(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | Volvo | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 245 GL D5 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 245 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volvo | Country |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | station wagon (estate, combi) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4880 mm / 192.1 in / 192.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1360 kg / 2998 lb / 2998 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1710 mm / 67.3 in / 67.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm / 104.3 in / 104.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in | Fuel capacity | 60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.84 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.08 m2 / 22.4 sq ft / 22.4 sq ft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 10 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Audi | 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.89 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo VE diesel inj. | Engine displacement | 1986 cm3 / 121.2 cu in / 121.2 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 6 | Unitary capacity | 397.20 cm3/cylinder / 24.239 cu in/cylinder / 24.239 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 24.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 52.2 kW / 71.0 hp / 71.0 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 118.0 Nm / 87.0 lbft / 87.0 lbft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 51.5 kW / 70.0 bhp / 70.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 35.2 kW/l / 0.784 bhp/cu in / 0.784 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 59.42 Nm/l / 0.520 lbft/cu in / 0.520 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.86 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.3 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 140 km/h / 87 mph / 87 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 51.47 kW/ton / 69.98 bhp/ton / 69.98 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 | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.5 | 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 |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 245 GL D5
