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1975 Volvo 343 Automatic

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Build Start: 1975

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1975
Model Variant: 343

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2395mm
Track/tread (rear): 1379mm
Width: 1661mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 45litres
Track/tread (front): 1351mm
Length: 4140mm
Height: 1392mm
Kerb weight: 943kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater hatchback

Engine Details

Top Gear Ratio: 0.84
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Capacity: 1.4 litre (1397cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.99
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Final Drive Ratio: 4.51
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 76 × 77mm
Specific output(DIN): 50.1 bhp/litre0.82 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 76.59 Nm/litre, 0.93 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: continuously

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Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW)at 5500 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 107 Nm (79 ft·lb) (10.9 kgm)at 3500 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 75.26 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Weight-to-power ratio: 18.07kg/kW

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 We carb

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.73
Front Suspension: I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension: dD.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 962.5kPa

Other

RAC rating: 14.3
Number of doors: 3
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 349.25cc
Steering: rack & pinion

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