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1984 242 Curb Weight/Weight Distribution specs? 200

posted by  cam240 on  Wed Jan 26 03:51 CST 2005
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Does anybody know the curb weight and weight distribution for an 84 242DL ? Can't seem to find this information. Any links or info would be most greatly appreciated.
Thanks
-Cam








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    1984 242 Curb Weight/Weight Distribution specs? 200

    posted by  Lord Volvo on  Thu Jan 27 17:00 CST 2005
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    According to my just-arrived Volvo green manual for the 1984 240 series:

    Curb Weight for the USA 242:
    1299 - 1327 kg
    2860 - 2920 lbs

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    Permissible front axle weight for USA 242:
    855 kg
    1885 lbs

    Permissible rear axle weight for USA 242:
    990 kg
    2180 lbs

    Front - 46%
    Rear - 54%
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    Mike F - 1984 244 DL - 241,000 miles - Undergoing reconstructive surgery with POR-15








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    1984 242 Curb Weight/Weight Distribution specs? 200

    posted by  mario on  Wed Jan 26 07:12 CST 2005
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    Hello,

    1982 242 Specs:
    Curb Weight DL,GLT,GL Sedans 2891-3065 lbs
    Diesel,GLE Sedans 3120-3149 lbs

    Weight Distribution 51% front/ 49& rear No Load
    45% front/ 55% rear Full Load


    These specs came from Volvo in 82. Hope this helps.

    Mario






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