Oldsmobile Rocket V8 engine

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:jet_engine
gptkbp:aftermarket_support strong
gptkbp:bore 3.5-4.0 inches
gptkbp:compression_ratio 8.0:1-10.5:1
gptkbp:configuration gptkb:V8
gptkbp:control_system carburetor or EFI
gptkbp:cooling_system water-cooled
gptkbp:cylinder_head_type aluminum or iron
gptkbp:displacement 303 cubic inches
gptkbp:engine cast iron
gptkbp:engine_configuration front-engine
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:internal_combustion_engine
overhead
gptkbp:exhaust_system carbureted
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1949
gptkbp:fuel_capacity wet sump
500-600 lbs
gptkbp:fuel_economy varies by model
gptkbp:fuel_type gptkb:gasoline
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Oldsmobile Rocket V8 engine
gptkbp:ignition_system gptkb:Retail
gptkbp:influenced modern V8 engines
gptkbp:influenced_by Flathead V8 engine
gptkbp:legacy American muscle cars
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Oldsmobile
gptkbp:market_segment luxury vehicles
gptkbp:material aluminum
gptkbp:notable_features high torque
gptkbp:notable_models gptkb:Oldsmobile_88
gptkb:Oldsmobile_Cutlass
gptkb:Oldsmobile_98
gptkb:Oldsmobile_Toronado
gptkbp:number_of_engines V configuration
gptkbp:performance high performance
gptkbp:power_output 135-400 hp
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:1990
1949-1990
gptkbp:racing_series used in drag racing
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:General_Motors
gptkbp:replaced_by Oldsmobile L37 V8 engine
gptkbp:stroke 3.5-4.0 inches
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Oldsmobile_V8_engine
gptkbp:torque 300-500 lb-ft
gptkbp:tuning high
gptkbp:used_in Oldsmobile cars
gptkbp:valve_configuration overhead valve
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ransom_E._Olds
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6