It’s interesting to look into car culture and history and see what car companies are still around and which ones have now folded and are no longer producing cars. One of those car companies that were once super well known but went out of business for some reason is Oldsmobile.

The company began producing cars in 1897 under the name Olds Motor Vehicle Company. Ransom E Olds founded the company. For much of its life, Oldsmobile was housed under General Motors, as it was acquired by them in 1908. Unfortunately, this iconic maker of American cars went out of business in 2004. This happened due to the company not bringing in enough profits in later years.

One of their most interesting rides is the Oldsmobile Toronado. This luxury ride was produced from 1966 all the way to 1992. It is a favorite for many classic car lovers for many reasons, but this car is not without its fair share of controversy. We’ll talk about that a little later in the article.

The car was discontinued in 1992 because it has become super unsafe and reliable. Despite this, there is still a great deal to adore about this two-door ride from the now-defunct Oldsmobile.

Here is the best feature, as well as some other awesome ones, of the 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado.

The Toronado Has A Powerful Engine

1992 Oldsmobile Toronado
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One of the things that made this car so great for many people is what’s under its hood. The 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado is powered by a 3.8-liter V6. It can produce up to 170 hp at 4,800 rpm. This ride has a torque of 220 lb-ft at 3,200 rpm. The transmission is a four-speed automatic, which means although knowing how to drive a stick shift is great, it’s not necessary to drive this car. This is also a front-wheel-drive vehicle, according to Edmunds.com.

In terms of speeds, the Toronado from Oldsmobile has a top speed of 110 mph. It takes this car only 10.2 seconds to reach 60 mph from 0, according to automobile-catalog.com. While this wasn’t the fastest car on the market at the time, it’s still pretty impressive. Despite its name, the Toronado doesn’t look like a fast car. It looks like your perfectly normal early '90s luxury vehicle. In fact, many would say that the vehicle isn’t all that attractive, but it fits well with the times in which it was produced.

The engine is its best feature because it’s surprising that a car like this would have this type of engine. People who drive one for the first time are probably presently caught off guard by the power this ride produces. This is why we don’t judge books by their covers.

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The '92 Toronado Has Pretty Good Fuel Economy

1992 Oldsmobile Toronado
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The fuel economy found on the Oldsmobile Toronado is something almost any driver would be proud of. It gets 16 mpg in the city and 24 on the highway. There are cars on the market, both old and new, that get better mileage than this, but this is pretty great for a car with a 3.8-liter V6 engine.

In terms of overall range on a single tank of fuel, the Toronado can go 300.8 miles in the city and 451.2 on the highway. It has combined mpg of 19. The 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado uses regular unleaded fuel, which also helps save drivers money at the pump.

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A Flawed Beauty From A Failed Company

1992 Oldsmobile Toronado
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Oldsmobile was around for a long time. Many of us can remember seeing various types of Oldsmobile cars on the road and then one day, it was as though the company simply went away. However, most people didn’t realize the company was no longer in existence.

This is because it comes to their presence towards the end of their life as a company, they were never really all that known. Sure, people bought their cars, but most of us can’t recall a time when Oldsmobile was a true competitor to larger companies like Ford and Chevy. In many circles, at least during their later years, they seemed more like a company that made vehicles for senior citizens. Of course, we know this isn’t true, but the company had an image problem. They didn’t seem trendy enough to fit into the new car world.

As mentioned before, the Oldsmobile Toronado had some issues. It was considered unsafe, it was unreliable, and the company was losing money due to recalls. One of their big issues is that the power steering pump hose leaked fluid. This caused some models to catch fire and lead to even more recalls and people started to lose trust in the company. You can read more about the issues associated with the Oldsmobile Toronado here.

Since then, many people have marveled at this car. It serves as a cool relic from the past and some want to own one. You should be aware that parts for the Oldsmobile Toranado are extremely hard to find. Despite this, it would be a cool car to own as long as it’s not your primary vehicle.