Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight VIII
The Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight VIII (1977–1985): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 11 versions in the United States.
Model codes: B-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 5,460–5,524 mm Traficom | – | 5,525–5,540 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm Traficom | – | 1,951 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,397–1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,950–2,960 mm RDW | – | 2,946 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,714–1,812 kg RDW | – | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,814–1,912 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,295–2,445 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 907–908 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 454–750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 6 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 595 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 3,115 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
All 11 versions of the Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight VIII
United States 11 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985(FFS) CA model · (FFS) | 3.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985(GM-OLDS) (FFS) CA model · (GM-OLDS) (FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1985(GM-OLDS) (FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985(350 V8) | 5.7 L | Diesel | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 301 g/km |
| 1985(350 V8) | 5.7 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 301 g/km |
| 1984(GM-BUICK) · (GM-BUICK) CA model | 3.8 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1984(GM-OLDS) · (GM-OLDS) CA model | 5.0 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1984(GM-OLDS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1984(GM-OLDS) CA model | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1984(350 V8) (DIESEL) | 5.7 L | Diesel | 3-speed automatic | – | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 301 g/km |
| 1984(350 V8) (DIESEL) | 5.7 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | – | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 301 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.