1979 Volvo 264 GLE specifications

1979 Volvo 264 GLE 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) 1360 mm 53.5 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 1375 kg 3031 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 PRV
Engine code
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 overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
140 PS (138 bhp) (103 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
203 Nm (150 ft·lb) (20.7 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
38.6 kW/litre
52.5 ps/litre
51.8 bhp/litre
0.85 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
76.2 Nm/litre
0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction light alloy block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel system Bosch fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 957.6 kPa (138.9 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 175 km/h (109 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
101.76 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
74.84 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
100.36 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.36 kg/kW
22.32 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 4.300
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension LA.TA.CS.
Wheel size front 5½ x 14
Wheel size rear 5½ x 14
Tyres front 185/70 HR 14
Tyres rear 185/70 HR 14
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 ID226171
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 28.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Volvo 264 GLE added 2010-12-20.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Volvo 264 models

4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 2849 cm3/173.9cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 1293 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2849 cm3/173.9cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 1293 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 2664 cm3/162.6cuin 148 PS 146 bhp 109 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 2664 cm3/162.6cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW 1438 kg
Volvo 264 GL -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2664 cm3/162.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1450 kg
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