Car Specs

1985 Volvo 240 DL Station Wagon

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Build Start: 1985

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1985
Model Variant: 240

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2640mm
Track/tread (rear): 1350mm
Width: 1710mm
Ground clearance: 109mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60litres
Track/tread (front): 1420mm
Length: 4790mm
Height: 1460mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater estate/station wagon

Engine Details

Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.54
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 96 × 80mm
Specific output(DIN): 46.8 bhp/litre0.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 80.74 Nm/litre, 0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 0.83
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: B230A
Capacity: 2.3 litre (2316cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.2
Engine Construction: cast iron block; light alloy head
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 110 PS (108.5 bhp) (81 kW)at 5000 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 187 Nm (138 ft·lb) (19.1 kgm)at 2500 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 DVG 175 CDUS carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.500
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.81

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1014.6kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 14x5½J
Tyres Rear: 185 R 14
Wheel Size Front: 14x5½J
Tyres Front: 185 R 14

Other

Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
Number of doors: 5
RAC rating: 22.9
Unitary Capacity: 579cc

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