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1979 Volvo 244 GL

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Build Start: 1979

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1979
Model Variant: 244

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2639mm
Track/tread (rear): 1359mm
Width: 1707mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60litres
Track/tread (front): 1430mm
Length: 4897mm
Height: 1435mm
Kerb weight: 1284kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Bore × Stroke: 92 × 80mm
Specific torque(DIN): 79.92 Nm/litre, 0.97 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 0.8
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Cylinders: Straight 4
Capacity: 2.1 litre (2127cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.15
Specific output(DIN): 37.2 kW/litre50.5 ps/litre, 49.8 bhp/litre0.82 bhp/cu in
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.73
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: B 21 A

Performance

maximum torque(DIN): 170 Nm (125 ft·lb) (17.3 kgm)at 2500 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 83.7 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 107 PS (106 bhp) (79 kW)at 5500 rpm
Weight-to-power ratio: 16.24kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Zenith-Stromberg 175 CD 2 SE carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.MS.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.86
Rear suspension: LA.TA.CS.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1004.4kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Dr

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 14x5J
Tyres Front: 165 SR 14
Wheel Size Rear: 14x5J
Tyres Rear: 165 SR 14

Other

Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
RAC rating: 21.0
Unitary Capacity: 531.75cc
Steering: rack & pinion
Number of doors: 4

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