1989 Ninety-Eight | ||
| Whats new for 89: A new grille consisting of six openings on each side of the center divider is the major visual change. Three-point rear seatbelts are standard on all models. The options list has been expanded with the addition of a driver's side airbag, Anti-lock brakes and steering wheel touch controls, which are not available with the airbag.  |
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| Biggest News: Available driver's side airbag is new, but not the first time it's been offered on the Ninety-Eight. Airbags became available for '74 and were dropped after '76 due to slow sales. | ||
| Standard Engine | 3.8 V6 | |
| Optional Engine(s) | none | |
| Standard Transmission | 4-speed automatic | |
| Optional Transmission(s) | none | |
| Exterior Dimensions | Sedan | |
| Overall length (in.) | 196.4 | |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 110.8 | |
| Luggage cap. (cu. ft.) | 16.4 | |
| Fuel tank (gals.) | 18.0 | |
| Interior Dimensions | Sedan | |
| Headroom f/r | 39.3/38.1 | |
| Legroom f/r | 42.4/40.8 | |
| Shoulder room f/r | 58.9/58.8 | |
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| Identifying an 89: 1989 Ninety-Eights are visually identical to the '90s. The grille consists of six openings on each side of the center divider. Similar to 1981, which was of course another bodystyle. | ||
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