# What Does '98' Mean On The Oldsmobile 98?

> Ever wonder what the '98' stands for on an Oldsmobile 98? The origin story of the Oldsmobile 98 goes back to 1941, with Oldsmobile's flagship model.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1907676/98-meaning-oldsmobile/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=687281b0af11ea37b574b776)
- **Published:** 2025-07-12
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #oldsmobile #called #does #largest #mean #carried #cylinder #displacement
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