The Volvo 142 Saloon is a rear wheel drive road car, with its motor located in the front, and a 2 door sedan/saloon bodyshell.
The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 2 litre capacity. This unit features single overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 88 bhp (89 PS/66 kW) of power at 4800 rpm, and maximum torque of 163 N·m (120 lb·ft/16.6 kgm) at 3000 rpm.
A 4 speed manual transmission transfers the power to the driven wheels.
Stated weight at the kerb is 1130 kg.
Top stated speed is 148 km/h (92 mph).
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