1974 Volvo 245 GL specifications

1974 Volvo 245 GL data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
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 4898 mm 192.8 inches
Width 1710 mm 67.3 inches
Height 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.86
Kerb weight 1315 kg 2899 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 20 A
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1986 cc
(121.193 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 80 mm
3.5 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
82 PS (81 bhp) (60 kW)
at 4700 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
157 Nm (116 ft·lb) (16 kgm)
at 2300 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
30.4 kW/litre
41.4 ps/litre
40.8 bhp/litre
0.67 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
79.05 Nm/litre
0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel system 1 SU carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 993.4 kPa (144.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496.5 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 150 km/h (93 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
62.45 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
45.93 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
61.6 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
21.77 kg/kW
36.37 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5½J x 14
Wheel size rear 5½J x 14
Tyres front 185 SR 14
Tyres rear 185 SR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID644182
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 19.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1974 Volvo 245 GL added 2020-02-22.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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