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Specs of Volvo 240 (P242,P244) 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp) /1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993/

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Volvo 240 (P242,P244) 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp) /Sedan 1979 - 1993/

What is the body type of Volvo 240 (P242,P244)?

Sedan, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volvo 240 (P242,P244) 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)?

7.5 l/100 km
31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l

What is the power output of Volvo 240 Sedan 1979 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)?

82 Hp, 140 Nm
103 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volvo 240 Sedan 1979 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)?

2.4 l
2382 cm³
145.36 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1979 Volvo 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)?

6

What is the drivetrain of Volvo 240 (P242,P244) Sedan 1979 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the kerb weight of 1979 Volvo 240 (P242,P244) 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)?

1830 kg
4034 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 Volvo 240 (P242,P244) 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)?

2380 kg
5247 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1979 Volvo 240 Sedan?

580 l
20.5 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1979 Volvo 240 (P242,P244) 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)?

3, automatic transmission

• Volvo
  • Volvo 240
    • 240 (P242,P244)
      • 2.7 GLT6 (141 Hp)
      • 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)
      • 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)
      • 2.4 Diesel (79 Hp) Automatic
      • 2.4 Diesel (79 Hp)
      • 2.3 (140 Hp)
      • 2.3 (136 Hp)
      • 2.3 (133 Hp)
      • 2.3 (131 Hp)
      • 2.3 (115 Hp)
      • 2.3 (113 Hp)
      • 2.3 (112 Hp)
      • 2.3 (110 Hp)
      • 2.1 Turbo (155 Hp)
      • 2.1 (97 Hp)
      • 2.1 (123 Hp)
      • 2.1 (107 Hp)
      • 2.1 (100 Hp)
      • 2.0 (97 Hp)
      • 2.0 (90 Hp)
      • 2.0 (82 Hp)
      • 2.0 (103 Hp)

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Volvo  Volvo 240    240 (P242,P244)      2.7 GLT6 (141 Hp)      2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)      2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)      2.4 Diesel (79 Hp) Automatic      2.4 Diesel (79 Hp)      2.3 (140 Hp)      2.3 (136 Hp)      2.3 (133 Hp)      2.3 (131 Hp)      2.3 (115 Hp)      2.3 (113 Hp)      2.3 (112 Hp)      2.3 (110 Hp)      2.1 Turbo (155 Hp)      2.1 (97 Hp)      2.1 (123 Hp)      2.1 (107 Hp)      2.1 (100 Hp)      2.0 (97 Hp)      2.0 (90 Hp)      2.0 (82 Hp)      2.0 (103 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Volvo

Model

240

Generation

240 (P242,P244)

Modification (Engine)

2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)

Start of production

1979 year

End of production

1993 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

5

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10 l/100 km 23.5 US mpg
28.2 UK mpg
10 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6 l/100 km 39.2 US mpg
47.1 UK mpg
16.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.5 l/100 km 31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Diesel

Weight-to-power ratio

22.3 kg/Hp, 44.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

13.1 kg/Nm, 76.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

82 Hp

Power per litre

34.4 Hp/l

Torque

140 Nm 103 lb.-ft.

Engine Model/Code

D24

Engine displacement

2382 cm³ 145.36 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

6

Cylinder Bore

76.5 mm 3.01 in.

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm 3.4 in.

Compression ratio

23.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

2

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

dohc

Engine oil capacity

7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt

Engine oil specification

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Coolant

9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1830 kg 4034 lbs.

Max. weight

2380 kg 5247 lbs.

Max load

550 kg 1213 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

580 l 20.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal

Dimensions

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.1 m 33.14 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

3 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering