Full specs1979 Volvo 242 GT specifications
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater fixed-head coupé | ||
| Number of doors | 2 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2640 mm | 103.9 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1420 mm | 55.9 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1350 mm | 53.1 inches | |
| Length | 4900 mm | 192.9 inches | |
| Width | 1710 mm | 67.3 inches | |
| Height | 1430 mm | 56.3 inches | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | 5.5 inches | |
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Kerb weight | 1320 kg | 2910 lb | |
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 60 litres | 13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
| Drag coefficient | |||
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| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Volvo | ||
| Engine code | B 23 E | ||
| Cylinders | Straight 4 | ||
| Capacity | 2.3 litre 2316 cc (141.331 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 96 × 80 mm
3.78 × 3.15 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Valve gear | single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (DIN) |
140 PS (138 bhp) (103 kW) at 5750 rpm |
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| maximum torque (DIN) |
191 Nm (141 ft·lb) (19.5 kgm) at 4500 rpm |
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| Specific output (DIN) |
44.4 kW/litre 60.4 ps/litre 59.6 bhp/litre 0.98 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque (DIN) |
82.47 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 10:1 | ||
| Fuel system | Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 1036.3 kPa (150.3 psi) | ||
| Maximum RPM | |||
| crankshaft bearings | 5 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 579 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | Y | ||
| 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 106 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 PS/kg 77.96 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 kW/kg 104.55 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | Lower is better 12.83 kg/kW 21.43 lb/bhp |
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| fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
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| UK MPG | |||
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| 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 | power assisted rack & pinion | ||
| turns lock-to-lock | 3.500 | ||
| Turning circle | |||
| Front suspension | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | 5½J x 14 | ||
| Wheel size rear | 5½J x 14 | ||
| Tyres front | 185/70 HR 14 | ||
| Tyres rear | 185/70 HR 14 | ||
| Brakes F/R | |||
| Front brake diameter | 272 mm | ||
| Rear brake diameter | 295 mm | ||
| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | 4 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.73 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 227865 | ||
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| Model code | |||
| RAC rating | 22.9 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1979 Volvo 242 GT added 2010-12-27. Last modified 2020-02-02. |
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