1972 Volvo 164 specifications

1972 Volvo 164 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2720 mm 107.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1350 mm 53.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1350 mm 53.1 inches
Length 4710 mm 185.4 inches
Width 1730 mm 68.1 inches
Height 1440 mm 56.7 inches
Ground clearance 180 mm 7.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 1320 kg 2910 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 58.2 litres 12.8 [15.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Volvo
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
2978 cc
(181.729 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 80 mm
3.5 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE)
147 PS (145 bhp) (108 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
221 Nm (163 ft·lb) (22.5 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
36.3 kW/litre
49.4 ps/litre
48.7 bhp/litre
0.8 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
74.21 Nm/litre
0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.3:1
Fuel system 2 Ze-St carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 932.6 kPa (135.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496.33 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 177 km/h (110 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
111.38 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
81.91 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
109.85 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.21 kg/kW
20.39 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 3.700
Turning circle 10.00 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.RA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.73
general
Carfolio.com ID52217
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 29.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Volvo 164 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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