1996 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight towing capacity
The 1996 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight is published in one configuration with a tow rating of 1,000 lb (very light towing only).
The table below lists every trim of the 1996 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 V-6 | 3.8 V-6 | — | — | — | 1,000 | — | — | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
Other 1996 Oldsmobile models
The rest of Oldsmobile's 1996 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada | 5,000 |
| 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 3,000 |
| 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera/Ciera Wagon | 2,000 |
| 1996 Oldsmobile 88 | 1,000 |
| 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva | 1,000 |
| 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora | 1,000 |
Notes
- Requires frame-mounted hitch.
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.