1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight LS
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Photo: 1984 Oldsmobile 98 Regency coupe, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency sedan, front right, 07-21-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Oldsmobile Ninety Eight (Orange Julep) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1980-84 Oldsmobile 98 Regency coupé by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Brougham sedan, rear right, 08-30-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the tenth generation (1977–1984); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1984 Oldsmobile 98 Regency coupe, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency sedan, front right, 07-21-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Oldsmobile Ninety Eight (Orange Julep) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980-84 Oldsmobile 98 Regency coupé by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Brougham sedan, rear right, 08-30-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight LS is a 5.7-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The Ninety-Eight measures 221.4 inches long on a 119.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,000 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.7L V8 OHV |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 103.0 x 86.0 mm |
| Injection Type | 4-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 221.4 in |
| Width | 76.3 in |
| Height | 55.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 119 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,000 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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