Volvo1981 244 Turbo Specs

1981 Volvo 244 Turbo Specs & Performance

1981 - 1985

Tech Specs Summary


2.1 L Inline 4 Turbo

118 mph

9.0 seconds

155 hp

18.4 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

21.7 ft3
lb
2,932 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
118 mph
0-62 mph
9.0 seconds
0-60 mph
8.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
18.92 lb/hp
Power
155 hp
Torque
177 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
18.4 mpg
Total Range
291 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2.1 Liter
129.8 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
155 hp @ 5,500 RPM
157 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
177 lb·ft @ 3,750 RPM
240 N·m @ 3,750 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
B21ET
Compression Ratio
7.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.622 x 3.15 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.15:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.2 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
39 hp
Cylinder Volume
32.5 in3
BMEP
205.7 PSI
14.2 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
3 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
195/60R15
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
2,932 lbs
Gross Weight
3,924 lbs
Maximum Payload
992 lbs
Length
188.6 in
Width
67.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
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Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating1.6
Practicality Rating3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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