight'' or ''88'' model from Oldsmobile when it was replaced by the base V6 version of the Oldsmobile Aurora for 2001.
It was available as four different models:

★ 1992–1999 'Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight': A mainstream fullsize sedan

★ 1992–1995 'Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale' and 'Eighty-Eight Royale LS'

★ 1996–1999 'Eighty-Eight LS': Replaced the Royale and Royale LS lineup.

★ 1996–1999 'Oldsmobile LSS': A "sports sedan" targeted to male European car buyers, available with a supercharged V6 and a floor mounted gear shifter. It is important to note, however, early LSS models (1995) were rarely equipped with the 3800 Supercharged engine.

★ 1997–1998 'Oldsmobile Regency': A luxury model that also replaced the Ninety-Eight
All four vehicles used the same 110.8 in wheelbase and shared an updated version of the GM H platform. The suspension tuning, interior appointments, and certain exterior trim was used to differentiate the three models.
Engine:

★ 1992–1999 3.8 L (231 in³) V6
From 1992–1999, the Eighty Eights were produced in Lake Orion, Michigan. The last Oldsmobile LSS was produced on September 23, 1998. The last Oldsmobile Eighty Eight 50th Anniversary Edition was manufactured on January 6, 1999.

External links

★ '96 Sedan review

★ The Oldsmobile Connection - The Site For Oldsmobile Enthusiasts

★ Oldsmobile Club of America