Having been defunct for over 20 years, the Oldsmobile has a long legacy and part of that is due to the Rocket 88 V8 engine that powered the vehicle. This engine dates back to 1949, and it was one ...

The 455 V8 was a second-generation design, succeeding the original Rocket engine. Due to variant designs, its output was between 310 to 400 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque. Cadillac’s 7.7-liter 472 ...