(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | Volvo | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 244 DL D6 | 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 | 4880 mm / 192.1 in / 192.1 in | Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1710 mm / 67.3 in / 67.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.84 |
| Height | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1360 kg / 2998 lb / 2998 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm / 104.3 in / 104.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 in | Fuel capacity | 60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 76.5 mm / 3.01 in / 3.01 in | |
| Fuel | diesel | Stroke | 86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.89 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 2383 cm3 / 145.4 cu in / 145.4 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 397.17 cm3/cylinder / 24.237 cu in/cylinder / 24.237 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 23.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 61.1 kW / 83.1 hp / 83.1 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 140.0 Nm / 103.3 lbft / 103.3 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 60.3 kW / 82.0 bhp / 82.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 34.4 kW/l / 0.766 bhp/cu in / 0.766 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 58.75 Nm/l / 0.514 lbft/cu in / 0.514 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 | 148 km/h / 92 mph / 92 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 60.29 kW/ton / 81.97 bhp/ton / 81.97 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 PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.50 | Turning circle | 9.80 m / 32.15 ft / 32.15 ft |
| Suspension front | I.MS.LW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.2TrailRA.TLB.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 244 DL D6
