Volvo1981 244 Turbo Specs

1981 Volvo 244 Turbo Specifications & Performance

1981 - 1985

Tech Specs Summary


2.1 L Inline 4 Turbo

118 mph

9.0 seconds

155 BHP

22.1 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

615 L
kg
1,330 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
22.1 mpg
Total Range
291 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.1 Litre
2,127 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
155 BHP @ 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
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
B21ET
Compression Ratio
7.5:1
Bore x Stroke
92 x 80 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.15:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
73 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
39 BHP
Unitary Capacity
532 cc
BMEP
14.2 Bar
205.7 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
3 Gears
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 Style
Large Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
615 L
Turning Circle
9.8 m
Kerb Weight
1,330 kg
Gross Weight
1,780 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,710 mm
Height
1,430 mm
Wheelbase
2,640 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating1.6
Practicality Rating3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
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Practicality
Luggage
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