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1974 Volvo 244 GL

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Build Start: 1974

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1974
Model Variant: 244

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2640mm
Track/tread (rear): 1350mm
Width: 1710mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60litres
Track/tread (front): 1420mm
Length: 4898mm
Height: 1450mm
Kerb weight: 1275kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 88.9 × 80mm
Specific torque(DIN): 79.05 Nm/litre, 0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.10
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Engine Code: B 20 A
Capacity: 2 litre (1986cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.11
Specific output(DIN): 30.4 kW/litre41.4 ps/litre, 40.8 bhp/litre0.67 bhp/cu in
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol

Performance

maximum torque(DIN): 157 Nm (116 ft·lb) (16 kgm)at 2300 rpm
Maximum Speed: 150km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 21.11kg/kW
maximum power output(DIN): 82 PS (81 bhp) (60 kW)at 4700 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 64.41 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 SU carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.86

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 993.4kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 14x5J
Tyres Rear: 175 SR 14
Wheel Size Front: 14x5J
Tyres Front: 175 SR 14

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Steering: rack & pinion
Unitary Capacity: 496.5cc
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 19.6

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