1979 242 DL Specs1979 Volvo 242 DL Specifications & Performance
1979, 1980
Tech Specs Summary
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- 2.1 L Inline 4
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- 106 mph
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- 12.5 seconds
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- 107 BHP
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- 25.1 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 615 L
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- 1,280 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 106 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 12.5 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 12.1 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 84 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 107 BHP
- Torque
- 125 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 25.1 mpg
- Total Range
- 331 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 2.1 Litre
- 2,127 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 107 BHP
- 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
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 60 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- B21A
- Compression Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 92 x 80 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.15:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 50 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 27 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 532 cc
- BMEP
- 10 Bar
- 145.7 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 4 Gears
- Gearbox (AT)
- 3 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 185/70R14
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Live Axle
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Large Coupé
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 615 L
- Turning Circle
- 9.8 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,280 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,780 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 500 kg
- Length
- 4,880 mm
- Width
- 1,710 mm
- Height
- 1,440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,640 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Standard
£0
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