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Volvo 265 GL Estate

Bodywork

type 4/5S EST
doors 5

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.00 mm × 73.00 mm 3.46 in × 2.87 in
Cylinders V-6 in 90.0° vee
Displace 2.7 litre 2664 cc (162.567 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system Bo fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 101.65 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1028.3 kPa (149.1 psi)
Specific torque 81.83 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.21
Unitary capacity 444 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2640 mm
wheelbase 103.9 in
Length (milimeters) 4900 mm
Length (inches) 192.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1707 mm
Width (inches) 67.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1461 mm
Height (inches) 57.5 in
L:W ratio 1.86
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1456 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3210 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 60 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15.9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4OD
Top gear ratio 0.80
Final drive ratio 3.73

General information

RAC rating 28.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1978 Volvo 265 GL Estate PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1978

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