Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Third Generation 1991–1992
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| Overview | |
| Model years | 1991–1992 |
| Assembly | Willow Run, Michigan, United States |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | B-body |
| Related | Buick Roadmaster Estate Chevrolet Caprice |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.0 L L03 V8 5.7 L L05 V8 |
| Transmission | 4-speed 4L60 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in (2,944 mm) |
| Length | 217.5 in (5,524 mm) |
| Width | 79.7 in (2,024 mm) |
| Height | 60.3 in (1,532 mm) |
The Custom Cruiser was completely redesigned for 1991, including a second-row sunroof reminiscent of the Vista Cruiser.
When introduced, it was the only rear wheel drive body-on-frame Oldsmobile offered, as the Oldsmobile 88 and Oldsmobile 98 had been changed to front wheel drive, the 98 for 1985 and the 88 for 1986. The Olds 307 was replaced by a 5.0 L, (305 in³) Chevrolet V8 engine. This engine was equipped with throttle body fuel injection and was rated at 170 hp (127 kW) The new Chevrolet engine offered an increase in performance as well as improved fuel economy. Also new for 1991 the Turbo-Hydramatic 200-4R, was replaced by the 700R4 (4L60).
Sales did improve over the 1991 model year, with some 7,663 Custom Cruisers sold for the 1991 model run. Sales slipped to just over 4,300 in 1992, however, and GM discontinued production. The 1992 model year offered a 5.7 L (350 in³) Chevrolet V8. This engine was also equipped with throttle body fuel injection and was rated at 180 hp (134 kW), and 300 lb·ft (410 N·m) of torque compared to the standard 305's 170 hp (127 kW) and 255 lb·ft (346 N·m) of torque. This generation was not sold in Canada. The last Custom Cruiser was assembled on June 5, 1992.