Volvo1979 244 DL Specs

1979 Volvo 244 DL Specifications & Performance

1979, 1980

Tech Specs Summary


2.1 L Inline 4

106 mph

12.5 seconds

107 BHP

25.1 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

615 L
kg
1,295 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
25.1 mpg
Total Range
331 Miles

Petrol Engine

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

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

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

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Large Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
615 L
Turning Circle
9.8 m
Kerb Weight
1,295 kg
Gross Weight
1,780 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
Length
4,880 mm
Width
1,710 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Wheelbase
2,640 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
★★★★★
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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