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1982 Volvo 244 GL

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Build Start: 1982

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1982
Model Variant: 244

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2640mm
Track/tread (rear): 1360mm
Width: 1710mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60litres
Track/tread (front): 1430mm
Length: 4790mm
Height: 1430mm
Kerb weight: 1275kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 96 × 80mm
Specific torque(DIN): 79.88 Nm/litre, 0.97 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 0.8
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Engine Code: B 23 A
Capacity: 2.3 litre (2316cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.2
Specific output(DIN): 35.4 kW/litre48.2 ps/litre, 47.5 bhp/litre0.78 bhp/cu in
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.54
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol

Performance

maximum torque(DIN): 185 Nm (136 ft·lb) (18.9 kgm)at 2500 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 87.47 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 112 PS (110 bhp) (82 kW)at 5000 rpm
Weight-to-power ratio: 15.54kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Stromberg DVG 175 CDUS carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.81

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1003.8kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S

Wheels & Tyres

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

Other

Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
RAC rating: 22.9
Unitary Capacity: 579cc
Steering: rack & pinion
Number of doors: 4

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