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Volvo 164 3.0

General information

ModelVolvo 164 3.0
Year1972
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2978 ccm (181.72 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2978 ccm (181.72 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power158.00 PS (116 kW or 156 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque241.00 Nm (24.6 kgf-m or 177.8 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.1:1
Bore x stroke89.0 x 80.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1162 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4650 litres (1,229 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1360 kg (2,998.3 pounds)
Overall length4720 mm (185.8 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance190 mm (7.5 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
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