Designation: Volvo B 5254 T
Output 190 hp at 5100 rpm (142 kw/85 rps)
Max torque 199 ft. lbs. at 1800-4998 rpm (270 Nm/30-83.3 rps)
Number of cylinders 5
Bore 3.27" (83 mm)
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement 2.4 liters
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Number of valves 20
Valve clearance Self-adjusting
Designation: Volvo B 5234 T3
Output 236 hp at 5100 rpm (176 kw/85 rps)
Max torque 243 ft. lbs. at 2700-5100 rpm (330 Nm/45-85 rps)
Number of cylinders 5
Bore 3.19" (81 mm)
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement 2.3 liters
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Number of valves 20
Valve clearance Self-adjusting
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Cooling system
Type: Positive pressure, closed system
Thermostat begins to open at 186°F (90°C)
Turbo -charged models 180° F (87° C)
Coolant: Volvo original coolant/anti-freeze
Capacity: 7.6 US qts. (7.2 liters)
Turbo -charged models - 7.4 US qts. (7.0 liters)
Fuel system
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The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system
Distributor ignition system
Firing order 1-2-4-5-3
Distributor ignition setting Not adjustable
Spark plugs Bosch FR 7 DC or Champion RC9YC
Spark plug gap 0.028" (0.7 mm)
Turbo -charged models: Champion RC8PYP (or equivalent)
Spark plug gap 0.03" (0.75 mm)
Tightening torque 18.4 ft. lbs. +/- 3.7 ft. lbs. (25 Nm +/- 5 Nm)
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arm linked to the support frame. Power-assisted
rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car but include fuel, coolant, and spare wheel.
Toe-in measured on the wheel rims: 2.4 mm +/- 0.7 mm
Toe-in measured on tire sides: 2.9 +/- 0.9 mm
Rear Suspension
Delta-link individual rear-wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
Toe-in measured on the tire sides: 4° +/- 10°
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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