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Volvo 740 GL

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.00 mm × 80.00 mm 3.78 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2.3 litre 2316 cc (141.331 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block; light alloy h
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.30:1
Fuel system 1 Pierburg carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 7.60 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 175 km/h (109 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 88.26 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1041.8 kPa (151.1 psi)
Specific torque 82.9 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 5800 rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.2
Unitary capacity 579 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2770 mm
wheelbase 109.1 in
Length (milimeters) 4785 mm
Length (inches) 188.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1760 mm
Width (inches) 69.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1430 mm
Height (inches) 56.3 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters) 120 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1269 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2798 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 60 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15.9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle
Tyres 185/70 R 14
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4OD
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 3.31

General information

RAC rating 22.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1983 Volvo 740 GL PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1983

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