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What was the name of the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora?

What was the name of the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora?

On some 1997s a modest “Oldsmobile” badge returned to the right-rear corner of the car along with the Aurora name. The 1998 model had a few minor refinement changes to the brakes, suspension, steering and emissions controls.

What kind of transmission does an Oldsmobile Aurora have?

It was equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission with performance algorithm shifting. 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.

Who was the designer of the Oldsmobile Aurora?

Early design work on what would become the Aurora began as early as the late 1980s and manifested itself with a 1989 engineering concept known as the Oldsmobile Tube Car designed by Bud Chandler.

When was the last year the Aurora was made?

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.

On some 1997s a modest “Oldsmobile” badge returned to the right-rear corner of the car along with the Aurora name. The 1998 model had a few minor refinement changes to the brakes, suspension, steering and emissions controls.

It was equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission with performance algorithm shifting. 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.

What was the drag coefficient of an Oldsmobile Aurora?

Both engines retained the 4.0 L capacity, but the Northstar LMP version was twin-turbocharged. The Aurora had a drag coefficient of 0.32. The Aurora was highly regarded at the time for its refined engine, excellent build quality, well-balanced ride, and structural integrity.

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.

Early design work on what would become the Aurora began as early as the late 1980s and manifested itself with a 1989 engineering concept known as the Oldsmobile Tube Car designed by Bud Chandler.

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