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2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Indy Pace Car
The second generation Aurora went into production on November 10, 1999. The last Aurora 3.5s rolled off the assembly line on June 21, 2002.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Oldsmobile Aurora
Oldsmobile built the Aurora in 1994–2003. Autoknowtive’s catalog has one: the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Indy Pace Car. Sold new in North America.
- Built
- 1994–2003
- Brand from
- USA
- Part of
- GM
- Sold new in
- North America
- In the catalog
- 1 car
How it changed
The most powerful here is the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Indy Pace Car at 253 hp (189 kW), more than 54% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Indy Pace Car, in 8.0 s.
Every Aurora in the catalog
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Aurora Indy Pace Car | 253 hp (189 kW) | 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) | 8.0 s | 135 mph (217 km/h) | 1,725 kg (3,803 lb) | 4.0 L V8 | Front Wheel Drive | 4-speed automatic | 20 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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