1977 Oldsmobile Toronado Base
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- Photo: Oldsmobile Toronado (8212539996) by Wayne Wilkinson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Oldsmobile Toronado (2917458618) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Second Generation (1970s) Oldsmobile Toronado (54189218059) by Ethan Long, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Oldsmobile Tornado (3101061799) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado Base is a 185-hp 6.6-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.
It makes 185 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque.
The Toronado measures 219.9 inches long on a 122.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.6L V8 OHV |
| Displacement | 6.6 L |
| Horsepower | 185 hp |
| Torque | 325 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 110.5 x 86.0 mm |
| Injection Type | 4-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 26 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Torsion bars, unequal-length double wishbones |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 219.9 in |
| Width | 79.8 in |
| Height | 54.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1977 Oldsmobile TORONADO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 20, 1978 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
THE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A HIGHER THAN NORMAL RETURN SPRING LOAD ON THE TRANSMISSION LOCKING PAWL. WHEN THE PARK POSITION IS SELECTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER, THE PARKING PAWL MAY NOT ENGAGE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 78V252000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1977 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.