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Show . . . Leonardo da Vinci (1452-151gifted painter, inventor, engineer and visionary, spent his lifetime achieving new measures of excellence. To represent Oldsmobile's search for new design, technology and human engineering means to achieve a new excellence in automobiles, we have chosen the famed da Vinci graphic theme shown below. Leonardo da Vinci, circa 1500 The Search: Cars that must do more than they 've ever done before to meet the demands of our times. Thel97701dsmobiles. THE CHALLENGE: To design and engineer lux-- r automobiles to meet the new demands of our times. More More practical in every More day driving. Meet these demands, without sacrificing the traditional qualities buyers cars. have come to expect in full-siTHE IDEA: A new design approach. New engineering techniques. Weight- reducing concepts and materials. New V production processes . . new kinds of cars. and THE SOLUTION: New Ninety-Eigh- ts Delta 88s vastly different from '76 models '" the wave of the future, right now.' U NEW SIZE: There's a new kind of living room inside. The Delta 88 Coupe, for example, offers more legroom and headroom for rear passengers, without losing any up front. Six passengers can still ride in comfort. Even more surprising is the trunk space the Delta 88 still gives you over 20 cubic feet! NEW "DRrVEABIUTY": There you are, in all that big-cluxury. Yet you're able to thread traffic with a new confidence. Take a through into turn. Slip parking spaces you'd pass tighter up before. There's a new dimension to the ; pleasure of driving a Ninety-Eighwheel-base, h and With its new size the turning diameter is nearly .is i 2V2 feet shorter than before. New design rr has resulted 'f. jas JiUv ury and family-siz- e weight-efficie- nt. space-efficie- nt ze . ar t. . 119-inc- caster built into the front suspension helps distabilizer rectional stability ; a bar helps control sway. Softer springs help absorb road shock. The body mounts are softer to isolate the body from the chassis, to help reduce road noise and vibration. And the results were "road tested" by new computer simulation technology before the first- car was ever built! large-diamet-er i - NEW COMFORT: adAmong the Ninety-Eight- 's vances is one of a very personal significance. It's where you sit and how. Our seats have a new design for your comfort. Subtle differences help you sit in a natural posture; deep foam cushions mold to your body. There are no springs to sag or limit your comfort. And they're more space- efficient, too; they take up less interior room. NEW ACOUSTICS: We took a whole new approach in acoustics engineering to achieve the inner quiet in Ninety-Eigthat is the trade" mark of the world's luxurious cars. More effective, better fitting sound absorb ers were ht q.r ! , g. J " NEW DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTORS: In the engine compartment is a new connec- tion to the engine's electrical system; when it's plugged into an analyzer, problems can be pinpointed quickly, and serviced more x promptly. When you order air conditioning, it has its own connector, too. WE THINK you're going to like the new Ninety-Eigand Delta 88 especially when you see how we've preserved the qualities that Oldsmobiles to enjoy. But people buy full-sicome on in, and judge for yourself . developed. New door seals help out keep irritating wind noise. And the ceiling above you is not only better looking, it's a more effective bar rier against the noises of the outer world. NEW CORROSION DEFENSE: Now zincrometal body panels are used in critical "super-soft- " NEW RIDE: In smoothness, V rivals softness and ride, the new Ninety-Eig- ' the best Oldsmobiles of all time. New deeper-travsuspension systems were and front Increased positive rear. designed, ht : el ." ze - veraouity. You'll sense n me nrsi unic you drive. the engines are runnning cold; a divided-we- ll carbu- - ' retor aids operation in hot weather. ht 'S-, -- Zinc-ric- h , j,'sTj'. maneu- - primers are used extensively the throughout body. New plastisol compound is flowed into body joints, covering seams and welds. New application techniques reach the innermost crannies. The result is more thorough corrosion protection than any Olds had before. NEW ENGINE DESIGN: Each Rocket V8 we offer has been redesigned for weight savings, using new designs and modern casting techniques. The lineup is new, too; Delta 88, for example, now gives you a new choice of 260, 350 and new 403 V8s available. In all of them, a new thermal control in the air intake improves areas. , Can we build one for vou ? Oldsmobile reserves the right to mike chimes at any lime, without notice, in prices, colors, materials, equipment, 'specifications and models, and also to discontinue models. .. fi |