Volvo1979 244 DL Specs

1979 Volvo 244 DL Specs & Performance

1979, 1980

Tech Specs Summary


2.1 L Inline 4

106 mph

12.5 seconds

107 hp

20.9 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

21.7 ft3
lb
2,855 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
106 mph
0-62 mph
12.5 seconds
0-60 mph
12.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
26.68 lb/hp
Power
107 hp
Torque
125 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
20.9 mpg
Total Range
331 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2.1 Liter
129.8 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
107 hp
108 ps
Peak Torque
125 lb·ft
170 N·m
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
B21A
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Bore x Stroke
3.622 x 3.15 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.15:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.82 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
27 hp
Cylinder Volume
32.5 in3
BMEP
145.7 PSI
10 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Large Sedan
Door Count
4
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
21.7 ft3
Turning Radius
32.2 ft
Curb Weight
2,855 lbs
Gross Weight
3,924 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,069 lbs
Length
192.1 in
Width
67.3 in
Height
56.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.2

Performance Rating1.6
Environment Rating1.7
Practicality Rating3.1

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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