Oldsmobile Aerotech

Oldsmobile Aerotech
Overview
ManufacturerOldsmobile
Also calledAerotech ST
Aerotech LT
Aurora Aerotech
Production1987–1992
AssemblyLansing, Michigan, United States
DesignerEd Welburn (1985)
Body and chassis
ClassDevelopment prototype
Body style1-door coupé
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformMarch 84C CART (modified)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,827 mm (111.3 in)
Length4,882 mm (192.2 in)
Width2,184 mm (86 in)
Height1,016 mm (40 in)
Curb weight726 kg (1,600 lb)

Oldsmobile Aerotech refers primarily to a series of three experimental high-speed vehicles built between 1987 and 1992, with the first two created to demonstrate the potential of Oldsmobile's new Quad 4 engine design. An Aerotech driven by four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A. J. Foyt set a world closed-course speed record on August 27, 1987. Oldsmobile used the Aerotech name on two unrelated concept cars in 1989.