1979 - Volvo - 244 DL

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 244 DL 1979
2. 244 DL 1974
General Information
Make Volvo
Model 244 DL
Production Year 1979
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Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2640 mm     (103,9 in)
Front Track 1420 mm     (55,9 in)
Rear Track 1350 mm     (53,1 in)
Length 4900 mm     (192,9 in)
Width 1710 mm     (67,3 in)
Height 1430 mm     (56,3 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,86
Weight 1270 kg     (2797,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 60 litre   (13,2 Imp gal ,  15,9 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Audi
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-5
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 10 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1986 cc     (121,19 cu in)
Bore 76,5 mm     (3,01 in)
Stroke 86,4 mm     (3,4 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,89
Unitary Capacity 397,2 cc/cylinder    (24,24 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 6
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 SU carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 97 HP     (72,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 157 N.m     (115,9 lb.ft ,  16 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 127,9 N.m    (5400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 76,4 HP/ton    (57 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 48,8 HP/litre    (36,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 165 km/h   (102,5 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,91 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4,3
Turning Circle Diameter 9,8 m    (32,2 ft)
Suspension (front) I.LW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.2TrailRA.TLB.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
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