1957 Volvo PV 544 Sport specifications

1957 Volvo PV 544 Sport data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2652 mm 104.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1311 mm 51.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1311 mm 51.6 inches
Length 4496 mm 177 inches
Width 1580 mm 62.2 inches
Height 1560 mm 61.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 940 kg 2072 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
(gross)
89 PS (88 bhp) (66 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
118 Nm (87 ft·lb) (12 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
41.4 kW/litre
56.3 ps/litre
55.6 bhp/litre
0.91 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
74.49 Nm/litre
0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 936.1 kPa (135.8 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
94.92 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
69.81 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
93.62 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.32 kg/kW
23.93 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID15444
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1957 Volvo PV 544 Sport added 1997-11-17.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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