1972 - Volvo - 142 Saloon

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 142 Saloon 1972
General Information
Make Volvo
Model 142 Saloon
Production Year 1972
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Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2620 mm     (103,1 in)
Front Track 1350 mm     (53,1 in)
Rear Track 1350 mm     (53,1 in)
Length 4640 mm     (182,7 in)
Width 1730 mm     (68,1 in)
Height 1440 mm     (56,7 in)
Ground Clearance 180 mm     (7,1 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,77
Weight 1130 kg     (2489 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 58 litre   (12,8 Imp gal ,  15,3 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Volvo
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction cast iron block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1986 cc     (121,19 cu in)
Bore 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Stroke 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,11
Unitary Capacity 496,5 cc/cylinder    (30,3 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,7 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ze-St 175 CD-25 carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 88 HP     (65,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 163 N.m     (120,3 lb.ft ,  16,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 130,5 N.m    (4800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 77,9 HP/ton    (58,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 44,3 HP/litre    (33 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 10 s
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 148 km/h   (92 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,1 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type worm & roller
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4
Turning Circle Diameter 10 m    (32,8 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.TwinTrailRA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 272 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 295 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 165 SR 15
Tyres (rear) 165 SR 15