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1973 Volvo 142 de Luxe Automatic

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Build Start: 1973

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1973
Model Variant: 142

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2620mm
Track/tread (rear): 1350mm
Width: 1710mm
Ground clearance: 180mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 58litres
Track/tread (front): 1350mm
Length: 4640mm
Height: 1440mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 4.10
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 88.9 × 80mm
Specific torque(DIN): 79.09 Nm/litre, 0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: B 20 A
Capacity: 2 litre (1985cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.11
Specific output(DIN): 30.4 kW/litre41.4 ps/litre, 40.8 bhp/litre0.67 bhp/cu in
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum torque(DIN): 157 Nm (116 ft·lb) (16 kgm)at 2300 rpm
maximum power output(DIN): 82 PS (81 bhp) (60 kW)at 4700 rpm

Fuel Consump.

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

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.77

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 295mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 993.9kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 295mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 15x5J
Tyres Rear: 165 SR 15
Wheel Size Front: 15x5J
Tyres Front: 165 SR 15

Other

Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 19.6
Unitary Capacity: 496.25cc

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