1983 Volvo 740 GL specifications

1983 Volvo 740 GL data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2770 mm 109.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1460 mm 57.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1460 mm 57.5 inches
Length 4785 mm 188.4 inches
Width 1760 mm 69.3 inches
Height 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Ground clearance 120 mm 4.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 1269 kg 2798 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 Volvo
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.3 litre
2316 cc
(141.331 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96 × 80 mm
3.78 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.2
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
114 PS (112 bhp) (84 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
192 Nm (142 ft·lb) (19.6 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
36.1 kW/litre
49 ps/litre
48.4 bhp/litre
0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
82.9 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block; light alloy head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.3:1
Fuel system 1 Pierburg carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1041.8 kPa (151.1 psi)
Maximum RPM 5800 rpm
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 579 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 7.6 s
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
89.49 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
65.81 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
88.26 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.19 kg/kW
25.38 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 3.500
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.TA.PR.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 185/70 R 14
Tyres rear 185/70 R 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 3.31
general
Carfolio.com ID106304
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 22.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1983 Volvo 740 GL added 2003-02-18.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Volvo 740 models

5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4OD 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 165 PS 163 bhp 121 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4OD 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 165 PS 163 bhp 121 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 103 PS 102 bhp 76 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 103 PS 102 bhp 76 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 121 PS 119 bhp 89 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 116 PS 114 bhp 85 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3AOD 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 116 PS 114 bhp 85 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4OD 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 139 PS 137 bhp 102 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 121 PS 119 bhp 89 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 116 PS 114 bhp 85 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3AOD 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 116 PS 114 bhp 85 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 139 PS 137 bhp 102 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 1372 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4OD 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 131 PS 129 bhp 96 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2383 cm3/145.4cuin 82 PS 81 bhp 60 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3AOD 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 131 PS 129 bhp 96 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 114 PS 112 bhp 84 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3AOD 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 114 PS 112 bhp 84 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4OD 2383 cm3/145.4cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4OD 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 2383 cm3/145.4cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW 1269 kg
Volvo 740 Turbo -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 159 PS 157 bhp 117 kW 1269 kg
Volvo 740 GLE -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 131 PS 129 bhp 96 kW 1269 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 181 PS 179 bhp 133 kW 1346 kg
Cars similar to the 1983 Volvo 740 GL
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1210 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2226 cm3/135.8cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2226 cm3/135.8cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW
BMW 524td -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2443 cm3/149.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1330 kg
BMW 524td -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2443 cm3/149.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2838 cm3/173.2cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 2838 cm3/173.2cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2838 cm3/173.2cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 2838 cm3/173.2cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 2838 cm3/173.2cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2838 cm3/173.2cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2830 cm3/172.7cuin 114 PS 112 bhp 84 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2830 cm3/172.7cuin 114 PS 112 bhp 84 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2294 cm3/140.0cuin 116 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1295 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1170 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1150 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1130 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1150 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1175 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1085 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1095 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1090 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1130 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1135 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1150 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1105 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1145 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW 1260 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1280 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1280 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 111 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW 1510 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1160 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1095 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1180 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1200 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1150 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1160 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1180 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1952 cm3/119.1cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1085 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1952 cm3/119.1cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1090 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1257 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1264 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2197 cm3/134.1cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2197 cm3/134.1cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1320 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2197 cm3/134.1cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2165 cm3/132.1cuin 119 PS 117 bhp 87 kW 1235 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2830 cm3/172.7cuin 114 PS 112 bhp 84 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2830 cm3/172.7cuin 114 PS 112 bhp 84 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2835 cm3/173.0cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1251 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2155 cm3/131.5cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1255 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2155 cm3/131.5cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1255 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2197 cm3/134.1cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1205 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2197 cm3/134.1cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1205 kg