(1974 model)
| Marque (make) | Volvo | Issued from | 1974 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 244 GLE | Issued until | |
| Serie | 244 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volvo | Country | SE,NL |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4897 mm / 192.8 in / 192.8 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1707 mm / 67.2 in / 67.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.86 |
| Height | 1435 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1404 kg / 3095 lb / 3095 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2639 mm / 103.9 in / 103.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1359 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 in | Fuel capacity | 60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal |
| 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 | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.15 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2127 cm3 / 129.8 cu in / 129.8 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 531.75 cm3/cylinder / 32.449 cu in/cylinder / 32.449 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 91.7 kW / 124.7 hp / 124.7 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 170.0 Nm / 125.4 lbft / 125.4 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 90.5 kW / 123.0 bhp / 123.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 57.8 kW/l / 1.288 bhp/cu in / 1.288 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 79.92 Nm/l / 0.699 lbft/cu in / 0.699 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual with overdrive | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.80 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.73 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 87.61 kW/ton / 119.12 bhp/ton / 119.12 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 | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.TA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 244 GLE
