1971 Volvo 1800 ES specifications

1971 Volvo 1800 ES data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2450 mm 96.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1310 mm 51.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1310 mm 51.6 inches
Length 4385 mm 172.6 inches
Width 1700 mm 66.9 inches
Height 1280 mm 50.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 1260 kg 2778 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 B 20 E
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1986 cc
(121.193 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
8 valves in total
maximum power output 124 PS (122 bhp) (91 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque 167 Nm (123 ft·lb) (17 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 45.8 kW/litre
62.3 ps/litre
61.4 bhp/litre
1.01 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 84.09 Nm/litre
1.02 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1056.7 kPa (153.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496.5 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
98.17 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
72.2 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
96.83 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.85 kg/kW
23.13 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 5½ x 15
Wheel size rear 5½ x 15
Tyres front 185/70 HR 15
Tyres rear 185/70 HR 15
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.8
Final drive ratio 4.30
general
Carfolio.com ID443718
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 19.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1971 Volvo 1800 ES added 2015-12-02.
Last modified 2020-09-26.

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