It sported a large v8 that carried a lighter body, the key formula that would. Sep 15, 2024 · this article explores the history of the rocket 88, with a particular focus on the model’s early generations that carried the “rocket” engine and name. The rocket 88 vaulted oldsmobile from a somewhat staid, conservative car to a performer that became the one to beat on the nascar (national association for stock car auto racing). The first generation 88 was powered by oldsmobile's 5. 0l rocket v8 engine, and was available in hardtop, coupe, sedan, and station wagon body styles. During the production of the first.
Sep 8, 2021 · in short, the 88 was the first american car to combine a relatively smaller, lighter body with a powerful v8 engine. Something chrysler didn't do until six years later. Nov 18, 2008 · the first domestic performance car to be introduced after world war ii was the oldsmobile rocket 88.