1974 Volvo 240 (P242,P244) - Photo 1

Volvo 240 (P242,P244) 2.4 Diesel (79 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand Volvo
Model 240
Generation 240 (P242,P244)
Modification (Engine) 2.4 Diesel (79 Hp)
Start of production 1986 year
End of production 1993 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Diesel
Engine specs
Power 79 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre 33.2 Hp/l
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code D24
Engine displacement 2382 cm3
145.36 cu. in.
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 76.5 mm
3.01 in.
Piston Stroke 83 mm
3.27 in.
Compression ratio 23:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 7 l
7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt
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Coolant 9.5 l
10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Fuel tank capacity 60 l
15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission