Production began in 1978 Initially offered as a 350-CID V8, a V6 version was offered in 1979 and again in 1982 Largely based on the Oldsmobile 350-CID gasoline engine Plagued by severe problems ...

Having been defunct for over 20 years, the Oldsmobile has a long legacy and part of that is due to the Rocket 88 V8 engine that powered the vehicle. This engine dates back to 1949, and it was one ...

I had the misfortune of driving a 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 when ... mine came with the 5.0-liter gasoline-powered V8, which was an utterly underwhelming engine that couldn't keep up with any ...

The car sports a super-rare lightweight feature on the rear end, and the renovation was completed with original and New Old Stock parts ...

like most V8 engines of the era, the 455 V8’s performance dwindled over the years as more stringent emissions requirements became established. While Oldsmobile became overshadowed by other GM ...

See All 28 Photos We had to ask, why an Olds? Early on, the Olds brand was a leader in engine technology with one of the first mass-produced overhead-valve V-8 engines, and the brand had a ...