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Volvo 144

1966 – 1974 Sweden

A classic from the 1960s, the Volvo 144 was built from 1966 to 1974. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 86 to 126 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Volvo 144
Body styleNot specified
Production1966 – 1974
Variants4
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power86 – 126 hp
0–100 km/h14.1 s
Top speed148 – 171 km/h
Fuel economy—

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.8L 4MT RWD (86 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 86 hp — — 4-speed manual
2.0L 4MT RWD (101 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 101 hp — — 4-speed manual
1.8L 4MT RWD (105 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 105 hp 14.1 s 148 4-speed manual
2.0L 4MT RWD (126 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 126 hp — 171 4-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1782 cm3 (109 ci)
Power
63.3 KW @ 5000 RPM86 HP @ 5000 RPM85 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
112 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM152 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Dimensions

Length
183.1 in (4651 mm)
Width
68 in (1727 mm)
Height
57 in (1448 mm)
Front/rear Track
53/53 in (1,346/1,346 mm)
Wheelbase
102 in (2591 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.3 in (211 mm)
Cargo Volume
21.5 cuFT (609 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2733.7 lbs (1240 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1986 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
74.3 KW @ 5600 RPM101 HP @ 5600 RPM100 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
112 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM152 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Dimensions

Length
182 in (4623 mm)
Width
68 in (1727 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
53/53 in (1,346/1,346 mm)
Wheelbase
103 in (2616 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.3 in (211 mm)
Cargo Volume
21.5 cuFT (609 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2624 lbs (1190 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1782 cm3 (109 ci)
Power
77.2 KW @ 5600 RPM105 HP @ 5600 RPM104 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
108 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM146 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
92 mph (148 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Dimensions

Length
183.1 in (4651 mm)
Width
68 in (1727 mm)
Height
57 in (1448 mm)
Front/rear Track
53/53 in (1,346/1,346 mm)
Wheelbase
102 in (2591 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.3 in (211 mm)
Cargo Volume
21.5 cuFT (609 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2733.7 lbs (1240 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1986 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
93 KW @ 6000 RPM126 HP @ 6000 RPM125 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
123 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM167 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Monopoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
106 mph (171 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Dimensions

Length
182 in (4623 mm)
Width
68 in (1727 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
53/53 in (1,346/1,346 mm)
Wheelbase
103 in (2616 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.3 in (211 mm)
Cargo Volume
21.5 cuFT (609 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2844 lbs (1290 kg)
Length4,623 – 4,651 mm
Width1,727 mm
Height1,440 – 1,448 mm
Wheelbase2,591 – 2,616 mm
Curb weight1,190 – 1,290 kg
Torque146 – 167 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.