1974 Ninety-Eight | ||
| Whats new for '74: Styling was revised for '74 to include larger grille openings in front. Tail lamps were redesigned too. The major change was on the inside where there was an all new dash layout shared with other full-size Oldsmobiles. Regency line was expanded to include a Coupe. Perhaps previewing the end of hardtop coupes, an Elegance option was added mid-year Available on LS and Regency coupes, it included a padded landau top and small fixed opera windows. Tempmatic air conditioning and pulse-wipers were new options. 
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| Biggest News: A new Air Cushion Restraint system (also known as airbags) became available. The proved unpopular with the buying public mainly due to high prices. | ||
| Standard Engine | 455 V8 4bbl. | |
| Optional Engine(s) | none | |
| Standard Transmission | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-matic | |
| Optional Transmission(s) | none | |
| Exterior Dimensions | Coupe/Sedan | |
| Overall length (in.) | 232.2 | |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 127.0 | |
| Luggage cap. (cu. ft.) | 22.0 | |
| Fuel tank (gals.) | 26.0 | |
| Interior Dimensions | Coupe | Sedan |
| Headroom f/r | na | na |
| Legroom f/r | na | na |
| Shoulder room f/r | na | na |
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| Identifying a '74: Styling on the '74 Ninety-Eights was shared with Custom Cruiser models. Delta 88's would appear similar but with a different grille design. | ||
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