The engine is largely based on the standard Olds 455, but with a unique block featuring a raised camshaft position. The oil ...

Restored from the ground up, the car sports its original (and rebuilt) 455-cube V8 and three-speed THM400 transmission; the ...

For instance, General Motors once owned both Pontiac and Oldsmobile, and each company had its own distinct 455 V8 engine. You ...

Unfortunately, like most V8 engines of the era, the 455 V8’s performance dwindled over the years as more stringent emissions requirements became established. While Oldsmobile became overshadowed ...