1979 Volvo 244 Diesel Specifications & Performance
1979 - 1985
Tech Specs Summary
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- 2.4 L Inline 6
- 
- 93 mph
- 
- 17.5 seconds
- 
- 82 BHP
- 
- 31.4 mpg
- 
- 4 Doors
- 
- 5 Seats
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- 615 L
- 
- 1,390 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 93 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 17.5 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 16.9 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 59 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 82 BHP
- Torque
- 103 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 31.4 mpg
- Total Range
- 414 Miles
Diesel Engine
- Displacement
- 2.4 Litre
- 2,383 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 6
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 82 BHP
- 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
- 60 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- Volkswagen D24
- Compression Ratio
- 23:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 76.5 x 86.4 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.89:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 34 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 14 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 397 cc
- BMEP
- 7.4 Bar
- 107.1 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 Saloon
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 615 L
- Turning Circle
- 9.8 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,390 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,880 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 490 kg
- Length
- 4,880 mm
- Width
- 1,710 mm
- Height
- 1,440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,640 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Registered On / After 01/01/1986
> 1549cc
£375
Registered Before 01/01/1986
Standard
£0
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