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1973 Volvo 145 Grand Luxe Automatic

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Build Start: 1973

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1973
Model Variant: 145

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2620mm
Track/tread (rear): 1350mm
Width: 1710mm
Ground clearance: 180mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 58litres
Track/tread (front): 1350mm
Length: 4640mm
Height: 1450mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater estate/station wagon

Engine Details

Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 4.30
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 88.9 × 80mm
Specific torque(DIN): 84.13 Nm/litre, 1.02 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: B 20 E
Capacity: 2 litre (1985cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.11
Specific output(DIN): 45.8 kW/litre62.3 ps/litre, 61.5 bhp/litre1.01 bhp/cu in
Sump: wet sumped

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum torque(DIN): 167 Nm (123 ft·lb) (17 kgm)at 3500 rpm
maximum power output(DIN): 124 PS (122 bhp) (91 kW)at 6000 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bosch electronic fuel injection

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.77

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1057.2kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 295mm
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
Unitary Capacity: 496.25cc
Number of doors: 5
RAC rating: 19.6

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