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Volvo 740 Turbo

General information

ModelVolvo 740 Turbo
Year1983
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating52 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2316 ccm (141.32 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2316 ccm (141.32 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power181.50 PS (133 kW or 179 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque260.00 Nm (26.5 kgf-m or 191.8 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke96.0 x 80.0 mm (3.8 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed204.0 km/h (126.8 mph)
0-50 miles6.1 seconds
0-60 miles8.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1348 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4470 litres (1,181 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1350 kg (2,976.2 pounds)
Overall length4790 mm (188.6 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2780 mm (109.4 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
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