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1991 Volvo 240 Polar

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Build Start: 1991

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1991
Model Variant: 240

Dimensions

Width: 1710mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60litres
Wheelbase: 2640mm
Track/tread (rear): 1360mm
Length: 4790mm
Height: 1460mm
Kerb weight: 1370kg
Track/tread (front): 1430mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater estate/station wagon

Engine Details

Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 88.9 × 80mm
Specific output(DIN): 57.4 bhp/litre0.94 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 75.53 Nm/litre, 0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: B 200 E
Capacity: 2 litre (1986cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.11
Engine Construction: cast iron block; aluminium head
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

Power-to-weight ratio: 84.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 116 PS (114 bhp) (85 kW)at 6000 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 150 Nm (111 ft·lb) (15.3 kgm)at 3800 rpm
Weight-to-power ratio: 16.12kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: EFI

Chassis & Geomtry

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

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 949.1kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 14x5½
Tyres Rear: 185/70 R 14 S
Wheel Size Front: 14x5½
Tyres Front: 185/70 R 14 S

Other

Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 496.5cc
RAC rating: 19.6
Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
Number of doors: 5

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