Volvo 140 Series I 144 2.0 B20A Sedan
60 kW82 PS80 hp1969–1974
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- Power
- 60 kW 82 PS · 80 hp
- Kerb weight
- 1,224 kg
- Top speed
- 145 km/h
- Length
- 4,651 mm
Built 1969–1974, the Volvo 140 Series I 2.0 144 B20A sedan develops 60 kW (82 PS) from a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. The 140 Series I 2.0 144 B20A pairs rear-wheel drive with a four-speed manual gearbox.
Against the entry 1.8 144 B18A (56 kW), the 140 Series I 2.0 144 B20A gains 7% in power; the 2.0 144 GL B20E (91 kW), strongest of the 6, has 31 kW more. The car reaches 145 km/h, weighs 1,224 kg and offers 67 PS per tonne.
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Engine
| Engine code | B20A |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1,986 cm³ 2.0 l · 121 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 60 kW 82 PS · 80 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 145 km/h 90 mph |
|---|
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,651 mm 183.1 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,730 mm 68.1 in |
| Height | 1,440 mm 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm 102.5 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,224 kg 2,698 lb |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1969–1974 |
| Generation | 140 Series I (1966–1974) |
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