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Volvo 265

General information

ModelVolvo 265
Year1978
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2664 ccm (162.56 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2664 ccm (162.56 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power150.10 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min.
Max torque218.00 Nm (22.2 kgf-m or 160.8 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke88.0 x 73.0 mm (3.5 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1072 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4650 litres (1,229 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle9 m (366.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1404 kg (3,095.3 pounds)
Overall length4890 mm (192.5 inches)
Overall width1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2660 mm (104.7 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
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