(1957 model)
| Marque (make) | Volvo | Issued from | 1957 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 122 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 122 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volvo | Country | SE,NL |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4450 mm / 175.2 in / 175.2 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1613 mm / 63.5 in / 63.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Height | 1504 mm / 59.2 in / 59.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1000 kg / 2205 lb / 2205 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2601 mm / 102.4 in / 102.4 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1316 mm / 51.8 in / 51.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1316 mm / 51.8 in / 51.8 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volvo | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 79.4 mm / 3.12 in / 3.12 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.99 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1582 cm3 / 96.5 cu in / 96.5 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 395.50 cm3/cylinder / 24.135 cu in/cylinder / 24.135 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 49.2 kW / 66.9 hp / 66.9 hp at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 103.0 Nm / 76.0 lbft / 76.0 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 48.5 kW / 65.9 bhp / 65.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 41.7 kW/l / 0.929 bhp/cu in / 0.929 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 65.11 Nm/l / 0.570 lbft/cu in / 0.570 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 66.00 kW/ton / 89.74 bhp/ton / 89.74 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | worm & nut | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.W.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 122
