Volvo PV444 Technical Specifications

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  • Years of Manufacture:

    1947 - 1965
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 2,177 lb.
  • Weight distribution:
    • Front: 52.7%
    • Rear: 47.3%
  • Fuel Tank:

    • 7¾ Imperial gallons
    • Oil Sump: 6½ pints
    • Cooling system: 17 pints
  • Turning Circle:

    • Left: 33 feet, 6 inches
    • Right 34 feet
    • Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock): 2¾
  • Speed In Gears:

    • 2nd Gear: 24-32 m.p.h. (38.6-51.5 km/h)
    • 3rd Gear: 47-61 m.p.h. (75.6-98.2 km/h)
    • 4th Gear: 90 m.p.h. (144.8 km/h)
  • Tractive Resistance:

    • 20 lb. per ton at 10 miles per hour
  • Clutch:

    • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
  • Rear Axle Ratio:

    • Hypoid bevel differential, final drive n/a
  • Maximum Speed:

    • 90 mph
  • Performance:

    • 0 - 30mph: 4.6 seconds
    • 0 - 50mph: 11.2 seconds
    • 0 - 60mph: 15.9 seconds
    • 0 - 70mph: 23.5 seconds
    • 0 - 80mph: 35.0 seconds
  • Fuel Consumption:

    • 35 mpg
  • Engine (Sports - 4 Cylinder):

    • Capacity: 1580cc 96.4 c.i.
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders, single overhead cam
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Dual downdraft type carburettor
    • Bore and Stroke: 79.37mm x 80mm
    • Power: 85 bhp @ 5500 rpm
    • Torque: 86.8 ft. lb. @ 3,500rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:

    • 6 volt
    • 85 ampere hour battery
    • Double dip headlights with 45-40 watt blubs
  • Exhaust:

    • Single tail-pipe
  • Suspension:

    • Front: Independent type with coil springs, anti-roll bar
    • Rear: Coil springs, torque arm
  • Brakes:

    • Wagner Hydraulic
    • Front: Drum, 9 inch diameter, 2 inch wide
    • Rear: Drum, 9 inch diameter, 2 inch wide
    • Lining Area: Front 72 sq. in. Rear 72 sq. in. (128.3 sq. in. per ton laden
  • Tyres:
    • 5.90 x 15 tubeless
    • Pressures (lb per sq inch): Front - 21, Rear - 24
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