1983 Volvo 260

SwedenGasolineRWDWagon

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1983
Make
Volvo
Model
260
Body Style
Wagon
Generation
1st Generation Name Update
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic Electrohydraulic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Station Wagon 2.8 V6
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
155 hp
Power (kW)
114 kW
Torque
230 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed
175 km/h (109 mph)
0–60 mph
9.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
10 seconds
Displacement
2,849 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,898 mm (192.8 in)
Width
1,707 mm (67.2 in)
Height
1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Curb weight
1,460 kg (3,219 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
  • 20W-50
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
  • 15W-50
  • 20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
6.5 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
2.3 – 6.75 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
10.9 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
70 Ah
Alternator Charge Current
70 A
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
91 mm (3.6 in)
Stroke
73 mm (2.9 in)
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Mechanical Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Air Filter
50,000 km (31,069 mi)
Fuel Filter
80,000 km (49,710 mi)
Spark Plug
50,000 km (31,069 mi)
Brake Fluid
75,000 km / 3 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
12,500 km / 0.5 years
Engine Coolant
50,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic Electrohydraulic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Overdrive
Yes
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.45 – 3.71 :1
2nd Gear
1.45 – 2.16 :1
3rd Gear
1 – 1.37 :1
4th Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.54 – 3.73 :1
Reverse
2.21 – 3.68 :1
Overdrive › Gear Ratio
4th Gear
0.8 :1

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons
  • Front (4)
  • Rear (2)
Brakes Material
Steel
Front Brakes
Cooling
  • Ventilated
  • Solid

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Beam Axle (Dead Axle)

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
60 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Evaporative Control System
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
16.3 – 18.7 litres / 100 km
Highway
10.8 – 13 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,360 mm (53.5 in)
Turning Circle
9.8 m

Interior

Head Room, Front
950 mm (37.4 in)
Head Room, Rear
950 mm (37.4 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,049 mm (41.3 in)
Leg Room, Rear
958 mm (37.7 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,360 mm (53.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,360 mm (53.5 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,950 kg (4,299 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
730 kg (1,609 lb)
Cargo Capacity
475 – 490 kg (1,047 – 1,080 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg (220 lb)
Max Towbar Download
90 kg (198 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
930 kg (2,050 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
1,180 kg (2,601 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Station Wagon
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-up

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
House Colour
Black
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Intermittent Control
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Antenna
Yes
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Mud Flaps
  • Front
  • Rear

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
  • Headlight Wipers
  • Headlight Washers
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen

Colour

Finish
Metallic
Accent
Chrome
Door Handles
Chrome

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
108
Central Bore (CB), front
65.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Full-size (Steel)

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Oil Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Controls
  • Faders
  • Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Format
Cassette
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
2 - 4 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Light
  • Lockable (Manual)
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
Ashtray
  • Front
  • Rear
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Dashboard

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Hydraulic
Number of Spokes
4
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
17.3 :1
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Optional
Cargo Hooks
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Through Rear Seats
Yes
Second Trunk Compartment
Yes
Light
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
1,200 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,900 litres
Depth
1,130 mm (44.5 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,880 mm (74.0 in)
Opening Width
1,050 mm (41.3 in)
Height
836 mm (32.9 in)
Sill Height
589 mm (23.2 in)
Cover
Sliding
Optional
Cover › Sliding
Manual
Optional

Design

Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Manual
Cushion Tilt
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Manual
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Manual
8
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Manual
4
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
4
Heated Seats
Driver
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Areas
  • Cushion
  • Backrest
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
No Split
Third/Fourth Seat Row
Third Seat Row
Optional

Features

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Centre Rear Seat
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Belt Load Limiter
  • Driver: Yes
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: -

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes

Other Features

Central Locking
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Number of Standard Keys
2
Total Number of Keys
2

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
Yes

Car Classification

American Classification
Mid-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car

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