1947 Volvo PV 444

This vehicle has a convertible/cabriolet body style with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. Power is produced by an overhead valve, 1.6 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 70 bhp (71 PS/52 kW) at 5500 rpm and 119 N·m (88 lb·ft/12.1 kgm) at 2500 rpm respectively. The engine transmits power to the wheels through a 4 speed manual with overdrive transmission. Claimed weight at the kerb is 965 kg. The Volvo PV 444 is claimed to manage a maxiumum speed of 117 km/h (73 mph).
Full specs

Body type
convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
4216 mm
Weight
965 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.6 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
71 PS / 70 bhp / 52 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
119 Nm / 88 ft.lb / 12.1 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Top speed
117 km/h / 73 mph

1947 Volvo PV 444 specifications

1947 Volvo PV 444 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2400 mm	94.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1184 mm	46.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1321 mm	52 inches
Length	4216 mm	166 inches
Width	1575 mm	62 inches
Height	1346 mm	53 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.76
Kerb weight	965 kg	2127 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Volvo
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.6 litre 1584 cc (96.662 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	79.4 × 80 mm 3.13 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.99
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque	119 Nm (88 ft·lb) (12.1 kgm) at 2500 rpm
Specific output	33 kW/litre 44.8 ps/litre 44.2 bhp/litre 0.72 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	75.13 Nm/litre 0.91 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.5:1
Fuel system	1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	944.1 kPa (136.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	396 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	117 km/h (73 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 73.55 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 54.09 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 72.54 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 18.49 kg/kW 30.88 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	unknown
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	15037
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	15.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1947 Volvo PV 444 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.