1966 Volvo 144 specifications

1966 Volvo 144 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2590 mm 102 inches
Track/tread (front) 1346 mm 53 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1346 mm 53 inches
Length 4650 mm 183.1 inches
Width 1727 mm 68 inches
Height 1448 mm 57 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Kerb weight 1240 kg 2734 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Volvo
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1782 cc
(108.744 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84.2 × 80 mm
3.31 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 86 PS (85 bhp) (63 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 152 Nm (112 ft·lb) (15.5 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output 35.6 kW/litre
48.4 ps/litre
47.7 bhp/litre
0.78 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 85.3 Nm/litre
1.03 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel system 1 St carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1071.9 kPa (155.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 445.5 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
69.5 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
51.12 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
68.55 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.56 kg/kW
32.68 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
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID52877
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1966 Volvo 144 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Volvo 144 models

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