For 1998, the Oldsmobile Aurora continues with its stylish exterior design, superb road manners, luxurious interior and 250-hp V8 engine. It's basically the same engine used in the Indy Racing League cars that compete
in the Indianapolis 500. For 1998, Oldsmobile's flagship sedan comes in three new exterior colors and one new
interior color. The suspension, steering and emissions controls have all been refined for 1998.
For the most part, however, the Aurora has remained unchanged since its introduction in 1994. With its
stunning design, the Aurora was a dramatic departure for a conservative nameplate when it was introduced,
but it's now a familiar face.
And that's not such a bad thing. The validity of the original concept has passed the test of time. Engineers
and assemblers alike have had a chance to work out any bugs that may have afflicted the earliest examples. And
people have had time to become accustomed to what was initially a radical design. It's a case of familiarity
breeding contentment.
But offering the same product for several years in a row brings some built-in challenges. As other manufacturers