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ID# 000934
1985 Oldsmobile Toronado - 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado Convertible
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1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
690 Henderson Avenue Staten Island, NY 10310 United States 718-448-5353 (Main Phone) 718-448-5288 (Fax) | Price: | $4,900 | | Condition: | Used | | Mileage: | 42,559 | | VIN Number: | 1G3EZ57YXFE317767 | | Transmission: | Automatic | | Engine Type: | 5.0L V8 4BBL | | Exterior Color: | White | | Interior Color: | Red | | Category: | Convertibles |
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AM/FM Radio
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Power Locks
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Power Steering
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Power Windows
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Cruise Control
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Power Mirrors
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Power Trunk Release
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Rear Defroster
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Leather Seats
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Power Seats
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Identifying an '85:
'84 and '85 Toronados look much alike with a body colored horizontal bar dividing the grille. However, the grille itself consists of two horizontal bars in each opening for '84 and a crosshatch eggcrate pattern for '85.
The third generation Toronado debuted in the fall of 1978 as a 1979 model. The car lost nearly 1,000 pounds (450 kg) and more than 20 inches (510 mm) in length, shrinking to a 114-inch (2,900 mm) wheelbase and an overall length of 204 inches (5,200 mm), all the while gaining passenger space.
1982–1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
1979–1981 Oldsmobile ToronadoThis newly-downsized Toronado came equipped with smaller engines than in previous years including Oldsmobile Rocket V8s of 350 cu in (5.7 L) and, beginning in 1980, the 307 cu in (5.0 L).
Still later, a larger 252 cu in (4.1 L) version of the Buick V6 was made available from 1981 to 1984, but it proved unpopular due to its slow acceleration; despite its massive diet, after all, the Toronado was still a fairly heavy automobile, and it would take another downsizing before a six-cylinder engine of any kind could move it effectively.
Also offered in these years was Oldsmobile's new diesel V8, converted from Olds' well-regarded gasoline-powered 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8. This engine was novel and economical, and sales were initially good. Unfortunately, the diesel conversion acquired a terrible mechanical reputation, becoming a genuine black eye for Oldsmobile. Many cars which originally came diesel-equipped were eventually converted to gasoline engines when disgusted owners finally threw in the towel.
The three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission was standard equipment from 1979 to 1981 and replaced by the four-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 325-4L overdrive unit from 1982 to 1985. The 307 cubic-inch Rocket V8 was standard on 1985 Toronados.
Independent rear suspension (designed by Cadillac engineers) was adopted for the new car, which helped to increase usable rear-seat and trunk space in the smaller body, as well as improved handling over previous Toronados with no sacrifice in ride quality.
In addition to the base Toronado Brougham, various trim packages were available under the XSC (1980–81) and Caliente (1984–85) names were offered along with choices of velour or leather upholstery and digital instrumentation. The third-generation Toronado was also made into convertibles by the American Sunroof Company, with a power-operated cloth top.
This Toronado, along with its Riviera and Eldorado cousins, were the last body-on-frame, front wheel drive cars with longitudinally-mounted V8 engines.
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