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Volvo 164

General information

ModelVolvo 164
Year1974
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.5 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 power144.00 PS (106 kW or 142 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque222 Nm (22.6 kgf-m or 163.7 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke88.9 x 80.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1059 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4650 litres (1,229 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (393.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks

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 capacity58.0 litres (15.32 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
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