Volvo 242 Engine & Transmission | Figures & Specs.
Volvo 242 Engine: The Saloon version of the 242 model has a 2316 cc (141.3 ci) 8 valve St4 N/A Petrol engine.
Volvo 242 Transmission: This particular Volvo 242 GT 2.3 has a 4 speed/ Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.
Volvo 242 Power & Torque | Figures & Specs.
Volvo 242 Power: The 242's 2316 cc (141.3 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 138 bhp (102 kW) @ 5750 rpm.
Volvo 242 Torque: The Volvo 242 produces torque measuring 141 lb-ft (187.1 Nm) @ 4500 rpm.
Volvo 242 Power to Weight: The 242 weighs around 1320 kg (2910 lb).
Power to weight can be calculated at 104.5 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 106.8 lb-ft of torque per ton.
Volvo 242 Top Speed & Acceleration Performance | Figures & Specs.
Volvo 242 Top Speed: The Volvo 242 GT 2.3 - [1979] has a top speed of 113 mph (181.8 kph)
Volvo 242 Acceleration: This 242 accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 9.8 seconds or 0-100kph in 10.1 and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 17.38 seconds with a trap speed of 78.7 mph.
Figures & Specs Summary:
- Year: 1979 | Type: Saloon
- Engine: 2316 cc (141.3 ci) 8 Valve
- Engine Formation: St4
- Aspiration: N/A
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Transmission: 4 speed/ Manual
- Top Speed: 113 mph (181.8 kph)
- 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 9.8 secs
- 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 10.1 secs
- 0-100 mph (160.9 kph): 0.0 secs
- Power: 138 bhp (102 kW) @ 5750 rpm
- Kerbweight: 1320 kgs (2910 lbs)
- Torque: 141 lb-ft (187.1 Nm) @ 4500 rpm
- Drive: RWD | Engine Location: F
- 1/4 Mile (Est.): 17.38 secs @ 78.7 mph
- BHP Per Ton: 104.5 bhp
- Torque Per Ton: 106.8 lb-ft
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