(1983 model)
| Marque (make) | Volvo | Issued from | 1983 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 740 GLE | Issued until | |
| Serie | 740 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volvo | Country |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 3980 l / 140.55 cu ft / 140.55 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4785 mm / 188.4 in / 188.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1269 kg / 2798 lb / 2798 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1760 mm / 69.3 in / 69.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2770 mm / 109.1 in / 109.1 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in / 4.7 in | Fuel capacity | 60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.14 m2 / 23.0 sq ft / 23.0 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) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volvo | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block; light alloy head | Bore | 96.0 mm / 3.78 in / 3.78 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.2 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo K-Jet fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 2316 cm3 / 141.3 cu in / 141.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 579.00 cm3/cylinder / 35.333 cu in/cylinder / 35.333 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 96.2 kW / 130.8 hp / 130.8 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 190.0 Nm / 140.1 lbft / 140.1 lbft at 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 94.9 kW / 129.0 bhp / 129.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 55.7 kW/l / 1.241 bhp/cu in / 1.241 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 82.04 Nm/l / 0.718 lbft/cu in / 0.718 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual with overdrive | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.78 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.54 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 180 km/h / 112 mph / 112 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 101.65 kW/ton / 138.21 bhp/ton / 138.21 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 PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.5 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.LW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.TA.PR.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 185/70 R 14 | Tyres rear | 185/70 R 14 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 740 GLE
