(1974 model)
| Marque (make) | Volvo | Issued from | 1974 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 343 Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 343 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volvo | Country | SE,NL |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4140 mm / 163.0 in / 163.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1661 mm / 65.4 in / 65.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| Height | 1392 mm / 54.8 in / 54.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 943 kg / 2079 lb / 2079 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2395 mm / 94.3 in / 94.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1351 mm / 53.2 in / 53.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1379 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Fuel capacity | 45 l / 9.9 UK gal / 11.9 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| 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 | Bore | 76.0 mm / 2.99 in / 2.99 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 77.0 mm / 3.03 in / 3.03 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.99 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1397 cm3 / 85.3 cu in / 85.3 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 349.25 cm3/cylinder / 21.313 cu in/cylinder / 21.313 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 9.3 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 52.2 kW / 71.0 hp / 71.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 107.0 Nm / 78.9 lbft / 78.9 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 51.5 kW / 70.0 bhp / 70.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 50.1 kW/l / 1.116 bhp/cu in / 1.116 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 76.59 Nm/l / 0.670 lbft/cu in / 0.670 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | continuously variable transmission (CVT) | Number of gears | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.84 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.51 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 74.23 kW/ton / 100.92 bhp/ton / 100.92 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 | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS. | Suspension rear | dD. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 343 Automatic
