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1984 Volvo 240 DL

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Build Start: 1984

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1984
Model Variant: 240

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2640mm
Track/tread (rear): 1350mm
Width: 1710mm
Ground clearance: 109mm
Kerb weight: 1320kg
Track/tread (front): 1420mm
Length: 4790mm
Height: 1430mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Specific output(DIN): 37.2 kW/litre50.5 ps/litre, 49.8 bhp/litre0.82 bhp/cu in
Engine Construction: cast iron block; light alloy head
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: B200K
Capacity: 2 litre (1986cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.11
Specific torque(DIN): 80.56 Nm/litre, 0.97 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.31
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 88.9 × 80mm

Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 100 PS (99 bhp) (74 kW)at 5400 rpm
Weight-to-power ratio: 17.88kg/kW
maximum torque(DIN): 160 Nm (118 ft·lb) (16.3 kgm)at 2400 rpm
Maximum RPM: 6200rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 76.04 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Solex CISAC carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 4.300
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.81

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1012.4kPa
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 295mm
Front Brake Diameter: 272mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 14x5J
Tyres Front: 175 R 14
Wheel Size Rear: 14x5J
Tyres Rear: 175 R 14

Other

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

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