1975 Volvo 66 GL specifications

1975 Volvo 66 GL data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2250 mm 88.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1308 mm 51.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1245 mm 49 inches
Length 3905 mm 153.7 inches
Width 1537 mm 60.5 inches
Height 1391 mm 54.8 inches
Ground clearance 191 mm 7.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 833 kg 1836 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 42.1 litres 9.3 [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 1.3 litre
1289 cc
(78.66 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73 × 77 mm
2.87 × 3.03 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.95
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
57 PS (56 bhp) (42 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
94 Nm (69 ft·lb) (9.6 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
32.4 kW/litre
44 ps/litre
43.4 bhp/litre
0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
72.92 Nm/litre
0.88 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Solex carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 916.4 kPa (132.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 322.25 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
68.16 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
50.13 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
67.23 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.95 kg/kW
33.32 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.TB.
Rear suspension dD.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1135 cm2
Gearbox continuously variable transmission
Top gear ratio 0.8
Final drive ratio 4.51
general
Carfolio.com ID29942
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1975 Volvo 66 GL added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-08-17.

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3 door estate/​station wagon FR CVT 1108 cm3/67.6cuin 47 PS 46 bhp 34 kW 841 kg
3 door estate/​station wagon FR CVT 1289 cm3/78.7cuin 57 PS 56 bhp 42 kW 864 kg
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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1166 cm3/71.2cuin 57 PS 56 bhp 42 kW 910 kg
3 door fastback FR 4M 1166 cm3/71.2cuin 56 PS 55 bhp 41 kW 891 kg
3 door hatchback FR 4M 1256 cm3/76.6cuin 58 PS 57 bhp 43 kW 889 kg
3 door hatchback FR 4M 1256 cm3/76.6cuin 58 PS 57 bhp 43 kW 846 kg