1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette Performance

The 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette is a minivan available in two different versions, the Series I and the Series II. The Silhouette includes extras such as cruise control, tilt steering and a cassette tape player, and can seat seven people.

Power

• The 1996 Silhouette features a 3.3-liter V6 engine and 180 horsepower. The Silhouette also has a four-speed automatic overdrive transmission, and its compression ratio is 9.3 to one. The van's torque is 210 foot-pounds at 4,000 revolutions per minute.

Fuel

• Both versions of the Silhouette have 20-gallon fuel tanks. The Silhouette gets 19 miles per gallon in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.

Space

• The Silhouette has seating for up to seven people. The Series II offers leather seats for all passengers.

Safety

• The Silhouette comes fitted with standard safety features like power door locks, anti-lock brakes and an airbag for the driver. Power windows are also featured.

Cost and Value

• The Silhouette first retailed for $21,300 to $22,655. In late 2010, it is valued between $2,600 and $2,750.