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Oldsmobile Aurora I 4.0 V8 32V (253 Hp)
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Oldsmobile Aurora:
The Oldsmobile Aurora is a luxury sedan, manufactured and marketed by General Motors from 1994 until 2003 over two generations — sharing platforms with Buick Riviera and using the Cadillac-derived G platform. At the time of production, the Aurora was the flagship vehicle in the Oldsmobile lineup. It originated as the 1989 Oldsmobile tube car concept.
The Aurora replaced the Toronado coupe and eventually the Oldsmobile 98, LSS and Regency in the Oldsmobile range — using V8 and V6 engines. It was equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Oldsmobile Aurora (I). With 352 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1795 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.5 s). The top speed reaches 217 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Oldsmobile Aurora I was primarily a North American market vehicle and was not tested by Euro NCAP. Its safety performance would be assessed under contemporary US crash test standards of the mid-1990s.
4.0 V8 32V (253 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 4.0L L47 V8 engine provides smooth, ample power for comfortable highway cruising and confident acceleration, though it's more about effortless luxury than outright sportiness. Its 253 Hp is respectable for its era.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is a significant drawback, with urban consumption at 13.8 l/100 km and extra-urban at 9.1 l/100 km. This is typical for a large V8 from the 90s but high by modern standards.
Community Verdict
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5 / 5
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Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive and sleek exterior styling
- • Powerful and smooth 4.0L V8 engine
- • Very comfortable and quiet ride quality
- • Spacious and well-appointed interior for its time
- • Excellent highway cruiser
Cons:
- • Notorious Northstar engine reliability issues (e.g., head gaskets)
- • Poor fuel economy, especially in city driving
- • Front-wheel-drive platform limits dynamic handling compared to RWD rivals
- • Aging interior technology and design
- • Limited aftermarket support and parts availability
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2001 - 2003).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Oldsmobile |
| Model: | Aurora |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.0 V8 32V (253 Hp) |
| Start of production: | January, 1994 |
| End of production: | June, 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 253 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 63.3 Hp/l [158mm more] |
| Torque: | 352 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | L47 More details about the engine L47 |
| Engine displacement: | 3995 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.6 l |
| Coolant: | 12 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 217 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.1 kg/Hp, 140.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.1 kg/Nm, 196.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1795 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 457 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5218 mm mm [158mm more] |
| Width: | 1891 mm mm [41mm more] |
| Height: | 1407 mm mm [33mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2890 mm mm [40mm more] |
| Front track: | 1588 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1589 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/60 R16 S |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
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