1979 Volvo 244 DL: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

1979 Volvo 244 DL specifications

1979 Volvo 244 DL data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2640 mm	103.9 inches
Track/tread (front)	1420 mm	55.9 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1351 mm	53.2 inches
Length	4897 mm	192.8 inches
Width	1707 mm	67.2 inches
Height	1435 mm	56.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.85
Kerb weight	1284 kg	2831 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	60 litres	13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Volvo
Engine code	B 21 A
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	2.1 litre 2127 cc (129.798 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	92 × 80 mm 3.62 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.15
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	107 PS (106 bhp) (79 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	170 Nm (125 ft·lb) (17.3 kgm) at 2500 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	37.2 kW/litre 50.5 ps/litre 49.8 bhp/litre 0.82 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	79.92 Nm/litre 0.97 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9.3:1
Fuel system	1 Zenith-Stromberg 175 CD 2 SE carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1004.4 kPa (145.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	531.75 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 83.7 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 61.56 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 82.55 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.24 kg/kW 27.13 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.TA.CS.
Wheel size front	5J x 14
Wheel size rear	5J x 14
Tyres front	165 SR 14
Tyres rear	165 SR 14
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.73
general
Carfolio.com ID	52932
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	21.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1979 Volvo 244 DL added before December 1995. Last modified 2020-02-22.