Oldsmobile Alero

Production period:	1998 to 2004
Class:	motor car
Body versions:	Sedan, coupe
Engines:	Gasoline: 2.2-3.4 litres(104-130 kW / 141-177 hp)
Length:	4742 mm
Width:	1781 mm
Height:	1384-1400 mm
Curb weight:	1340-1394 kg

The Oldsmobile Alero was a model from the early 1998 to spring 2004 manufactured by the American car brand Oldsmobile, which was offered in Europe under the brand name Chevrolet (so-called badge engineering).The Oldsmobile Alero was introduced in April 1998 as the successor to the Oldsmobile Achieva. The Alero was also the last new mid-size model of the brand Oldsmobile and also the last model sold under this brand name.

History 

The design of the Alero anticipated the design study Alero Alpha, which was shown in 1997 as a futuristic styled sports coupe on the car salons.

The production vehicle was available as a four-door sedan and a two-door coupe with four- or six-cylinder engine. Chassis and engines he shared with the Pontiac Grand Am, Chevrolet Malibu and Oldsmobile Cutlass, since all models based on the N platform by General Motors.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT:

• GX: 2.4-liter dohc 4-cylinder engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, traction control, dual front airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, daytime running lights, air conditioning, power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, power windows, power door locks, AWFWCD player, tachometer, variable intermittent wipers, auxiliary power outlets, rear defogger, visor mirrors, power decklid release, automatic headlights, floormats, theft-deterrent system, dual outside mirrors, 215/60R15 tires, wheel covers.
• GLI adds: variable-assist power steering, power mirrors, remote keyless entry, driver seat w/power height adjustnent and manual lumbar support,
  map lights, 215/60R15 tires.
• GL2 adds: leather-wrapped steering wheel, alloy wheels, rear spoiler, fog lights, performance sport suspension, 225/50VR16 tires.
• GLS adds: 3.4-liter V6 engine, leather upholstery, 6„way power driver seat, While the four-cylinder engine with both manual and automatic transmission was available, the six-cylinder variant could only be purchased with automatic transmission. 

The Alero was marketed as Chevrolet Alero in some European countries, but was only available here as a sedan.

The Alero production ended with the special series Final 500. These 500 last Alero’s had special emblems, the design of which was based on historic Oldsmobile logos, dark red metallic paint and a sticker with a running number.

The last Alero Final 500 was also the last Oldsmobile ever built and is now in the Ransom Eli Olds Transportation Museum. The production ended in April 2004.

Engines 

• 01.1998-04.2004: GM 3400 LA1, 3.4-l V6, 130 kW (177 hp)
• 01.1998-12.2001: GM Quad-4 LD9, 2.4 l four-cylinder, 112 kW (152 hp)
• 12.2001-04.2004: GM Ecotec, 2.2 l four-cylinder, 104 kW (142 hp)