Oldsmobile JETFIRE 1963
GENERAL
| Model |
Hardtop Coupe |
| Wheel base |
112" |
| Overall length |
192.2"' |
| Overall width |
73.7" |
| Overall height (Coupe) |
52.3' |
| Tread, front. |
56.0"' |
| Tread, rear. |
56.0' |
| Shipping weight (Coupe). |
2755 Ibs. |
| Turning diameter |
37.0 ft |
| Tires. |
6.50 x 13" |
ENGINE
Turbo-Rocket, ultra high-compression V-8 Turbocharger and fluid
injection
| Horsepower |
215 of 4800 RPM |
| Torque, Ib.-ft. |
300 at 3200 RPM |
| Bore and stroke. |
3.5" x 2.8" |
| Displacement, cubic inches. |
215 |
| Compression ratio |
10.25-to 1 |
| Carburetor. |
single-throat |
| Fuel tank capacity |
16 gallons |
| Fuel required |
Premium |
| Cooling capacity |
12.5 qts. |
|
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Performance-tailored pistons, connecting rods, main bearings, distributor,
fuel pump and coil.
CHASSIS
Frame—Frame-integral with body • Brakes—self-adjusting; cast iron with
cooling flange; 130 sq.-inches lining area • Front
suspension—coil spring; rubber insulated front cross-member; Pivot-Poise
with counter-dive • Rear suspension—coil spring; 4-link suspension with
Twin-Triangle Stability; Propeller shaft two-piece with center bearing
• Rear axle—semi-floating; hypoid gears; axle ratio 3.36-to-l • Transmission—3-speed
synchromesh standard; 4-speed fully synchronized transmission optional;
1963 Hydra-Matic optional • Steering—dual center- control recirculatmg
ball-nut.
