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Manufacturer: Volvo Class: E Model: P1800 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Coupe (Steel) Dry Weight: 2480 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. 4 cyl ohv in line Bore & stroke ..... 3.313" x 3.15" Capacity .......... 1780 cc Comp ratio ........ 9.5-10.5:1 Head material ..... Cast Iron Port size ......... Intake 1.49", Exhaust 1.41" Piston material ... Aluminum Piston weight ..... 15-18 oz Timing data: Intake .... Open 24° BTDC, Close 64° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 62° BBDC, Close 26° ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.350" or 0.400" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.575" Exhaust ... 1.502" Valve spring ...... 145-150 lbs @ 1.20" Carburation ....... Two SU HS6 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 3.13 2 1.99 3 1.36 4 1.00 5 Final drive ratios: 4.1, 4.56, 4.88 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 96.5" Track dimension, front ...... 52" Track dimension, rear ....... 52" Shock absorber .............. Telescopic Steering ratio .............. 15.5:1 Brakes ...................... Front disc, rear drum Tire size ................... 165 x 380 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Overdrive (Ratio 0.756) HD Stabilizer bar