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Volvo 262 C Coupé

(1978 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolvoIssued from1978
Model262 C CoupéIssued until
Serie262Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolvoCountrySE,NL

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4879 mm / 192.1 in / 192.1 inGround clearance
Width1707 mm / 67.2 in / 67.2 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.85
Height1360 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 inTotal (curb) weight1450 kg / 3197 lb / 3197 lb
Wheelbase2640 mm / 103.9 in / 103.9 inDry weight
Track front1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1351 mm / 53.2 in / 53.2 inFuel capacity60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine (90.0° vee)Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerPRVValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke73.0 mm / 2.87 in / 2.87 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.21
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement2664 cm3 / 162.6 cu in / 162.6 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity444.00 cm3/cylinder / 27.095 cu in/cylinder / 27.095 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio9.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power110.4 kW / 150.1 hp / 150.1 hp at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque218.0 Nm / 160.8 lbft / 160.8 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output108.9 kW / 148.1 bhp / 148.1 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output55.6 kW/l / 1.239 bhp/cu in / 1.239 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque81.83 Nm/l / 0.716 lbft/cu in / 0.716 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.54

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio102.07 kW/ton / 138.78 bhp/ton / 138.78 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.Suspension rearLA.TA.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 262 C Coupé

 
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