1980 Volvo 244 GLT specifications

1980 Volvo 244 GLT data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2640 mm 103.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1354 mm 53.3 inches
Length 4790 mm 188.6 inches
Width 1707 mm 67.2 inches
Height 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight 1293 kg 2851 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
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.3 litre
2316 cc
(141.331 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96 × 80 mm
3.78 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.2
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
138 PS (136 bhp) (101 kW)
at 5750 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
190 Nm (140 ft·lb) (19.4 kgm)
at 4500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
43.8 kW/litre
59.5 ps/litre
58.7 bhp/litre
0.96 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
82.04 Nm/litre
0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system Bo fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1030.9 kPa (149.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 579 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
106.64 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
78.43 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
105.18 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.75 kg/kW
21.3 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 power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension LA.TA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
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 3.73
general
Carfolio.com ID29997
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 22.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1980 Volvo 244 GLT added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2127 cm3/129.8cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 82 PS 81 bhp 60 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 82 PS 81 bhp 60 kW
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