Classic Sports Car

OLDSMOBILE TORONADO

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Sold/no built 1965-’66/40,963

Constructi­on steel body, steel perimeter frame chassis

Engine all-iron, ohv 6967cc V8, four-barrel Rochester carburetto­r

Max power 386bhp @ 4800rpm (gross)

Max torque 475Ib ft @ 3200rpm (gross)

Transmissi­on three-speed auto, FWD

Suspension: front independen­t, by wishbones, torsion bars, anti-roll bar rear beam axle, single-leaf springs

Steering power-assisted recirculat­ing ball

Brakes drums

Length 17ft 7in (5359mm)

Width 6ft 61/2in (1994mm)

Height 4ft 5in (1346mm)

Wheelbase 9ft 11in (3022mm)

Weight 4570Ib (2155kg) Mpg 11.8

0-60mph 8.7 secs Top speed 126mph

Price new £4067

Price now £10-25,000

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