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1979 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Volvo

Model

240

Modification

2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1979

End of production

1993

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel tank capacity

60 l 15.85 US gal
13.2 UK gal

Engine displacement

2382 cm³ 145.36 cu. In.

Power

82 hp

Torque

140 Nm 103.26 lb.-ft.

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3

Kerb weight

1830 kg 4034.5 lbs

Seats

5

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

10 l/100 km 23.52 US mpg
28.25 UK mpg

- Extra urban

6 l/100 km 39.2 US mpg
47.08 UK mpg

- Combined

7.5 l/100 km 31.36 US mpg
37.66 UK mpg

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

D24

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

SDI

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2382 cm³ 145.36 cu. In.

Power

82 hp

Torque

140 Nm 103.26 lb.-ft.

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Cylinder Bore

76.5 mm 3.01 in

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm 3.4 in

Compression ratio

23.5

Valvetrain

dohc

Engine oil capacity

7 l 7.42 US qt
6.16 UK qt

Coolant

9.5 l 10.07 US qt
8.36 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Turning diameter

10.1 m 33.14 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

3

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Independent type McPherson

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1830 kg 4034.5 lbs

Max. weight

2380 kg 5247 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

580 l 20.48 cu ft

- Max. roof load

550 kg 1212.5 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Volvo 240 (P242,P244) 2.4 Diesel (82 Hp) is made in 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993