Oldsmobile's Auto Show Exhibit Stresses Engineering, Comfort

Oldsmobile has designed its
1963 models for broader appeal
through fresh, youthful styling,
stronger model identification,
many improvements for custom-
er comfort and important engi-
neering advances.
These advances include a new
adjustable tilt - type steering
wheel and — another first for
Oldsmobile—an exclusive posi-
tive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem.
Jack F. Wolfram, Oldsmo-
bile's general manager and a
vice president of General Mo-
tors, announced that "Oldsmo-
bile is offering 26 highly dis-
tinctive models for 1963, rang-
ing from the crisply designed,
longer-looking F-85 to the most
elegant 98's we've ever built.
"Styling distinctiveness, im-
pressively apparent in each
1963 Oldsmobile series," Wol-
fram continued, "has been
gained through sweeping
changes in body and sheet
metal, individualized grilles,

rear quarter surfaces and tail
lamps, bright metal accent
trim and contemporary roof
and upper structure design.
New rooflines have been de-
signed for the Dynamic and
Super 88 Holiday Sedans and
for the Starfire. Two new 98
models have been added."
He said that all 1963 Oldsmo-
biles are equipped with a new
door interlock system which in-
creases resistance to door-open-
ing under impact. Self adjusting
brakes are standard equipment
on all models.
A new padded instrument
panel houses recessed control
knobs to further contribute to
passenger safety.
The heating, ventilating
and air conditioning systems
are operated by a single con-
trol unit to maintain a more
constant temperature under
all weather conditions.
"Other changes for additional
interior comfort," Wolfram con-
tinued, "include virtual elimi-

nation of the front-floor-to-sill
step-in and a near 50 per cent
reduction in the size of the
front floor tunnel. The rear tun-
nel is four inches narrower than
in 1962 models.
"Another important improve-
ment is Oldsmobile's optional
`Tilt-Away' steering wheel," he
said. "By operating a small
lever at the base of the steering
column, the driver may position
the steering wheel at whatever
angle best suits him. He may
also tilt the wheel to its most
vertical position for easier entry
and exit."
Wolfram said that other
engineering advances include
revised rear suspension geom-
etry and newly designed body
mountings for more all-round
driving pleasure through
amazingly quiet and smooth
operation. The cars corner
better due to improvements in
sway control. For added man-
euverability, turning diame-

ter has been reduced almost
three feet.
Standard on all Oldsmobiles
for 1963 is a positive crankcase
ventilation system which great-
ly diminishes crankcase fumes.
"An exclusive Oldsmobile de-
velopment," Wolfram explained,
"this ventilation device con-
tains a dual action valve. At
idle and at low speeds, the
valve remains closed and all the
fixture is routed directly to the
carburetor throttle body. At
higher speeds, the valve opens
and the fumes are divided, with
the major portion directed into
the air cleaner snorkel intake
air stream where it is mixed
with outside air and refiltered
before entering the carburetor."
A new generator, the Delco-
tron, improves charging at idle
speeds, thus prolonging battery
life. The Delcotron is a self-
contained unit and requires no
further lubrication during nor-
mal life of the car.

On all Oldsmobile 88's, 98's
and Starfires, the speedome-
ter is driven off the left front
wheel instead of through a
gear in the transmission, for
quieter operation.
All 1963 full-size Oldsrnobiles
are powered by 394 cubic inch
displacement engines designed
to give utmost efficiency on
premium grade fuels.
The Rocket engine, rated at
280 horsepower with two-barrel
carburetor and 10.25 to 1 com-
pression ratio, is standard on
the Dynamic 88.
The Super 88 and most 98
models are equipped with the
Skyrocket engine, using the
same compression ratio but de-
veloping 330 horsepower with
a four-barrel carburetor.
Oldsmobile's high perform-
ance engine, the 345 horsepower
Starfire, is standard on both
Starfire models and the new 98
Custom Sports Coupe.
Engine options are avail-
able only on Dynamic 88's.

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Starfire features a 345-h.p. ultra high-compression engine,
leather-appointed bucket seats, full-length console with T-stick
Hydra-Matic Drive, power steering, power brakes, tachometer.

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They steal the show—and no wonder! Starfire for '63, America's
full-size sports car sensation, combines pure glamor with a
touch of adventure! And JETFIRE—the first production car
with a fluid-injected, turbocharged engine! Both deliver
brilliant V-8 performance and have the exciting styling to
complement it! See these two breath-taking sports cars—and
all the great new Oldsmobile models for 1963—at the Show
... then test-drive them at your Oldsmobile Quality Dealer's!

For '63...there's "SOMETHING EXTRA"

about owning an OLDSMOBILE!

Beneath its sleek hardtop exterior, JETFIRE sports a 215-h.p. Turbo-
Rocket V-8 -Engine, Morocceen bucket seats, front compartment
control console with Turbo-Rocket Gauge, and dual outlet exhausts.

NINETY-EIGHT • SUPER 88 • DYNAMIC 88 • STARFIRE • F-85 • JETFIRE

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