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1979 Volvo 244 DL

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Build Start: 1979

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1979
Model Variant: 244

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2640mm
Track/tread (rear): 1350mm
Width: 1710mm
Ground clearance: 140mm
Kerb weight: 1270kg
Track/tread (front): 1420mm
Length: 4900mm
Height: 1430mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Position: front
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: B 19 A
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Capacity: 2 litre (1986cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.11
Specific output(DIN): 36 kW/litre49 ps/litre, 48.3 bhp/litre0.79 bhp/cu in
Engine Construction: cast iron block; light alloy head
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Cylinders: Straight 4
Final Drive Ratio: 3.91
Bore × Stroke: 88.9 × 80mm
Specific torque(DIN): 79.05 Nm/litre, 0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal

Performance

Power-to-weight ratio: 76.64 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 97 PS (96 bhp) (72 kW)at 5400 rpm
Maximum Speed: 165km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 17.74kg/kW
maximum torque(DIN): 157 Nm (116 ft·lb) (16 kgm)at 3200 rpm
Maximum RPM: 6000rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 SU HIF6 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 4.300
Front Suspension: I.LW.CS.ARB.
Turning Circle: 9.80 m
Rear suspension: LA.2TrailRA.TLB.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.86

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 295mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 993.4kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 272mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 14x5
Tyres Front: 165 SR 14
Wheel Size Rear: 14x5
Tyres Rear: 165 SR 14

Other

RAC rating: 19.6
Unitary Capacity: 496.5cc
Number of doors: 4
Steering: rack & pinion
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total

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