• The Ninety-Eight was Oldsmobile's entry into the four-door-sedan market. It was discontinued after the 1996 model. That model boasted two trim levels: the Regency Elite I and Regency Elite II. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) on the Regency Elite I was $28,160, and the MSRP for the Regency Elite II was $29,260.
  
  

Engine Specifications

• The 1996 Ninety-Eight utilized a 3.8-liter V-6 engine. This engine had 205 horsepower, 230 foot-pounds of torque, two valves per cylinder, an overhead cam, 3.80-inch bore and 3.40-inch stroke, along with a compression ratio of 9.4:1. A four-speed automatic overdrive transmission came standard.
  
  

Fuel Economy

• The Ninety-Eight's fuel tank held a maximum of 18 gallons. It got 19 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.
  
  

Dimensions

• The 1996 Ninety-Eighty had four doors and stood 54.80 inches tall. It was 205.70 inches long and 74.60 inches wide, with a 110.80 inch wheelbase. It weighed 3,519 pounds.
  
  

Passenger Room

• The Ninety-Eight could accommodate up to six passengers. Front passengers got 38.80 inches of headroom, 42.70 inches of legroom, 58.10 inches of shoulder room and 56.50 inches of hip room. Rear passengers could expect 37.70 inches of headroom, 40.70 inches of legroom, 58.10 inches of shoulder room and 54.80 inches of hip room.
  
  

Safety Specifications

• The Ninety-Eight came standard with anti-lock brakes. In the event a crash, there were passenger and driver airbags.
  
  

Amenities

• The 1996 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight had standard air-conditioning, cruise control and a tilt steering wheel. It came with a cassette player and leather seats.