Car Specs

1957 Volvo 122

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Chassis Code: Amazon

Build Start: 1957

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1957
Model Variant: Amazon
Chassis Code: Amazon

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2600mm
Track/tread (rear): 1316mm
Width: 1613mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 45litres
Track/tread (front): 1316mm
Length: 4450mm
Height: 1504mm
Kerb weight: 1130kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 79.37 × 80mm
Specific torque(DIN): 70.16 Nm/litre, 0.85 ft·lb/cu3
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: B16A
Capacity: 1.6 litre (1582cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.99
Specific output(DIN): 27.8 kW/litre37.8 ps/litre, 37.3 bhp/litre0.61 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 7.5:1
Catalytic converter: N

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Performance

Power-to-weight ratio: 52.94 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum torque(DIN): 111 Nm (82 ft·lb) (11.3 kgm)at 2500 rpm
Weight-to-power ratio: 25.68kg/kW
maximum power output(DIN): 60 PS (59 bhp) (44 kW)at 4500 rpm

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Zenith carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Rear suspension: LA.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.71
Front Suspension: I.W.CS.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 881.7kPa

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 15.6
Unitary Capacity: 395.5cc

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