1985 Volvo 740 Turbo

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1985 Volvo 740 Turbo

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Build Start: 1985

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1985
Model Variant: 740

Dimensions

Track/tread (rear): 1460mm
Width: 1760mm
Ground clearance: 120mm
Kerb weight: 1269kg
Wheelbase: 2770mm
Track/tread (front): 1460mm
Length: 4785mm
Height: 1430mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.73
Engine Type: turbocharged petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 88.9 × 80mm
Specific output(DIN): 79.1 bhp/litre1.3 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 120.85 Nm/litre, 1.46 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Compressor: 1 Garrett AiResearch T3 turbocharger
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 0.78
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Capacity: 2 litre (1986cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.11
Engine Construction: cast iron block; light alloy head
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Turbo
Intercooler: Yes
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

Power-to-weight ratio: 125.44 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 159 PS (157 bhp) (117 kW)at 5500 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 240 Nm (177 ft·lb) (24.5 kgm)at 3500 rpm
Maximum Speed: 195km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 10.84kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bo Motronic fuel inj.

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.500
Rear suspension: LA.TA.PR.CS.
Front Suspension: I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.73

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1518.6kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Rear: 195/60 R 15
Tyres Front: 195/60 R 15

Other

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

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