1995
Oldsmobile released the 1995 Aurora prototype press photos on December 30, 1992. The prototype was almost identical to the final product.
While it was launched in April of the previous year, Oldsmobile�s new 1995 Aurora was touted by the automaker as its leading edge product�the company�s �renaissance� automobile�as it prepared for Oldsmobile�s centennial date (August 21, 1997) and beyond for 1995.
Aurora�Series 3G�V-8�Oldsmobile�s state-of-the-art four-door front-wheel drive luxury performance sedan offered a grocery list of technological advancements and offered a power-train anchored by the return of the V-8 engine to the Oldsmobile fold, not seen since the rear-drive Custom Cruiser was discontinued after the 1992 model. The Aurora�s V-8 was a new 4.0-liter dual overhead-cam unit with die-cast aluminum block and cast aluminum cylinder heads. The 32-valve, 250-hp, 244 cubic inch V-8 had a 10.3:1 compression ratio and was produced at General Motor�s Livonia, Mich., plant. It was linked to a Hydra-matic 4T80-E four-speed electronically-controlled automatic transaxle, Standard features of the Aurora included anti-lock brakes, driver�s and passengers side airbags, traction control, �Pass-key II� anti-theft system and Goodyear Eagle GA tires mounted on 7.0x16-inch cast aluminum wheels. Also new was the use of recycled materials In six areas of the Aurora, including the rear seat electrical module support panel, headliner supports, aluminum bumper beams, front end and radiator panels, sound insulation and trunk lining.
Olds Milestone:
Motorsport Aurora V-8 introduced, wins six races and eight poles, sweeps GTS-1 Drivers and manufactures championships; Brix Racing Oldsmobile-Spice wins second consecutive IMSA WSC class in Daytona 24-hour race; Olds wins record 12th consecutive NHRA manufacture�s Cup, tenth consecutive �Automobile Manufacturer of the Year� award, and seventh consecutive Pro-Stock Cup; Warren Johnson scored Oldsmobile�s milestone 400th NHRA national event victory.
On sale in the spring of 1994 as an early '95 model, Oldsmobile's new luxury sedan was built on a new front-drive chassis shared with the Buick Riviera coupe. Oldsmobile essentially created the Aurora from scratch, borrowing no parts from other models except the audio systems. Aurora's only engine was a 250-horsepower 4.0-liter V8 with dual-overhead camshafts. It teamed with an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission that incorporated Performance and Normal shift modes. Only a single model was offered. Standard equipment included dual airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, and traction control with an on/off switch.
Produced for '95:
47831
Paint:
Stereo:
Radio: Stock Delco
Pirelli P6000 Sport Veloce Tires:
P225/60R16 V-Speed rated
Road & Track- (test) '95
List $31,370 as tested $32,429
32-valve 244cu 4.0-liter SFI DOHC V8 10.3:1 Compression
250 HP @ 5600 RPM / 260 TQ @ 4400 RPM 3.48 gears
0-60 8.6 sec
Breaking 60-0 131-feet
Breaking 80-0 244-feet
1/4 Mile 16.5 sec
Top Speed 135mph
300-ft skidpad 0.81g
