What is the Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight?
The Eighty-Eight, also known as the 88, was a long-running Oldsmobile passenger car. Its later generations were sedans in the larger-car part of the range, carrying the familiar name through a major change in layout and character.
The eighth generation ran from 1977 to 1985 on the B-body platform. The ninth followed from 1986 to 1991 on the front-wheel-drive H-body platform, and the tenth ran from 1992 to 1999 on H-body. This shift marked a move from the traditional rear-wheel-drive format to a front-wheel-drive sedan.
Engines and power
US EPA listings span engines from 3.0 to 5.7 litres and include petrol and diesel versions. Canadian NRCan listings show a 3.8-litre petrol engine. The engine range varied across generations and versions.
How economical is the Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight?
The best combined US EPA rating is 21 MPG, with the lowest listed consumption at 11.2 L/100 km. Canada’s NRCan five-cycle figures show a lowest listed consumption of 11.4 L/100 km. EPA and NRCan use different test procedures, so results across the two markets are not direct comparisons.
Where was the Eighty-Eight sold?
US EPA figures cover the Eighty-Eight from 1984 to 1996, while Canadian NRCan figures cover 1995 to 1999. The US listings include petrol and diesel; the Canadian listings show petrol.
Questions and answers
How many generations of the Eighty-Eight are listed?
Three: the eighth generation (1977–1985), ninth (1986–1991) and tenth (1992–1999).
Was the later Eighty-Eight front-wheel drive?
Yes. The ninth and tenth generations used the front-wheel-drive H-body platform.
What engine sizes appear in the US listings?
They span 3.0 to 5.7 litres, with petrol and diesel versions.
What is the best combined EPA rating?
The best combined US EPA rating is 21 MPG.
