1973 Volvo 142 Specifications

Specifications

1971 1973

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1966 - 1974
Price :	$3,000
Weight :	2500 lbs \| 1133.981 kg

Performance

Top Speed :	148 km/h \| 91.982 mph

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2000 cc \| 122.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	88 BHP (64.768 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	120 Ft-Lbs (163 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.2 in \| 80 mm.

Transmission:
4 Manual Floor lever

Production Figures

Total Volvo Production for 1973 :	60,761
1973 Volvo 142

Handling

Recall

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Manufacturer	VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	74V104000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LEVER COULD BE OF SUCH DESIGN THAT THERUBBER ACCESSORY FLOOR MAT OR VEHICLE CARPET COULD RETARD THE PEDAL'S NORMALRETURN TO IDLE POSITION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING PEDAL LEVERWHICH PRECLUDES INTERFERENCE WITH THE RETURN OF PEDAL TO NORMAL POSITION).

Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Manufacturer	VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19720801
NHTSA Campaign ID	72V300000
Notes	VOLVO CAMPAIGN NO V-15.POSSIBILITY THAT SCREWS WHICH SECURE TURN SIGNALOPERATING SWITCH, WIPER/WASHER SWITCH AND OVERDRIVE SWITCH TO STEERING COLUMNMAY BECOME LOOSE AND CONTACT STEERING HUB.IF CONDITION EXISTS, COULD CAUSEMEMENTARY STIFF OPERATION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING SCREW ANDCLIPS.)

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Manufacturer	VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19730101
NHTSA Campaign ID	73V163000
Notes	VOLVO CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE CONNECTING THEFUEL SUPPLY PIPE TO THE COLD START VALVE (INJECTOR) ON CERTAIN FUEL INJECTEDMODELS COULD HAVE THE INCORRECT INSIDE DIAMETER WHICH IN TURN COULD RESULT INEVENTUAL FATIQUE AND POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE.IF FUEL LEAKAGE DOES OCCUR, THEREIS DANGER OF FIRE STARTING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTINGANDINSTALLING A NEW HOSE WITH PROPER SPECIFICATIONS).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1973 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$12,900
Avg. Home :	$32,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.40

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Q: How fast is the 1973 Volvo 142? A: The 1973 Volvo 142 has a top speed of 148 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Volvo 142? A: The 1973 Volvo 142 has a wheelbase size of 103.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1973 Volvo 142? A: The 1973 Volvo 142 has a length of 182.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1973 Volvo 142? A: The 1973 Volvo 142 has a width of 68.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1973 Volvo 142 cost when new?A: The 1973 Volvo 142 had a base price of approximately $3,000 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1973 Volvo 142? A: The 1973 Volvo 142 was a Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Volvo produce in 1973? A: Volvo produced 60,761 automobiles in 1973.

Q: What engine did the 1973 Volvo 142 have? A: The engine powering the 1973 Volvo 142 was a Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 88 BHP (64.768 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 120 Ft-Lbs (163 NM) @ 3000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1973 Volvo 142 have? A: The 1973 Volvo 142 had a 4 speed Manual Floor lever gearbox.