Volvo1973 144 B20A Specs

1973 Volvo 144 B20A Specifications & Performance

1973

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4

96 mph

13.5 seconds

82 BHP

23.5 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

440 L
kg
1,210 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
96 mph
0-62 mph
13.5 seconds
0-60 mph
13.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
68 BHP/Tonne
Power
82 BHP
Torque
116 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
23.5 mpg
Total Range
299 Miles
CO2 Emissions
285 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2 Litre
1,986 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
82 BHP @ 4,700 RPM
83 ps @ 4,700 RPM
Peak Torque
116 lb·ft @ 2,300 RPM
157 N·m @ 2,300 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
B20A
Compression Ratio
8.7:1
Bore x Stroke
88.9 x 80 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.11:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
41 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
21 BHP
Unitary Capacity
497 cc
BMEP
9.9 Bar
144.1 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
3 Gears
Tyre Sizes
165/80R15
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
440 L
Turning Circle
10.4 m
Kerb Weight
1,210 kg
Gross Weight
1,640 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
Tow Capacity
500-1,200 kg
Length
4,640 mm
Width
1,730 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
Front Track
1,350 mm
Rear Track
1,350 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
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Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating1.8
Practicality Rating2.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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