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 ...

Like the 350, the Oldsmobile 403 V8 is a small block engine, but with a larger bore of 4.351 inches. It produced 185 ...

Nevertheless, the prototype W-43 engine was by no means an ... Though it never made it into production, the Oldsmobile W-43 455 remains a fascinating V8 that showcases just how far engineers ...

While Oldsmobile became overshadowed by other GM ... Cadillac’s 7.7-liter 472 V8 engine boasted smooth, reliable power and advanced casting techniques. Unlike its predecessor, the 429, the ...

the Oldsmobile 442 did not roll off the production line with a 442-cubic-inch engine but with a 400-cubic-inch unit. However, this car is powered by a 455-cubic-inch V8. It was the largest ...