Common questions

When did the Oldsmobile Aurora come out for sale?

When did the Oldsmobile Aurora come out for sale?

By the time the Aurora was released, Oldsmobile was in need of a comeback as annual sales had fallen from a record high of 1,066,122 in 1985 to just 402,936 in 1993.

What are the specs of a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora?

The 2001 model is built on a new front-drive platform, and at 199.3 inches is half a foot shorter and 165 pounds lighter than its predecessor. V-6 models ride on 16-inch-diameter tires, and V-8 models have 17-inch rubber. Olds says the new Aurora is roomier inside despite the smaller exterior.

Is there a manual transmission on an Oldsmobile Aurora?

No manual transmission was ever offered on the Aurora. Since the late 1980s GM had wanted a new car to rejuvenate Oldsmobile; thus the Aurora was developed, with several styling cues taken from the 1960s Oldsmobile Toronado.

How big is the trunk of an Oldsmobile Aurora?

Olds says the new Aurora is roomier inside despite the smaller exterior. Though there is enough headroom and legroom for taller passengers in the rear seat, the cushion is low and the seatback is reclined — a position some find uncomfortable. Trunk volume is 1.2 cubic feet smal…

When did the Oldsmobile Aurora go out of production?

The second generation Aurora went into production on November 1, 1999, and went on sale in February 2000 as a 2001 model. The last V6-powered Auroras rolled off the assembly line on June 21, 2002. The final 500 Auroras ended production on March 28, 2003.

The 2001 model is built on a new front-drive platform, and at 199.3 inches is half a foot shorter and 165 pounds lighter than its predecessor. V-6 models ride on 16-inch-diameter tires, and V-8 models have 17-inch rubber. Olds says the new Aurora is roomier inside despite the smaller exterior.

What’s the difference between a 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora?

The 1998 model had a few minor refinement changes to the brakes, suspension, steering and emissions controls. A new front control arm design with front hydraulic bushing and rear cross axis ball joint for enhanced ride smoothness and better isolation from road noise and vibration.

Olds says the new Aurora is roomier inside despite the smaller exterior. Though there is enough headroom and legroom for taller passengers in the rear seat, the cushion is low and the seatback is reclined — a position some find uncomfortable. Trunk volume is 1.2 cubic feet smal…

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Ruth Doyle