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Lifetime Fuel Economy: 28.03 MPG(US)
90 Day Running Average: 0 MPG(US) |
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| General Description |
EPA Values |
Year: 1989
Make: Volvo
Model: 240 wagon
Trim: DL
Vehicle Type : Gasoline
Curb Weight: 3070
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EPA City: 17
EPA Highway: 22
EPA Combined: 19 |
| Description |
2.3l, 8 valve OHC, auto trans., rear drive, 9.8:1 compression ratio
305K miles on the clock!
Car took first place in employee Classic Car Show, 6/20/2007. Entered as an "MPG Modifications Project", which was my own descriptive reason for entering my car which is basically a very safe, long-running humdrum sleeper beloved by those who appreciate such.
EPA #s quoted are the recent "revision" by EPA, weight 3070 lb. is as stock from owners manual. |
| Modifications |
Air dam extension and forward belly pan, grill block/forward face rebuild, elec rad fan conversion, restored/upgraded intake heater in OEM airbox, 15" steel wheels, tach, e-code headlights, upgraded sway bars..
A new nose/grill area treatment recently installed. Single sheet plywood covers area between the corner lights, from hood's forward edge to bumper. Is curved and angled similar to a windshield to help deflect airflow.
Shortie Kamm back added Aug. 7, 2007. Coroplast, duct taped to body. Reaches about 6" back from roof's rear edge. Kamm back removed 9/30/07 to clean up appearance of car. |
| Planned Modifications |
Aero. A new nose/grill area recently installed, as the previous was decidedly not good aerodynamically. Also contemplating side skirts, rear wheel skirts and underbody covering in coroplast or plywood.
Planned for Spring '08: underbody smoothing using aluminum screening and paint, as inspired by "Hateful" here. Will likely use latex/acrylic aluminum primer that I have. |
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