1979 Volvo 244 Diesel Specs & Performance
1979 - 1985
Tech Specs Summary
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- 2.4 L Inline 6
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- 93 mph
- 
- 17.5 seconds
- 
- 82 hp
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- 26.1 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 21.7 ft3
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- 3,064 lbs
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 93 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 17.5 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 16.9 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 37.37 lb/hp
- Power
- 82 hp
- Torque
- 103 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 26.1 mpg
- Total Range
- 414 Miles
Diesel Engine
- Capacity
- 2.4 Liter
- 145.4 in3
- Layout
- Inline 6
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 82 hp
- 83 ps
- Peak Torque
- 103 lb·ft
- 140 N·m
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (12v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Diesel Indirect
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 15.9 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- Volkswagen D24
- Compression Ratio
- 23:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.012 x 3.402 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.89:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 0.56 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 14 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 24.2 in3
- BMEP
- 107.1 PSI
- 7.4 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (MT)
- 4 Speeds
- Transmission (AT)
- 3 Speeds
- Tyre Sizes
- 185/70R14
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Live Axle
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body
- Large Sedan
- Door Count
- 4
- Seat Count
- 5
- Luggage Space
- 21.7 ft3
- Turning Radius
- 32.2 ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,064 lbs
- Gross Weight
- 4,145 lbs
- Maximum Payload
- 1,081 lbs
- Length
- 192.1 in
- Width
- 67.3 in
- Height
- 56.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 103.9 in
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