Oldsmobile Firenza

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Oldsmobile Firenza Coupe (1984)
Oldsmobile Firenza Coupe (1984)
Firenza
Production period: 1982-1988
Class : Compact class
Body versions : Sedan , station wagon coupe , station wagon , coupe
Engines:
Petrol engines : 1.8-2.8 liters
(61-97 kW)
Length: 4402-4475 mm
Width: 1651 mm
Height: 1313-1402 mm
Wheelbase : 2570 mm
Empty weight : 1031-1137 kg

The Oldsmobile Firenza was a lower middle class vehicle built by the American automaker Oldsmobile from the beginning of 1982 to the summer of 1988 .

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

Except for details on the body 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 listened to the name “J-Car” ( GM-J platform ) within the group .

Model history

The Firenza was introduced in March 1982, initially only as a notchback sedan and hatchback coupé with a 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 basic and SX (coupé) or LX (sedan). The smooth front section without a radiator grille was modernistic (instead air inlets in the front apron supplied the engine with air), while the rear lights traditionally had the rectangular shape typical of Oldsmobile.

At the beginning of 1983, sales of the five-door station wagon ( cruiser ) in basic and LX equipment began. The new basic engine is a two-liter four-cylinder from Chevrolet with manifold injection and 64 kW (87 hp). A 1.8-liter injection engine with 62.5 kW (85 hp) built in Brazil is available as an option.

At the end of 1983 the front section was revised. The basic coupé was optionally available with a GT package and the LX sedan with an ES package and a sportier look. The two-liter engine now develops 65 kW (89 hp), the smaller engine 61 kW (83 hp).

In autumn 1984 the rear section was changed. On request, all models (standard in the GT package) were also available with a 2.8-liter V6 from Chevrolet that developed 97 kW (132 hp).

From the end of 1985, the 1.8-liter came back to 62.5 kW (85 PS). In addition, the hatchback coupé was dropped as an SX in favor of a notchback coupé with basic or LC equipment. From then on, the station wagon was only available in one equipment version.

Further detail changes such as matt black anodized trim on the base model (option for all models except station wagon) and an FE3 sports suspension were made at the end of 1986. The two-liter was now available with 67 or 75 kW (91 or 103 hp), although the smaller four-cylinder was deleted.

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

Production of the Firenza ceased in the summer of 1988 without a direct successor. Oldsmobile produced a total of 287,000 copies of the vehicle.

  • Oldsmobile Firenza Sedan (1984)

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  • Oldsmobile Firenza Sedan (1988)

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  • Contemporary advertising literature, as well as: Flammang, James M./Kowalke, Ron: Standard Catalog of American Cars 1976–1999. Kraus Publications, Iola 1999.

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