1979 Volvo 260 Series Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1979 Volvo 260 Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1974 - 1982
Body Designer :	Bertone
Price :	$8,460-$9,890
Weight :	3100 lbs \| 1406.136 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6 90-degree \| Vee-Type
Displacement :	2664 cc \| 162.6 cu in. \| 2.7 L.
Power :	125 BHP (92 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 2750 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Stroke :	2.9 in \| 73 mm.
Compression :	8.23:1
Main Bearings :	4

Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic

Production Figures

Total Volvo Production for 1979 :	212,782
1979 Volvo 260 Series

Handling

1979 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$17,500
Avg. Home :	$58,100
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.86

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Volvo 260 Series? A: The 1979 Volvo 260 Series has a wheelbase size of 104.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1979 Volvo 260 Series? A: The 1979 Volvo 260 Series has a length of 192.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1979 Volvo 260 Series? A: The 1979 Volvo 260 Series has a width of 67.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1979 Volvo 260 Series cost when new?A: The 1979 Volvo 260 Series cost approximately $8,460 to $9,890 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Volvo 260 Series? A: The 1979 Volvo 260 Series was offered as a Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Volvo produce in 1979? A: Volvo produced 212,782 automobiles in 1979.

Q: What engine did the 1979 Volvo 260 Series have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Volvo 260 Series was a V 6Vee-Type (2664 cc | 162.6 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 125 BHP (92 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 2750 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1979 Volvo 260 Series have? A: The 1979 Volvo 260 Series had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.