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1979 Volvo 240 (P242,P244) 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)

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Key specs

Volvo 240 Sedan 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

What is the body type, Volvo 240 (P242,P244)?Sedan, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Volvo 240 (P242,P244) 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)?7.5 l/100 km
31.36 US mpg
37.66 UK mpg
13.33 km/l
How much power, Volvo 240 Sedan 1979 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)?82 Hp, 140 Nm
103.26 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volvo 240 Sedan 1979 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)?2.4 l
2382 cm3
145.36 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1979 Volvo 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)?6
What is the drivetrain, Volvo 240 (P242,P244) Sedan 1979 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the curb weight, 1979 Volvo 240 (P242,P244) 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)?1830 kg
4034.46 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1979 Volvo 240 (P242,P244) 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)?2380 kg
5247 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1979 Volvo 240 Sedan?580 l
20.48 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 Volvo 240 (P242,P244) 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)?3, automatic transmission

Volvo 240 (P242,P244) 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 Specs

General information
BrandVolvo
Model 240
Generation 240 (P242,P244)
Modification (Engine) 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)
Start of production 1979 year
End of production 1993 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 10 l/100 km 23.52 US mpg
28.25 UK mpg
10 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6 l/100 km 39.2 US mpg
47.08 UK mpg
16.67 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 7.5 l/100 km 31.36 US mpg
37.66 UK mpg
13.33 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Weight-to-power ratio 22.3 kg/Hp, 44.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 13.1 kg/Nm, 76.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 82 Hp
Power per litre 34.4 Hp/l
Torque 140 Nm 103.26 lb.-ft.
Engine Model/Code D24
Engine displacement 2382 cm3 145.36 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Cylinder Bore 76.5 mm 3.01 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression ratio 23.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain dohc
Engine oil capacity 7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1830 kg 4034.46 lbs.
Max. weight 2380 kg 5247 lbs.
Max load 550 kg 1212.54 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 580 l 20.48 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Dimensions
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.1 m 33.14 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering