1983 Volvo 245Ti specifications

When manufactured: March 1983
Where manufactured: Göteborg, Sweden

Engine specs

B21FT Inline-4 engine with K-Jetronic + Lambda, Turbocharger, and intercooler
7.5:1 compression ratio
162 hp @ 5100 rpm
181 ft.lbs @ 3900 rpm
8-bolt, 5 bearing main

Transmission specs:

M46 4-speed manual with electically-operated overdrive
Gear ratios:
1st: 4.03:1
2nd: 2.16:1
3rd: 1.37:1
4th: 1.00:1
Overdrive: 0.79:1
Reverse: 3.68:1
final drive ratio: 3.91:1

Exterior/Interior colors:

#175 Redwood Metallic paint with black leather interior

Tires/wheels:

Pirelli P6000 Sport Veloce 205/60HR15 tires mounted on Virgo 15" rims

Audio system:

Alpine CDM-7833 CD player
Sony XS-102F 4" coaxial front speakers
Sony XS-8603 6.5" triaxial rear speakers

Upgrades:

KYB Struts & shocks
Carello 7" round H4 headlights
1978-80 242GT grille and fog lamps
1978-80 242 flathood in redwood metallic
Intercooler kit
3rd brake light from '86 245
Tailgate handle from same
Rear wiper motor/linkage from same
Canadian bumper conversion
1988 240 front seat belts

Future Upgrades:

repaint in #129 Cherokee Red
1991-on windshield
Volvo trailer hitch
Nissens 3-row radiator (all-metal)
242GT sway bars
manual steering rack
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