(1972 model)
| Marque (make) | Volvo | Issued from | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 142 Grand Luxe Saloon | Issued until | |
| Serie | 142 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volvo | Country |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4640 mm / 182.7 in / 182.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1180 kg / 2601 lb / 2601 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1730 mm / 68.1 in / 68.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2620 mm / 103.1 in / 103.1 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm / 7.1 in / 7.1 in | Fuel capacity | 58 l / 12.8 UK gal / 15.3 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.77 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.12 m2 / 22.8 sq ft / 22.8 sq ft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| 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 | cast iron block & head | Bore | 88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 1986 cm3 / 121.2 cu in / 121.2 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 496.50 cm3/cylinder / 30.298 cu in/cylinder / 30.298 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 99.2 kW / 134.9 hp / 134.9 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 176.0 Nm / 129.8 lbft / 129.8 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 97.8 kW / 133.0 bhp / 133.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 67.0 kW/l / 1.493 bhp/cu in / 1.493 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 88.62 Nm/l / 0.775 lbft/cu in / 0.775 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual with overdrive | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.8 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.3 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 112.71 kW/ton / 153.24 bhp/ton / 153.24 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 | worm & roller | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 4 | Turning circle | 10.00 m / 32.81 ft / 32.81 ft |
| Suspension front | I.W.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.TwinTrailRA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 165 SR 15 | Tyres rear | 165 SR 15 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | 272 mm / 10.7 in / 10.7 in | Brake diameter rear | 295 mm / 11.6 in / 11.6 in |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 142 Grand Luxe Saloon
