1985 Ninety-Eight | ||
| Whats new for '85: Ninety-Eights were all new for '85. Now built atop the newly downsized and front-wheel-drive C-Body platform. Though the car was smaller on the outside, there was still plenty of room for six passengers inside. Coupes became available in Brougham trim. A rear window mounted third brakelight was optional. Three engines were available, but most cars were built with the optional 3.8 V6.  |
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| Biggest News: '85 marked a drastic change for the Ninety-Eight. The second wave of downsizing in less than a decade mean no more V8 engines and front-wheel drive instead of rear wheel drive. It payed off for Olds as sales soared over 100 percent. | ||
| Standard Engine | 3.0 V6 2bbl. | |
| Optional Engine(s) |
3.8 V6 fuel injected. 4.3 V6 Diesel | |
| Standard Transmission | 4-speed Overdrive automatic | |
| Optional Transmission(s) | none | |
| Exterior Dimensions | Coupe/Sedan | |
| Overall length (in.) | 196.4 | |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 110.8 | |
| Luggage cap. (cu. ft.) | 15.7 | |
| Fuel tank (gals.) | 18.0 | |
| Interior Dimensions | Coupe | Sedan |
| Headroom f/r | 39.3/38.1 | 39.3/38.1 |
| Legroom f/r | 42.4/40.8 | 42.4/40.8 |
| Shoulder room f/r | 58.9/57.6 | 58.9/58.8 |
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| Identifying an '85: '85 and '86 are the only years of this bodystyle not to have composite headlamps. '85s have an all chrome grille, while '86s have a body-colored section in the center. | ||
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