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48-545: (Redirected from JetStar ) Jet Star , JetStar or Jetstar may refer to: Aviation and automobiles [ edit ] Oldsmobile Jetstar I , an automobile produced in the 1964 and 1965 model years Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 , an automobile produced in the 1964 through 1966 model years Lockheed JetStar , an executive jet Jetstar Airways, or its sister airlines - Jetstar Asia , Jetstar Pacific Airlines , Jetstar Japan , Jetstar Hong Kong and Valuair Apollo Jet Star ,

96-570: A Rochester 4-barrel carburetor, and generating 375 hp (280 kW) at 4800 rpm. This was still the most powerful engine in the Oldsmobile lineup and used only in the Starfire and the Jetstar I. Also new for 1965 was the three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission which replaced the previous fluid-coupling Hydra-Matic used by Oldsmobile since 1940. Added to the option list for

144-405: A 10.5:1 compression ratio and was rated at 370 horsepower (280 kW) — the most powerful Olds engine in 1965. The 425, which shared many components with the smaller 330 cubic-inch V8 introduced for Olds' intermediate-sized Cutlass the previous year, was lighter in weight than the previous 394 despite the increase in displacement and included bigger valves and improved cooling capabilities. Also new

192-416: A 4-barrel Rochester carburetor and generated 330 hp (246 kW) at 4600 rpm. Sales of the 1961 model were 1,500. For the 1962 model year, the convertible was joined by a two-door hardtop , which featured a new convertible-styled roofline shared with other Oldsmobile 88 coupes. Horsepower was increased to 345 hp (257 kW). 1962 was the best sales year for this generation Starfire, with sales of

240-410: A Hungarian ultralight trike aircraft Mitsubishi Jetstar , an automobile by Mitsubishi Leisure [ edit ] Jet Star (Casino Pier) , a former roller coaster located at Casino Pier from 1970 to 2000 Jet Star (Knoebels) , a former roller coaster located at Knoebels Amusement Resort Jet Star (Luna Park) , a roller coaster located at Luna Park La Palmyre Jet Star (Morey's Piers) ,

288-478: A benefit with their Rocket V8 . After a two-year hiatus the Starfire name returned for 1961 as a separate model, offered in a single convertible body style . Intended to compete in the growing personal luxury car market, from 1961 to 1965 the Starfire Convertible was the highest-priced model offered by Oldsmobile. While it shared most of its sheet metal with other full-sized Oldsmobile models,

336-399: A face lift, with twin rectangular headlamps replacing the previous quad rectangular headlamp design. The rear end was revised with a blunt rear body panel containing new taillamps and the license plate mounted above a conventional rear bumper. The V8 engine option was dropped at the end of the 1979 model year, as was the 5-speed manual transmission . The 1980 model year was the last one for

384-483: A former roller coaster located at Morey's Piers Jet Star (Särkänniemi) , the last Jet Star type of roller coaster built Jet Star 2 (Lagoon) , a roller coaster at Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington, Utah Jumbo Jet (Cedar Point) a.k.a. Jet Star 3 Jumbo Jet (Morey's Piers) a.k.a. Jet Star 3 Jumbo Jet (Six Flags Great Adventure) a.k.a. Jet Star 3 Star Jet , a former roller coaster which

432-473: A pricetag that was over $ 500 lower than the Starfire due to the use of a vinyl bucket seat interior and the fact that many Starfire standard features were optional on the Jetstar including Hydra-Matic transmission, power steering and brakes. Front seat belts were now standard. For the 1965 model year, all Oldsmobiles would receive new styling, and the Starfire Coupe would receive a modified version of

480-529: A retail price of US$ 3,249 ($ 36,862 in 2023 dollars ) and production records show 6,800 rolled off the assembly line for 1954. The 1955 model benefited from a 200bhp engine offering dual exhausts. Optional equipment included tinted glass, power adjustable front seat, signal seeking AM radio, leather upholstery, electric window lifts, power steering and power brakes. The price remained the most expensive at US$ 3,276 ($ 37,261 in 2023 dollars ) and production showed 9,149 were manufactured. The 1956 models were updated to

528-540: A seldom-ordered option. Oldsmobile boasted in a 1965 press release that "a Jetstar I proved to be the top accelerator of the entire event" at the 1965 Pure Oil Performance Trials in Daytona Beach. Those trials were sanctioned and supervised by NASCAR. The 370 horsepower (280 kW) Starfire V8 was the largest and most powerful V8 in Oldsmobile's market segment in 1965. Buick could only muster 360 horsepower (270 kW) from its largest V8 (similar in cubic inches to

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576-551: A similar engine offering 385 hp (287 kW; 390 PS). Sales of the 1966 Starfire Coupe were 13,019. For 1967 the Starfire was discontinued, and in its place Oldsmobile offered a new upmarket version of the Delta 88 , the Delta 88 Custom. At a $ 3522 base price, ($ 32,183 in 2023 dollars ) nearly unchanged from the 1966 Starfire, it had similar interior trimmings and even carried the trademark brushed side trim with faux vents on

624-584: A split grille design with vertical slots similar to the previous year's Cutlass base models. The 140 CID (2.3-liter) aluminum-block inline 4-cylinder engine with 2-barrel carburetor became standard, while the Buick 231 cid (3.8-liter) V6 became optional on the base model, while the GT package included the V6 engine. The Chevrolet 305 (5.0-liter) V8 engine option was added later in the year. The Vega 140 CID aluminum-block L4

672-412: A torque arm rear suspension (rear coil springs with 2 links) - its design was later incorporated into GM's third and fourth generation F-bodies ( Camaro and Firebird ). 1976 models could be had with the new optional Borg-Warner 5-speed manual with overdrive transmission. Starting with the 1976 models the front disc rotors were of the vented type. For the 1977 model year, the front end was revised with

720-517: A wraparound windshield. Later in 1953, the luxury, limited-production 98 Fiesta convertible, Spanish for "festival", or "party", offered some of the features on the Starfire concept car and was a top trim package for the Oldsmobile 98 . Some of the new features added were a 12-volt electrical system that could power comfort and convenience features like electrically powered window lifts, convertible tops and front seat power adjustment. The engine

768-467: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Oldsmobile Jetstar I The Jetstar I was initially designed as both a lower-priced companion to the more luxurious Starfire , which had a starting price of over $ 4,100 ($ 40,279 in 2023 dollars ), and a direct competitor to the successful Pontiac Grand Prix , which sold in the Jetstar I's $ 3,500–$ 3,600 price range. Offered only as two-door hardtop coupe,

816-485: The 1922 Model 43 . Production ceased in 1980. The Starfire name was first used by Oldsmobile on a one-of-a-kind dream car that was shown at the 1953 Motorama auto show. Named after the Lockheed F-94 Starfire jet fighter, the original Starfire was a 4-passenger convertible that had a fiberglass body, a 200 hp (150 kW) overhead valve Rocket V8 engine , bucket seats for all passengers and

864-521: The 1954–1956 Ninety-Eight series convertibles that shared a "halo status" with the Buick Skylark and Cadillac Eldorado . For 1957 only, all Ninety-Eight series models were named "98 Starfire". Oldsmobile during this time period was one of the most popular brands selling, and the company saw an opportunity to benefit from the Space Race of the 1960s. The "rocket" terminology was already

912-552: The 1963. Curb weight was down, but overall length was up to 215.3 inches (5,468.6 mm). Sales dropped further, to 13,753 coupes (down 36%) and 2,410 convertibles (down 45%). The Starfire now shared its basic bodyshell with the new and lower-priced Jetstar I hardtop coupe which competed directly against the Pontiac Grand Prix . The Jetstar also used the Starfire's 345 hp (257 kW) 394 cu in (6.5 L) "Ultra High Compression" Rocket V8, but had

960-585: The 1963–1964 unique roofline with an inversely curved rear window. The Hardtop Sports Coupe body-style was again shared with the Jetstar I. Other 88 models adopted a Holiday Hardtop Coupe body-style that featured more of a fastback roof design, while the Ninety-Eight featured a more squared-off formal roof-line. A new version of the Rocket V8 engine was offered for the 1965 model year, this one measuring 425 cu in (7.0 L) displacement, still using

1008-422: The 1965 Jetstar I, but that nameplate/series was dropped after the 1966 model year. It would return in 1975 on a badge-engineered subcompact Chevrolet Monza . Oldsmobile Starfire The Oldsmobile Starfire is an automobile nameplate used by Oldsmobile , produced in three non-contiguous generations beginning in 1954. The Starfire nameplate made its debut as a convertible concept car in 1953 followed with

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1056-418: The 1966 model year was a lower-priced Starfire hardtop coupe (convertible dropped for this year), with a base price in the same range as the Jetstar I. Leather interior was replaced by Morroceen vinyl and several hundred dollars worth of formerly-standard equipment became optional, including Turbo Hydra-matic transmission, power steering and power brakes. This lower-priced 1966 Starfire sold in bigger numbers than

1104-544: The 4453 pound shipping weight Fiesta (336 more than a standard Ninety-Eight convertible) up to Oldsmobile performance standards. At US$ 5,715 ($ 65,083 in 2023 dollars ) (over $ 700 ($ 7,972 in 2023 dollars ) more than the Buick Roadmaster Skylark ) the 98 Fiesta was nearly twice the US$ 2963 price ($ 33,743 in 2023 dollars ) of a standard Ninety-Eight convertible, with only 458 units produced to its 7,521. It

1152-577: The Hydra-matic transmission, and was the first U.S. full-sized production car to feature an automatic transmission with a console-mounted floor shifter, brushed aluminum side panels, fender skirts on the rear wheels, power steering, brakes, windows and driver's seat. With a base price of $ 4,647 in 1961 ($ 47,381 in 2023 dollars ), it was the most expensive Oldsmobile, even more than the larger Ninety-Eight models. The standard 394 cubic inch V-8 Skyrocket V8 engine - Oldsmobile's most powerful in 1961 - used

1200-564: The Jetstar I shared the Starfire's squared-off roofline, with concave rear window, which differed from the convertible-inspired rooflines featured on other Olds 88 two-door hardtop coupes. Standard equipment included the Starfire's 345 hp (257 kW) 394 cubic-inch Rocket V8 engine, but lacked its automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, leather interior, and distinctive brightwork trim. Included were bucket seats, center console, carpeting, full wheel covers, and padded instrument panel. A three-speed column-shift manual transmission

1248-484: The Olds' engine, but of a much older design) even with dual four-barrel carburetors, Chrysler topped out at 413 cubic inches and 360 horsepower (270 kW) and Mercury made do with a 390 cubic-inch V8 of as much as 330 horsepower (250 kW), excepting the very few Merc buyers willing to shell out an astronomical cost of $ 700 for an exotic 427 cubic-inch V8 with dual four-barrel carbs and 425 horsepower (317 kW) – which

1296-473: The Starfire - brought the Jetstar I's $ 3602 base price within $ 150 of the $ 4,148 Starfire, without its genuine leather interior and distinctive exterior trim. On the other hand, the performance-minded could elect for the comparatively plain Jetstar I and its faux air extractors behind the front wheels. Often confused with its lesser brethren, the low-priced Jetstar 88 series, the Jetstar I concluded its two-year run with only 6,552 sold in 1965. The introduction of

1344-413: The Starfire wore unique trim and luxurious interiors. The Starfire Coupe hardtop joined the convertible for the 1962 model year. For the final 1966 model year, the convertible was dropped. The Starfire nameplate returned for the 1975 model year as Oldsmobile's first subcompact , powered by a Buick V6 engine. The 1977 Starfire featured a four-cylinder engine as standard equipment, for the first time since

1392-517: The Strato bucket seats or no-cost optional notchback bench seat, and no longer standard power windows and power seats. The Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, power steering and power brakes also went to the optional equipment list. While the 425 V8 still produced 375 hp (280 kW; 380 PS), the Starfire no longer had the most powerful engine offered for sale in an Oldsmobile, as the Toronado had

1440-403: The appearance offered on the concept car, with the most noticeable aspect of the appearance being the large gaping grille with minimal adornment and bumper guard elements. The automatic transmission became standard with the inclusion of a "park" position on the transmission gear selector. During the 1957 model year, all 98 models were referred to as Starfire 98 , sharing the standard features with

1488-557: The coupes and sedans. The name was dropped from the 98 series beginning with the 1958 model year. Introduced in January 1961, the Starfire was a performance-oriented grand tourer convertible, separated into its own model line and shared its body and wheelbase with the Super 88 and the lower-priced Dynamic 88 . It was loaded with standard equipment including leather bucket seats , center console with tachometer and floor shifter for

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1536-473: The first time on Starfires and other B-body cars was a four-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter that was rarely ordered. 1965 sales were 13,024 for the coupe and 2,236 for the convertible. In 1966 only the Starfire coupe was offered, as the convertible was discontinued. The Starfire was moved downmarket and priced like the former Jetstar I. Equipment level dropped from previous years, with leather seats being replaced by Morroceen vinyl for both

1584-562: The first vehicles to adopt the newly approved quad rectangular halogen headlamps. The body style is noted for having a resemblance to the Ferrari 365 GTC/4 . Starfire's standard engine for 1975-76 model years was the Buick 231 cu in (3.8 L) Buick V6 engine using a 2-barrel carburetor that generates 110 hp (82 kW) at 4000 RPM. The front suspension is short and long control arms with coil springs , and anti-roll bar ;

1632-555: The front fender. The two-door Holiday Coupe hardtop was complemented by a four-door Holiday Sedan, with the notchback bench seat. The second-generation Oldsmobile Starfire is a subcompact four-passenger automobile which was introduced in September 1974, and produced for the 1975 through 1980 model years. The Starfire was Oldsmobile's entry-level product and a badge engineered version of the Chevrolet Monza . The Starfire

1680-439: The hardtop coupe being 34,839 and sales of the convertible being 7,149. Styling changes for the 1963 model year included a move away from the sculpted sides of the previous years model, to a flatter, more conventional look with an exclusive squared off roofline that included a concave rear window. Sales of the coupe were down to 21,489 and the convertible was down to 4,401, a drop of 38%. The 1964 model appeared very similar to

1728-406: The mid-sized muscle cars (including the 389 V8-powered Pontiac GTO and similar Oldsmobile 4-4-2 , which started with a 330 cubic-inch V8 in 1964, but switched to a larger 400 inch engine in 1965), and with the specter of the front-drive Toronado to become the new flagship over the Starfire looming big in Oldsmobile's future, were all too much to overcome. The Jetstar I's direct replacement for

1776-419: The rear suspension is a torque-arm design with coil springs and an anti-roll bar. The second generation Starfire is a rear-wheel-drive vehicle with a live rear axle design. Variable-ratio power steering was standard of a recirculating ball type. The brake system features standard power assist including front disc brakes with solid rotors, and rear drum brakes. This was the first GM product to incorporate

1824-413: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Jet Star . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jet_Star&oldid=1242276640 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

1872-466: Was comparable in price to the 1953 Packard Caribbean with a similar retail price. The name was then used for the 1954–1956 model years to designate the luxury convertible models of the 98 DeLuxe line in much the same way that the Holiday name was used to designate hardtop body-styles. The 1954–1956 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire convertibles were the most expensive Oldsmobiles offered during those years with

1920-435: Was completely restyled for 1965 with bodylines receiving a more rounded rendition of the 1964's squared-off roofline again shared with Starfire (other 88-series two-door coupes got semi-fastback rooflines). Also new for 1965 was the engine and automatic transmission. Replacing the 394 cubic-inch Rocket V8 was the new 425 cubic-inch engine, with the top-of-the-line Starfire version having a four-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust, and

1968-549: Was discontinued at the end of the 1977 model year The 1978 standard engine was Pontiac's 151 CID (2.5-liter) Iron Duke inline 4-cylinder engine with a 2-barrel carburetor, generating 85 hp (63 kW) at 4400 rpm. Late in the year, Oldsmobile added the Starfire Firenza package which included special rallye suspension, a front air dam, rear spoiler, flared wheel openings taking the width to 67 in, sport wheels and special paint and trim. The 1979 model year saw

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2016-733: Was located at Casino Pier from 2002 until it was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 (and frequently misidentified as Jet Star) Music [ edit ] Jet Star (record distribution company) , a United Kingdom record distribution company "Jet Star", a song by Blonde Redhead "Jet-Star", Ray Toro's alter-ego in Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys See also [ edit ] Jet (disambiguation) Star (disambiguation) The Starjets , Irish pop band Lockheed L-133 Starjet , proposed jet fighter Topics referred to by

2064-419: Was not really designed for everyday driving and not available with some of the most popular options in this price class such as automatic transmission and air conditioning. Trimmed down 65 pounds to 3,963 pounds (1,798 kg) and equipped with the new 370 hp (276 kW)/ 470 lb·ft (637 N·m) of torque 425ci Starfire engine, turned the ’65 model into an overlooked performance car. The equivalent power

2112-516: Was only available in a Grand Prix or other full-size Pontiac via the top-of-the-line 376 hp (276 kW) 421ci HO Tri-Power engine, an expensive $ 375.77 option. Although the Jetstar I was priced similar to the Grand Prix, unless one bought the basic model, there was little incentive for an Oldsmobile buyer to purchase one over the Starfire. Adding power steering ($ 107), power brakes ($ 43), and automatic transmission ($ 242.10) - all standard on

2160-448: Was standard, with a three-speed Roto Hydra-matic automatic with console-mounted T-handle shifter optional. Adding just automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes brought the 4,028 pounds (1,827 kg) Jetstar I's price close to $ 4,000. A total of 16,084 were produced for 1964, slightly below Starfire output but barely one-quarter of the 63,000 Grand Prix built by Pontiac. The Jetstar I, like all other full-size Oldsmobiles,

2208-635: Was the 303 cu in (5.0 L) installed with the "Quadri-Jet" 4-barrel carburetor. The overall appearance was similar to the concept car while showing some similarities to the Cadillac Eldorado . Mechanically, the Fiesta had a special version of the Ninety-Eight engine which gained 5 horsepower to 170 hp (130 kW) through manifold streamlining and compression increased from 8.1:1 to 8.3:1. A four speed Hydramatic automatic transmission and faster rear axle rato were designed to keep

2256-520: Was the three-speed Turbo Hydramatic transmission, which was considered a vast improvement over the previous three-speed Roto Hydra-matic, whose basic design dated back to the original Hydra-matic introduced in 1940. Another new transmission offering for the Jetstar I along with the other full-sized Oldsmobiles (except the Ninety-Eight) for 1965 was the Muncie four-speed manual, which turned out to be

2304-604: Was virtually identical to the Monza other than Oldsmobile specific badges and the grille design. It would be the smallest car bearing the Oldsmobile name to use a four cylinder engine since 1922 with the Oldsmobile Model 43 . An upgraded SX model was available, and the GT was introduced in mid-1975. The Starfire has a 97.0-inch (2,460 mm) wheelbase and a 65.4-inch (1,660 mm) width. The Starfire, Chevrolet Monza , Buick Skyhawk and Pontiac Sunbird were among

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