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1972 Volvo 142 Grand Luxe Saloon Technical specifications

These specifications are for the 1972 model year Volvo 142 Grand Luxe Saloon.

Technical specifications of 1972 Volvo 142 Grand Luxe Saloon

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bodywork

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Type4/5S SAL

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight

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Wheelbase 2620 mm 103.1 in
Track front 1350 mm 53.1 in
rear 1350 mm 53.1 in
Length 4640 mm 182.7 in
Width 1730 mm 68.1 in
Height 1440 mm 56.7 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Ground clearance 180 mm 7.1 in
Kerb weight 1180 kg 2601 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 58 litres 12.8 UK Gal 15.3 US Gal

aerodynamics

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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine

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Bore × stroke 88.90 mm × 80.00 mm
3.5 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 2 litre
1986 cc
(121.193 cu in)
Type SOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
Construction cast iron block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system Bo fuel inj.
Maximum power
(SAE)
134.8 PS (133 bhp) (99.2 kW)
@ 6000 rpm
Specific output 67 bhp/litre
1.1 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(SAE)
176.0 Nm (130 ft·lb) (17.9 kgm)
@ 3500 rpm
bmep 1113.6 kPa (161.5 psi)
Specific torque 88.62 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6000 rpm
Manufacturer Volvo
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 496.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

performance

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0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 112.71 bhp/ton

chassis

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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering worm & roller
Turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle 10.00 m
Suspension front I.W.CS.ARB.
rear LA.TwinTrailRA.CS.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront 165 SR 15
rear 165 SR 15
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake front 272 mm
rear295 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4OD
Top gear ratio 0.80
Final drive ratio 4.30

general

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RAC rating 19.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Volvo 142 Grand Luxe Saloon added 2003-02-18.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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