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1997 Oldsmobile Aurora Review

The beauty of luxury.

1997 Aurora Review Summary & Specifications

Is any car perfect? Negative. If for no other reason than that individual

driving needs and desires differ from person to person, no automobile on

the road today can be all things to all people. That's what makes the selection

process so interesting.

The Olds Aurora, however, presents a strong case for all-around desirability

in this class, even against such well-regarded makes as the Lexus GS 300

and Infiniti J30.

Admittedly, the sticker price is getting into rare air and it won't

be for every budget. Nevertheless, Olds delivers a great deal of elegant

car for the money. It's pleasant, competent, beautiful to look at, and

comes out of the box with a groaning list of standard equipment.

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1997 Oldsmobile Aurora Specs
Vehicle CategoryLuxury Cars
EditorDaniel Charles Ross
Model Lineup
Engines (standard)4.0-liter dohc 32v V8
Transmissions (standard)4-speed automatic
Engines (optional)
Transmissions (optional)
Safety Equipment (standard)ABS, dual airbags
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled InLake Orion, MI
Manufacturer Phone1-800-442-6537
Manufacturer URLwww.oldsmobile.com
Base Price MSRP36400


1997 Oldsmobile Aurora Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPAurora
Standard EquipmentDual automatic climate control a/c, AM/FM/CD/cassette audio, power windows, heated power mirrors, power leather seats, theft deterrent, power locks, keyless remote entry, intermittent wipers, rear window defogger, automatic load leveling, wood trim, auto-tint rear-view mirror w/compass, cruise control, universal garage door opener, cornering lamps, traction control, aluminum alloy wheels
Destination Charge
Options as Tested (MSRP)Power moonroof, premium AM/FM/CD/cassette audio, Autobahn package
Gas Guzzler Tax
Layout
Price as Tested39121
Horse Power250 @ 5600
Torque260 @ 4400
Fuel Economy17/26
Wheelbase113.8
Length/Width/Height205.4/74.4/55.4
Track Front/Rear62.5/62.6
Turning Radius41.9
Seating Capacity5
Front Head/Hip/Leg room38.7/55.1/55.1
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room36.9/55.8/38.4
Trunk Volume16.1
Payload
Towing Capacity1000
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionIndependent
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight3967
Stock TiresP235/60R-16
Brakes Front/Reardisc/disc
Fuel Capacity16.1
1997 Oldsmobile Aurora