Performance Review: Oldsmobile Delmont 88 7.5L V8 - [1968]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Oldsmobile Delmont 88 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Oldsmobile Delmont 88 7.5L V8 is the 3 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 1968. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1969 McLaren M6 GT 5.7 V8 and the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429.This particular Oldsmobile Delmont 88 has a 7453cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Delmont 88 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Delmont 88's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1885 kgs (4155 lbs) this makes the Oldsmobile Delmont 88 7.5L V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 or the give or take 50kg.

The Oldsmobile Delmont 88 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 7453cc 16V V8 engine produces 310 bhp (231 kW) @ 4200 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 490 lb-ft (664.3 Nm) @ 2400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (479 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Oldsmobile Delmont 88 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1988 Maserati 222 E 2.8 V6 BiTurbo (189.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Oldsmobile Delmont 88.

The Oldsmobile Delmont 88 has a Power to weight ratio of 164.4 bhp per ton and 259.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1968 Delmont 88 competing with the 1988 Maserati 222 E 2.8 V6 BiTurbo (189.4 bhp per ton) or the 2004 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 (189.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Oldsmobile Delmont 88 generating around 259.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2010 Ferrari 599 GTO (284.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 1968 Ford Mustang GT 6.4 V8 2+2 Fastback (284.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 9.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.0 secs, this made the Oldsmobile Delmont 88 7.5L V8 as fast as the 2005 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S (9.70 secs) the 1996 BMW 3 Series 318is 4d Saloon E46 (9.70 secs) the 1994 Peugeot 106 Rallye (9.70 secs) the or the 1984 Peugeot 604 GTi 2.8 V6 (9.70 secs). This Oldsmobile Delmont 88 7.5L V8 is also faster than the 2012 Lexus CT 200h 1.8L (9.80 secs) the 1980 Ford Mustang M81 Mclaren 2.3 Turbo (9.80 secs) the 1979 Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica Turbo (9.80 secs) the and the 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra 2.3 V6 Turbo (9.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Delmont 88 and the 2001 Honda Integra 2.0i VTEC Type R DC5

When talking about the performance of the Oldsmobile Delmont 88 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.04 secs @ 90.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2001 Honda Integra 2.0i VTEC Type R DC5 (14.97 secs), the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Polo R WRC 2.0 Turbo (14.97 secs), and the 1992 Nissan Sunny GTi R (14.98 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1968 version of the Oldsmobile Delmont 88 7.5L V8 has a maximum speed of 120mph.

Top Speed of the 1968 Delmont 88 equals the 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 (131 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1968 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 7.5L V8 then how about the 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 (131 mph), the 2011 Abarth 500C Essesse 1.4 Turbo (131 mph), or the 2011 Abarth 500 Essessee 1.4 Turbo (131 mph).

Related Links:

1968 Delmont 88 Rivals List.

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