1978 Volvo 264 GL specifications

1978 Volvo 264 GL 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) 1359 mm 53.5 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 1420 kg 3131 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 Peugeot/Renault/Volvo
Engine code B 27 E
Cylinders V 6 in 90° vee
Capacity 2.7 litre
2664 cc
(162.567 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88 × 73 mm
3.46 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
148 PS (146 bhp) (109 kW)
at 5700 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
218 Nm (161 ft·lb) (22.2 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
40.9 kW/litre
55.6 ps/litre
54.8 bhp/litre
0.9 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
81.83 Nm/litre
0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system Bosch fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1028.3 kPa (149.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 444 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
104.25 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
76.67 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
102.82 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.04 kg/kW
21.79 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 ID29975
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 28.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Volvo 264 GL added before December 1995.
Last modified 2020-02-23.

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