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1957 Volvo PV 544 Sport

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Build Start: 1957

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1957
Model Variant: PV

Dimensions

Track/tread (rear): 1311mm
Width: 1580mm
Wheelbase: 2652mm
Track/tread (front): 1311mm
Length: 4496mm
Height: 1560mm
Kerb weight: 940kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 79.4 × 80mm
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Capacity: 1.6 litre (1584cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.99
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal

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Performance

Power-to-weight ratio: 94.92 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Weight-to-power ratio: 14.32kg/kW

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 SU carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.7
Rear suspension: LA.CS.
Front Suspension: I.W.CS.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 936.1kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Specific output(Gross): 55.6 bhp/litre0.91 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(Gross): 74.49 Nm/litre, 0.9 ft·lb/cu3
maximum power output(Gross): 89 PS (88 bhp) (66 kW)at 5500 rpm
maximum torque(Gross): 118 Nm (87 ft·lb) (12 kgm)at 3500 rpm
Unitary Capacity: 396cc
RAC rating: 15.6
Number of doors: 2

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