Volvo 240 Series 2.3 Automatic (131 hp)

Generation 1 · 1974–1993

General

Car class
E
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Body type
Sedan

Dimensions

Length
4790 mm
Width
1707 mm
Height
1435 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1354 mm

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
2,316 cm³
Boost type
None
Engine power
131 hp
Max power (kW)
96 kW
Max power RPM
5,500 rpm
Maximum torque
185 Nm
Max torque RPM
2,950 rpm
Cylinder layout
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
9.3
Bore
96 mm
Stroke
80 mm
Engine code
B230E
Valvetrain
SOHC

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gears
3
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Dependent, spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Tyre size
195/60 R15
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA65.1 5x108 mm

Performance

Maximum speed
171 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
14 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel grade
95 octane
Combined fuel consumption
10 l/100 km

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