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

Name

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

Brand

Volvo
Model

240
Generation

240 (P242,P244)
Year of production

1979

Number of seats

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

2.4 Diesel (82 Hp)

Power

82 Hp

Torque (Nm)

140 Nm

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

10 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

7.5 l/100 km

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
D24
Power
82 Hp
Power per litre
34.4 Hp/l
Torque
140 Nm
Engine displacement
2382 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
76.5 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
23.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Fuel type
Diesel
Valve train
dohc

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1830 kg

Max weight (kg)

2380 kg

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

580 l

Dimensions

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.1 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

McPherson

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

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