The gauges are trimmed with in chrome, and the dual zone climate controls have been an Olds fixture for many years now. Redesigned cylinder heads now have revised combustion chamber and port shapes for cleaner firing. Larger intake valves give better breathing and smaller exhaust valves increase flow velocity. Company engineers reduced the compression ratio, enabling lower octane fuel to be used, and roller valve followers have reduced internal friction. Its power remains the same as before, but its delivery is smoother, more responsive and a bit quicker to 60 mph.
Traction control is standard.
As a result, the new Aurora V8 is 165 pounds lighter than the model it replaces. MacPherson strut suspension is found up front, and in back there is a multi-link setup. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs, which give is great stopping power on wet or dry pavement. The Auto Channel. To report errors and other problems with this page, please use this form.