2023年11月19日 · With the J2 package, the Golden Rocket V8 was rated at 300 hp at 4,600 rpm and 415 lb-ft of torque at 2,800 rpm. Using the order code W, the J2 package was available on all models across the board for $83. For the 1957 introduction, the J2 initially employed a batwing-style air cleaner assembly with dual filter elements.

2018年9月23日 · For an extra kick in the pants, you could order the J2 option (code W). J2 had been around as a performance option since the early ’50s, but for 1957 and ’58, J2 ran three two-barrel carburetors. Historically, Oldsmobile’s J2 beat Pontiac’s Tri-Power to market by a …

This 1957 model features the rare J2 performance option, including three two-barrel carburetors and higher compression than in the base Rocket V8 engine. It’s all-original, and comes with a beautiful patina.

2016年4月7日 · This 1957 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight (chassis 579M11718) has been off the road for two decades, but packs a rare and desirable W-code “J2” tri-power option. The car is largely complete and restorable-looking, but will need some rust …

2018年9月23日 · Oldsmobile’s J-2 program came to a premature end when NASCAR, in one of the abrupt rules changes that still occur today, banned multiple carburetion partway through the 1957 season. Lee Petty stuck with a single-carburetor Olds through 1958 before heading back to …

2020年7月25日 · The J2 package, as it was called, employed three Rochester two-barrel carburetors operated by a vacuum-progressive linkage to boost the Rocket’s output from 277 hp to 300 hp, and at a price of only $83, it was the deal of the century for Oldsmobile fans.

2008年6月18日 · Olds had introduced its J-2 model V-8 engine for 1957. It was a 371 cubic inch beauty that had three, two barreled carburetors, along with dual exhausts. After initial preparation, Lee Petty took the J-2 powered Olds down the beach in …

Station Wagons in general are becoming a hot category in the classic car market and this '57 Oldsmobile Fiesta Wagon with the J2 Tri-power is definitely one to get excited by.

When was the last time you saw a '58 Oldsmobile survivor, much less a 98 convertible? And to top it off, this is a factory J2 tri-power car from new. This was the top-of-the-line Oldsmobile in 1958 and one of the most desirable of all 1950s classic cars. They called it the king of chrome due to it having the most chrome of any car produced.

2017年2月2日 · It is believed that fewer than 750 convertibles were equipped the 3 two-barrel carburetor J-2 engine option and fewer still with Factory Air Conditioning. Built in Lansing MI. Finished in Iridescent Charcoal (black) with Red and White leather interior. Body-off restoration. 3 owner car with the original owner's title. 371/300 HP J2 tri power ...