1957 Volvo 122 specifications

1957 Volvo 122 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2600 mm 102.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1315 mm 51.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1315 mm 51.8 inches
Length 4395 mm 173 inches
Width 1614 mm 63.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1130 kg 2491 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45 litres 9.9 [11.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Volvo
Engine code B16A
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1582 cc
(96.54 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 79.37 × 80 mm
3.12 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
60 PS (59 bhp) (44 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
111 Nm (82 ft·lb) (11.3 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
27.8 kW/litre
37.8 ps/litre
37.3 bhp/litre
0.61 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
70.16 Nm/litre
0.85 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.5:1
Fuel system 1 Zenith carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 881.7 kPa (127.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 395.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
52.94 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
38.93 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
52.21 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
25.68 kg/kW
42.9 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.90-15
Tyres rear 5.90-15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.55
general
Carfolio.com ID401060
Production total
Model code
Model family Amazon
RAC rating 15.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1957 Volvo 122 added 2015-02-07.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Volvo 121 - Amazon models

2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 82 PS 81 bhp 60 kW 1070 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1080 kg
Volvo 123 GT -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1782 cm3/108.7cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 1050 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1778 cm3/108.5cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW
Volvo 121 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1778 cm3/108.5cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1778 cm3/108.5cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW 1140 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1778 cm3/108.5cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW 1270 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1778 cm3/108.5cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1778 cm3/108.5cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1778 cm3/108.5cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1778 cm3/108.5cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
Volvo 122 Station Wagon -
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1778 cm3/108.5cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW
Volvo 122 S -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1782 cm3/108.7cuin 87 PS 86 bhp 64 kW 1090 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1582 cm3/96.5cuin 60 PS 59 bhp 44 kW 1130 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1150 kg
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