1977 Volvo 264 TE

The Volvo 264 TE is a limousine designed by Bertone with 4 doors and a front mounted engine which supplies the power through the rear wheels. Its 6 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 2.7 litres. In this application it provides power and torque figures of 138 bhp (140 PS/103 kW) at 6000 rpm and 203 Nm (150 lbft/20.7 kgm) at 3000 rpm respectively. This power is transmitted to the wheels by means of a 3 speed automatic gearbox. The stated kerb weight is 1635 kg. Maximum speed claimed is 175 km/h, which is 109 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door limousine with 5/6 seats
Length
5600 mm
Weight
1635 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.7 litre
Cylinders
6, V
Power
140 PS / 138 bhp / 103 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
203 Nm / 150 ft.lb / 20.7 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
175 km/h / 109 mph

1977 Volvo 264 TE specifications

1977 Volvo 264 TE data
bodywork
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Body type	5/6 seater limousine
Number of doors	4
Designer	Bertone
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3340 mm	131.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1430 mm	56.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1360 mm	53.5 inches
Length	5600 mm	220.5 inches
Width	1710 mm	67.3 inches
Height	1430 mm	56.3 inches
Ground clearance	140 mm	5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.68
Kerb weight	1635 kg	3605 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)	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 85.58 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 PS/kg 62.94 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 84.4 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 15.89 kg/kW 26.54 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	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	3.500
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	3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID	226248
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	28.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1977 Volvo 264 TE added 2010-12-20. Last modified 2020-02-23.