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1974 Volvo 242 GL

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Build Start: 1974

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1974
Model Variant: 242

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2640mm
Track/tread (rear): 1350mm
Width: 1710mm
Track/tread (front): 1420mm
Length: 4898mm
Height: 1450mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: B 21 E
Capacity: 2.1 litre (2127cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.15
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.10
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 92 × 80mm
Specific output(DIN): 56.9 bhp/litre0.93 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 80.87 Nm/litre, 0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1

Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 123 PS (121 bhp) (90 kW)at 5500 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 172 Nm (127 ft·lb) (17.5 kgm)at 3500 rpm
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: EFI

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.86

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1016.2kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 14x5½J
Tyres Rear: 185/70 SR 14
Wheel Size Front: 14x5½J
Tyres Front: 185/70 SR 14

Other

Unitary Capacity: 531.75cc
Steering: rack & pinion
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 21.0

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