Car Specs

1968 Volvo 123 GT

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Chassis Code: Amazon

Build Start: 1968

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1968
Model Variant: Amazon
Chassis Code: Amazon

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2600mm
Track/tread (rear): 1303mm
Width: 1621mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 45litres
Track/tread (front): 1303mm
Length: 4450mm
Height: 1500mm
Kerb weight: 1050kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Bore/stroke ratio: 1.05
Specific output(Net): 39.8 kW/litre54.1 ps/litre, 53.3 bhp/litre0.87 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Capacity: 1.8 litre (1782cc)
Bore × Stroke: 84.2 × 80mm
Specific torque(Net): 81.37 Nm/litre, 0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4

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Performance

maximum power output(Net): 96 PS (95 bhp) (71 kW)at 5600 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 91.73 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum torque(Net): 145 Nm (107 ft·lb) (14.8 kgm)at 3500 rpm
Maximum Speed: 175km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 14.82kg/kW

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.71
Turning Circle: 10.10 m
Rear suspension: LA.SE.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1022.5kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: 165 SR 15
Tyres Rear: 165 SR 15

Other

Unitary Capacity: 445.5cc
RAC rating: 17.6
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Number of doors: 2

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