1961 Volvo 1800 S specifications

1961 Volvo 1800 S data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2451 mm 96.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1315 mm 51.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1315 mm 51.8 inches
Length 4400 mm 173.2 inches
Width 1700 mm 66.9 inches
Height 1285 mm 50.6 inches
Ground clearance 155 mm 6.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Kerb weight 1134 kg 2500 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 18 B
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 104 PS (103 bhp) (77 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque 147 Nm (108 ft·lb) (15 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output 43.1 kW/litre
58.6 ps/litre
57.8 bhp/litre
0.95 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 82.49 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1036.6 kPa (150.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
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
92.09 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
67.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
90.83 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.76 kg/kW
24.66 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 3.250
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 165-15
Tyres rear 165-15
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.56
general
Carfolio.com ID52602
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1961 Volvo 1800 S added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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