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1979 Volvo 245 GL D5

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Build Start: 1979

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1979
Model Variant: 245

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2650mm
Track/tread (rear): 1350mm
Width: 1710mm
Ground clearance: 140mm
Kerb weight: 1360kg
Track/tread (front): 1420mm
Length: 4880mm
Height: 1430mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater estate/station wagon

Engine Details

Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 0.86
Engine Type: naturally aspirated diesel
Cylinders: Straight 5
Bore × Stroke: 76.5 × 86.4mm
Specific torque(DIN): 59.42 Nm/litre, 0.72 ft·lb/cu3
Crankshaft Bearings: 6
Aspiration: Normal D.
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.30
Engine Manufacturer: Audi
Capacity: 2 litre (1986cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.89
Specific output(DIN): 26.3 kW/litre35.7 ps/litre, 35.2 bhp/litre0.58 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 24:1
Engine Coolant: Water

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Performance

Power-to-weight ratio: 52.19 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum torque(DIN): 118 Nm (87 ft·lb) (12 kgm)at 3200 rpm
Maximum Speed: 140km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 26.05kg/kW
maximum power output(DIN): 71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW)at 4800 rpm

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bo VE diesel inj.

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.500
Front Suspension: I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Turning Circle: 9.80 m
Rear suspension: LA.2TrailRA.TLB.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.84

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 746.6kPa

Other

Unitary Capacity: 397.2cc
RAC rating: 18.1
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 10 valves in total
Steering: rack & pinion
Number of doors: 5

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