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Oldsmobile Jetfire

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.90 mm × 71.10 mm 3.5 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 3.5 litre 3531 cc (215.475 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.25:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester carburettor
Maximum power 218 PS (215.0 bhp) (160.3 kW) @ 4600 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 8.50 s
0-100 mph 28.20 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.50 s @ 80.00
Standing km
Top speed 172 km/h (107 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 165.77 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 407.0 Nm (300 ft·lb) (41.5 kgm) @ 3200 rpm
bmep 1448.5 kPa (210.1 psi)
Specific torque 115.26 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 441.38 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type 1 Garrett AiResearch turbo
Intercooler
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2845 mm
wheelbase 112 in
Length (milimeters) 4780 mm
Length (inches) 188.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1819 mm
Width (inches) 71.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1328 mm
Height (inches) 52.3 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1297 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2859 lb
Weight distribuiton 54.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 60.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.3 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.93 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock 4.750
Turning circle
Tyres 6.50 x 13 4-ply
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅ 241 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.36

General information

RAC rating 39.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1962

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