1981 Volvo Series 240 Specifications

Specifications

1980 1981 1982

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1975 - 1982
Price :	$6,290-$7,500
Weight :	2900 lbs \| 1315.418 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2127 cc \| 129.8 cu in. \| 2.1 L.
Power :	98 BHP (72.128 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	110 Ft-Lbs (149 NM) @ 3500 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.2 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	8.7:1
Main Bearings :	5

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	2127 cc \| 129.8 cu in. \| 2.1 L.
Power :	127 BHP (93.472 KW) @ 5400 RPM
Torque :	150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 3750 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.2 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	7.5:1
Main Bearings :	5

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Volvo Production for 1981 :	191,869
1981 Volvo Series 240

Handling

1981 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$11,660
Avg. Home :	$96,240
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.25
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 Volvo Series 240? A: The 1981 Volvo Series 240 has a wheelbase size of 104.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1981 Volvo Series 240? A: The 1981 Volvo Series 240 has a length of 192.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1981 Volvo Series 240? A: The 1981 Volvo Series 240 has a width of 67.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1981 Volvo Series 240 cost when new?A: The 1981 Volvo Series 240 cost approximately $6,290 to $7,500 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1981 Volvo Series 240? A: The 1981 Volvo Series 240 was offered as a Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Volvo produce in 1981? A: Volvo produced 191,869 automobiles in 1981.

Q: What engines did the 1981 Volvo Series 240 have? A: The 1981 Volvo Series 240 had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2127 cc | 129.8 cu in. | 2.1 L.) with 98 BHP (72.128 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 110 Ft-Lbs (149 NM) @ 3500 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4 (2127 cc | 129.8 cu in. | 2.1 L.) with 127 BHP (93.472 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 3750 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1981 Volvo Series 240 have? A: The 1981 Volvo Series 240 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.