1982 Oldsmobile Firenza Sedan Base
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- Photo: 80sOldsmobileWagon by dave_7, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Oldsmobile Firenza (6300083907) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Oldsmobile Firenza (6300082867) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Olds Firenza by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Oldsmobile Firenza Hatchback rear by mark.mitchell.brown, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1982 Oldsmobile Firenza Sedan Base is a 1.8-liter inline-4 sedan with front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,818 MSRP.
The Firenza measures 171.9 inches long on a 101.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,461 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,818 ($26,330 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8 L OHV I4 (L46), carbureted -- sole engine at launch; a 1.8 L SOHC I4 (LH8), Brazilian-built, with throttle-body fuel injection was added during the model year |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Injection Type | Carbureted (L46) or throttle-body fuel injection (LH8), depending on which engine was fitted |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171.9 in |
| Width | 65 in |
| Height | 53.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,461 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 Oldsmobile Firenza Sedan 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Oldsmobile FIRENZA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 19, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
NHTSA campaign 06E043000
Mar 8, 1982 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
UNDER CERTAAIN CONDITIONS, THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK FILLER VENT PIPE COULD FRACTURE. THE FRACTURE OF THESE CLAMPS COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AT ANY OF THE FOUR PIPE TO HOSE CONNECTIONS. LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR DURING REFUELING, OR WHILE DRIVING, IF THE FUEL TANK IS ABOVE 3/4 FULL.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND VENT PIPE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V021000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 OLDSMOBILE FIRENZA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.