Volvo 300 Series 1975–1991
1 generationNo photos yet1.7 MT (82 PS)
General information
Number of doors3
Car classC
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountrySweden
At a glance
Engine1721 cm3 Gasoline
Power80 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
Sweden
Specifications
Engine
Compression ratio10
Maximum torque131 N*m
Capacity1721 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Turnover of maximum torque3000 RPM
Number of cylinders4
Max power at RPM5400 RPM
Max power (kW)60 kW
Engine power80 hp
Cylinder bore81 mm
Engine power82 PS
Stroke cycle83.5 mm
Engine codeB172K
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHC
Bodywork
Height1392 mm
Clearance141 mm
Width1661 mm
Wheel size175/70 R13
Wheelbase2400 mm
Min trunk capacity379 l
Length4140 mm
Number of seater5
Curb weight950 kg
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA52.1 4x100 mm
Body typeHatchback
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear5
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)12.5 s
Max speed165 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.1 l
Fuel95
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Grades & features
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