1974 Volvo 140 GL Auto
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Photo: Volvo 142 Visby by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1969 Volvo 142 2-door sedan (25164297196) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1969 Volvo 142 2-door sedan (24563827273) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the 142/144 (1967–1974); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: Volvo 142 Visby by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1969 Volvo 142 2-door sedan (25164297196) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1969 Volvo 142 2-door sedan (24563827273) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1974 Volvo 140 GL Auto is a 109-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 109 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 115 lb-ft of torque.
The 140 measures 188.0 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | B20F 2.0L OHV inline-4, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 109 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 115 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm (SAE net) rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 88.9 x 80 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Injection Type | Bosch K-Jetronic continuous injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (BW35) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 15.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, rubber-mounted control arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, longitudinal rubber-mounted control arms, torque rods, rubber-mounted track rod, coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Turning Diameter | 31.5 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power-assisted disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Power-assisted disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 5J x 15 |
| Wheels Rear | 5J x 15 |
| Tires Front | 165 SR 15 steel-belted radial |
| Tires Rear | 165 SR 15 steel-belted radial |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188 in |
| Width | 67.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103 in |
| Front Track | 53.1 in |
| Rear Track | 53.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21.5 ft³ |
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1974 Volvo 140.
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