Oldsmobile Firenza

Production period:	1982 to 1988
Class:	Motor Car
Body versions:	Saloon, Coupé
Engines:	Gasoline e: 1.8-2.8 litres (61-97 kW)
Length:	4402-4475 mm
Width:	1651 mm
Height:	1313-1402 mm
Wheelbase:	2570 mm
Curb weight:	1031-1137 kg

The Oldsmobile Firenza was a built from early 1982 to summer 1988, the lower-middle-range vehicle of the American automaker Oldsmobile.

The name Firenza had previously been used for a sports version of the Oldsmobile Starfire.

Apart from details in bodywork and interior, the front-wheel drive Firenza was identical to its GM sister models Chevrolet Cavalier, Cadillac Cimarron, Buick Skyhawk and Pontiac J2000; Moreover, a close relationship was with the Opel Ascona C. The entire model family heard within the group on the name "J-Car" (GM-J platform).

History

The introduction of the Firenza took place in March 1982, initially only as notchback sedan and hatchback coupe with 1.8-liter four-cylinder and 65 kW (89 hp) or on request with a two-Liter four-cylinder and 67 kW (91 hp). The equipment levels are the basis and SX (coupe) or LX (sedan). Modernist was the smooth front end without grille (instead provided air intakes in the front apron, the engine with air), traditionally, however, the tail lights in the typical Oldsmobile rectangular shape.

In early 1983, the sale of the five-door station wagon (Cruiser) started in basic and LX equipment. New basic engine is a two-Liter four-cylinder from Chevrolet with intake manifold injection and 64 kW (87 hp). Optionally, there is a built in Brazil 1.8-liter injection engine with 62.5 kW (85 hp).

End of 1983, the front end is revised. The base coupe was available on request with GT package and the LX sedan also with ES package and sportier look. The two-Liter now produces 65 kW (89 hp), the smaller engine 61 kW (83 hp).

In autumn 1984, the rear end is changed. On request, there were all models (in the GT package as standard) with 2.8-liter V6 Chevrolet, which made 97 kW (132 hp).

From the end of 1985, the 1.8-liter came back to 62.5 kW (85 hp). In addition, the hatchback Coupe accounted for as SX in Favor of a notchback coupe with basic or LC equipment. The station wagon was from then on only available in one equipment version.

PERFORMANCE 82 hp 112 cu in 1.8-liter
max power (SAE net): 82 hp (61 kW) at 5,200 rpm
max torque (SAE net): 102 1b ft, 14 kg m (139 Nm) at 2,800 rpm
max engine rpm: 5,600; 44.6 hp/l (32.8 kW/l)
max speed: 99 mph, 159 km/h
power-weight ratio: Sedan 29.5 lb/hp (40.1 lb/kW), 13.4 kg/hp (18.2 kg/kW)
consumption: 33.6 m/imp gal, 28 m/US gal, 8.4 1 x 100 km.

Other detail changes such as matte black anodized trim on the base model (option for all models except estate) and a FE3 sports suspension took place in late 1986. The two-Liter was now available with 67 or 75 kW (91 or 103 hp), the smaller four-cylinder was painted.

In the fall of 1987, the front end was changed again and now had large rectangular headlights; previously only small double rectangular units had been possible due to the approval regulations. The model program is streamlined with only a basic model as a notchback coupe and sedan and a station wagon. The two-Liter now had 67 or 71 kW (91 or 97 hp), with the 2.8-liter six-cylinder was taken out of the program.

OPTIONAL
Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission, hydraulic torque converter and planetary gears with 3 ratios (I 2.840, II 1.600, III 1, rev 2.070), max ratio of converter at stall 2.70, possible manual selection, 3.180 axle ratio; air-conditioning; power steering; limited slip differential; heavy-duty battery; heavy-duty alternator; heavy-duty suspension; speed control; heated rear window; tilt of steering wheel; self-sealing tyres; side windows; electric seats; courtesy lamp; sunroof; vinyl roof.

The production of the Firenza is set in the summer of 1988 without direct successor. Oldsmobile made a total of 287,000 copies of the vehicle.