1983 Oldsmobile Toronado

The GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 51,025 mile 1983 Oldsmobile Tornado for your consideration. This Olds comes in a clean white paint job complemented by a mint red interior. Powering this clean Tornado is a 5.0 V8 Motor paired to a smooth-shifting automatic transmission. This Olds comes with a new windshield, new water pump, new rear shocks, new tires, and much much more. So if you are in the market for a olds that is in like-new shape this is the car for you. Please call or email us today for more information.

The third generation Toronado was substantially downsized, losing nearly 1,000 lb (450 kg) and almost 16 in (410 mm) in length. Reflecting its 206 in (5,200 mm) length and 114 in (2,900 mm) wheelbase, it came equipped with the smaller Oldsmobile 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8. The engine was rated at 170 HP/270 lb.ft. torque giving it a top speed of over 110 mph (175 km/h) and a 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) acceleration time of 9.4 seconds. This was considered one of the faster times for that era.
A 307 cu in (5.03 L) V8 (140 HP) was introduced in 1980, and a larger 252 cu in (4.13 L) version of the Buick V6 (125 HP) shared with the Riviera was made available from 1981 to 1984, but it proved unpopular due to its slow acceleration.
Also offered in these years was Oldsmobile's new diesel V8, that is based on the division's gasoline-powered 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8, but with added block material. This engine was novel and economical, and sales were initially good. The diesel engine acquired a terrible mechanical reputation, becoming a genuine black eye for Oldsmobile. Many cars which originally came diesel-equipped were eventually converted to gasoline engines when disgusted owners finally threw in the towel. The engine was revised through its life, which fixed many issues that hurt its reputation, but it was too late and the engine was eventually dropped.

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