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1972 Volvo 164

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Build Start: 1972

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1972
Model Variant: 164

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2720mm
Track/tread (rear): 1350mm
Width: 1730mm
Ground clearance: 180mm
Kerb weight: 1320kg
Track/tread (front): 1350mm
Length: 4710mm
Height: 1440mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 58.2litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 88.9 × 80mm
Specific torque(SAE): 74.21 Nm/litre, 0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Crankshaft Bearings: 7
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.73
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Capacity: 3 litre (2978cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.11
Specific output(SAE): 36.3 kW/litre49.4 ps/litre, 48.7 bhp/litre0.8 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1

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Performance

maximum torque(SAE): 221 Nm (163 ft·lb) (22.5 kgm)at 3000 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 111.38 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(SAE): 147 PS (145 bhp) (108 kW)at 5500 rpm
Maximum Speed: 177km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 12.21kg/kW

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 Ze-St carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning Circle: 10.00 m
Rear suspension: LA.RA.CS.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.700
Front Suspension: I.W.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.73

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 932.6kPa
Brakes F/R: VeDi/VeDi

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 496.33cc
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 29.4

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