1981 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham
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- Photo: 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham in Dark Blue Metallic, front left, 2021-11-06 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham, front left, 09-30-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 3rd Oldsmobile Toronado by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado Caliente rear (8556976583) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 84 Oldsmobile Toronado (9348350586) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham is a 170-hp 5.7-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.
It makes 170 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque.
The Toronado measures 204.0 inches long on a 114.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Oldsmobile 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8, 170 hp / 270 lb-ft torque (standard); optional Oldsmobile 307 cu in (5.0 L) V8, 140 hp (introduced 1980); optional Oldsmobile 350 cu in (5.7 L) diesel V8; optional Buick 252 cu in (4.1 L) V6, 125 hp (available 1981-1984) |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (Turbo Hydra-Matic 325) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 204 in |
| Width | 79.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham 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 1981 Oldsmobile TORONADO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 16, 1981 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
THE FRONT LEFT UPPER CONTROL ARM NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED. THE NUTS MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF AND WITH CONTINUED DRIVING THE CONTROL ARM FRONT BOLT MAY WORK ITS WAY OUT OF POSITION OR BECOME DISPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 81V073000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1981 Oldsmobile TORONADO
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1981 Oldsmobile TORONADO (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.