1973 Volvo 1800 ES specifications

1973 Volvo 1800 ES data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2450 mm 96.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1315 mm 51.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1315 mm 51.8 inches
Length 4390 mm 172.8 inches
Width 1700 mm 66.9 inches
Height 1280 mm 50.4 inches
Ground clearance 110 mm 4.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight
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 F
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1985 cc
(121.132 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 80 mm
3.5 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
115 PS (113 bhp) (84 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
157 Nm (116 ft·lb) (16 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
42.5 kW/litre
57.7 ps/litre
56.9 bhp/litre
0.93 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
79.09 Nm/litre
0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel system Bosch electronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 993.9 kPa (144.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
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
Weight-to-power ratio
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 5½J x 15
Wheel size rear 5½J 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 ID528968
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 19.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1973 Volvo 1800 ES added 2017-09-09.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

Volvo 1800 models

Volvo 1800 ES -
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 124 PS 122 bhp 91 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW
Volvo 1800 ES -
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 4OD 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 124 PS 122 bhp 91 kW 1260 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1130 kg
Volvo 1800 S -
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1782 cm3/108.7cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1134 kg
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