The 394 was the only engine available on the 1964 Starfire. Oldsmobile launched a 425 on the 1965 model year, upgrading the maximum power to 375 horsepower.

The base engine was a 371-cubic-inch V8 rated at 270 horsepower, and the Super 88s got a 394 good for 315 horsepower.

Little more than a year ago we gave you a brief glimpse at the genesis of a performance revolution at Oldsmobile—a trio of high-performance concept vehicles based on existing cars and engines ...

They haven't tried to start the engine, so the next buyer will have the opportunity to breathe new life into an otherwise great classic. The Oldsmobile 88 rolled off the assembly lines with a 394 ...