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Segment: Medium
Production years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

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With more than 2.8 million vehicles sold between 1973 and 1992, the Volvo 244 was one of the most important vehicles ever made by the Swedish car company.

The design language at the beginning of the '70s was based on straight lines and flat surfaces. It was the departure from the cars of the '50s, with flared and rounded fenders, curved greenhouses, and trunks. It was the era when modern meant flat and straight.

The 244 was the successor of the 144 model. In those times, Volvo had a specific mode to name its models. The first number was the body-series number, the second was the number of cylinders under the hood and the last was the doors' number. That being said, the 244 was a second-generation model with four cylinders and four doors. The boxy design also was a mathematical result for the occupant's needs.

For the U.S. market, it featured four squared units. The beltline was almost straight from hood to trunk lid. The big bumpers were installed and equipped with shock-damping and in the event of an accident under 8 kph (5 mph) those bumpers could have absorbed all the kinetic energy.

Since the car was conceived from inside-out, five adults could sit in comfort inside the cabin. The 244 was launched without an AC-unit, but that was added later on especially for the U.S. market. In Sweden nobody needed it. For more comfort, the 244 was equipped with a 3-speed automatic transmission, while the 4-speed manual was fitted as standard. The basic engine was the inline-four unit that evolved from a 2.0-liter to a 2.3-liter for the latter models and since there was a higher demand for better performances, a turbo version was added in the late '80s.

VOLVO 244 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
  6 gasoline engines
  • 2.0L 4MT (90 HP)
  • 2.0L 4MT (97 HP)
  • 2.1L 4MT (107 HP)
  • 2.1L Turbo 5MT (155 HP)
  • 2.3L 5MT (112 HP)
  • 2.3L 5MT (136 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 2.4L D 4MT (82 HP)
  • 2.4L D 5MT (82 HP)
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VOLVO 244 Brochure

VOLVO 244
2.0L 4MT (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4MT (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1986 cm3
Power:66.2 KW @ 5000 RPM
90 HP @ 5000 RPM
89 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:112 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
152 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:93 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175SR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:188.18 in (4780 mm)
Width:67.32 in (1710 mm)
Height:56.29 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.29/53.54 in (1,430/1,360 mm)
Wheelbase:103.93 in (2640 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2756 lbs (1250 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3924 lbs (1780 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)

VOLVO 244
2.0L 4MT (97 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4MT (97 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1986 cm3
Power:71 KW @ 5500 RPM
97 HP @ 5500 RPM
95 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:116 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
157 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175SR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:188.18 in (4780 mm)
Width:67.32 in (1710 mm)
Height:56.29 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.29/53.54 in (1,430/1,360 mm)
Wheelbase:103.93 in (2640 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2749.2 lbs (1247 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)

VOLVO 244
2.1L 4MT (107 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L 4MT (107 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2127 cm3
Power:79 KW @ 5500 RPM
107 HP @ 5500 RPM
106 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:125 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
170 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175SR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:188.18 in (4780 mm)
Width:67.32 in (1710 mm)
Height:56.29 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.29/53.54 in (1,430/1,360 mm)
Wheelbase:103.93 in (2640 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2795.5 lbs (1268 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3979.3 lbs (1805 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km)
Highway:20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
Combined:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)

VOLVO 244
2.1L Turbo 5MT (155 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L Turbo 5MT (155 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2127 cm3
Power:114 KW @ 5500 RPM
155 HP @ 5500 RPM
153 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:177 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM
240 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Monopoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118.1 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60HR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:188.18 in (4780 mm)
Width:67.32 in (1710 mm)
Height:56.29 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.29/53.54 in (1,430/1,360 mm)
Wheelbase:103.93 in (2640 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2943.2 lbs (1335 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
Highway:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Combined:22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)

VOLVO 244
2.3L 5MT (112 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5MT (112 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2316 cm3
Power:82 KW @ 5000 RPM
111 HP @ 5000 RPM
110 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:136 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
185 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175SR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:188.18 in (4780 mm)
Width:67.32 in (1710 mm)
Height:56.29 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.29/53.54 in (1,430/1,360 mm)
Wheelbase:103.93 in (2640 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2766.8 lbs (1255 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)

VOLVO 244
2.3L 5MT (136 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5MT (136 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2316 cm3
Power:100 KW @ 5500 RPM
136 HP @ 5500 RPM
134 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:140 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
190 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Monopoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:113.1 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/70HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:188.18 in (4780 mm)
Width:67.32 in (1710 mm)
Height:56.29 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.29/53.54 in (1,430/1,360 mm)
Wheelbase:103.93 in (2640 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2899.1 lbs (1315 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)

VOLVO 244
2.4L D 4MT (82 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L D 4MT (82 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2383 cm3
Power:60 KW @ 4800 RPM
82 HP @ 4800 RPM
80 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque:103 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM
140 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:93 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):17.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175SR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:188.18 in (4780 mm)
Width:67.32 in (1710 mm)
Height:56.29 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.29/53.54 in (1,430/1,360 mm)
Wheelbase:103.93 in (2640 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3020 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4079 lbs (1850 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
Highway:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Combined:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)

VOLVO 244
2.4L D 5MT (82 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L D 5MT (82 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2383 cm3
Power:60 KW @ 4800 RPM
82 HP @ 4800 RPM
80 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque:103 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM
140 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:90.7 mph (146 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175SR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:188.18 in (4780 mm)
Width:67.32 in (1710 mm)
Height:56.29 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:56.29/53.54 in (1,430/1,360 mm)
Wheelbase:103.93 in (2640 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3031.4 lbs (1375 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4078.6 lbs (1850 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
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