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(1985 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1986 cm3 / 121.2 cu in / 121.2 cu in, 117.1 kW / 157.0 hp / 157.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 240.0 N·m / 177.0 lb·ft / 177.0 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, manual with overdrive 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 195 km/h / 121 mph / 121 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Volvo | Issued from | 1985 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 740 Turbo | Issued until | |
| Serie | 740 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volvo | Country | SE,NL |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 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 (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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; light alloy 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 Motronic 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 | 8.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 117.1 kW / 157.0 hp / 157.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. torque | 240.0 N·m / 177.0 lb·ft / 177.0 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | 1 Garrett AiResearch T3 turbocharger | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | yes | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 46.8 kW / 62.8 hp / 62.8 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 59.0 kW/l / 1.296 bhp/cu in / 1.296 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 120.8 N·m/l / 1.06 lb·ft/cu in / 1.06 lb·ft/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 | 3.73 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 195 km/h / 121 mph / 121 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 123.7 kW/ton / 93.7 bhp/ton / 93.7 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.5 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Lower wishbone, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Live axle, Trailing arm, Panhard rod, Coil springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 195/60 R 15 | Tyres rear | 195/60 R 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 740 Turbo
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