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Volvo 123 GT

(1968 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolvoIssued from1968
Model123 GTIssued until
Serie123Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolvoCountry

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4450 mm / 175.2 in / 175.2 inTotal (curb) weight1050 kg / 2315 lb / 2315 lb
Width1621 mm / 63.8 in / 63.8 inDry weight
Height1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2600 mm / 102.4 in / 102.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1303 mm / 51.3 in / 51.3 inTowing weight
Track rear1303 mm / 51.3 in / 51.3 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity45 l / 9.9 UK gal / 11.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.71  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.07 m2 / 22.2 sq ft / 22.2 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerVolvoValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore84.2 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.05
Fuel supplyEngine displacement1782 cm3 / 108.7 cu in / 108.7 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity445.50 cm3/cylinder / 27.186 cu in/cylinder / 27.186 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio10.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power70.8 kW / 96.3 hp / 96.3 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque145.0 Nm / 106.9 lbft / 106.9 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output69.9 kW / 95.0 bhp / 95.0 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output53.3 kW/l / 1.188 bhp/cu in / 1.188 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque81.37 Nm/l / 0.712 lbft/cu in / 0.712 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed175 km/h / 109 mph / 109 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio90.48 kW/ton / 123.02 bhp/ton / 123.02 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
Steeringworm & rollerSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.10 m / 33.14 ft / 33.14 ft
Suspension frontI.CS.Suspension rearLA.SE.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front165 SR 15Tyres rear165 SR 15
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brakes detailsBraked area
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear

Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 123 GT

 
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