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Volvo 260 2.8

General information

ModelVolvo 260 2.8
Year1981
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating52 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2849 ccm (173.85 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2849 ccm (173.85 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power155.00 PS (114 kW or 153 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque231 Nm (23.6 kgf-m or 170.4 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke91.0 x 73.0 mm (3.6 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel systemInjection

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1131 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space4530 litres (1,197 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1370 kg (3,020.3 pounds)
Overall length4890 mm (192.5 inches)
Overall width1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2660 mm (104.7 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
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