1976 Volvo 66 DL

The Volvo 66 DL is a rear wheel drive automobile, with the engine placed in the front, and a 2 door saloon (sedan) body. The 4 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1.1 litres. In this application it develops power and torque figures of 46 bhp (46.6 PS/34.3 kW) at 5000 rpm and 74.5 Nm (55 lbft/7.6 kgm) at 2700 rpm respectively. The engine powers the wheels compliments of a continuously variable transmission. The stated weight at the kerb is 818 kg.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3900 mm
Weight
818 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.1 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
46.6 PS / 46 bhp / 34.3 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
74.5 Nm / 55 ft.lb / 7.6 kgm @ 2700 rpm

1976 Volvo 66 DL specifications

1976 Volvo 66 DL data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2250 mm	88.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1310 mm	51.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1240 mm	48.8 inches
Length	3900 mm	153.5 inches
Width	1540 mm	60.6 inches
Height	1380 mm	54.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.73
Kerb weight	818 kg	1803 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	42 litres	9.2 [11.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.1 litre 1108 cc (67.614 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	70 × 72 mm 2.76 × 2.83 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.97
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	46.6 PS (46 bhp) (34.3 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque	74.5 Nm (55 ft·lb) (7.6 kgm) at 2700 rpm
Specific output	31 kW/litre 42.1 ps/litre 41.5 bhp/litre 0.68 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	67.24 Nm/litre 0.81 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	844.9 kPa (122.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	277 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 57.02 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 41.93 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 56.23 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 23.85 kg/kW 39.83 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	4 x 14
Wheel size rear	4 x 14
Tyres front	135 SR 14
Tyres rear	135 SR 14
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	continuously variable transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	353705
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1976 Volvo 66 DL added 2013-08-17. Last modified 2020-02-02.