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Personality.To judge people only by the cars they drive would be a mistake. Yetat Volvo we know that the Volvo 244 appeals to those who areaccustomed to the best. People who appreciate the different facetsof motoring: reliability, durability, comfort, safety and overall economy.The built-in quality of a Volvo is not only reflected in its reliabilityand durability, but also in the attention to detail, resulting in acomprehensive specification.The design features of the Volvo 244 such as the responsive steering and suspension provide handling and performance to meet allmotoring requirements.The Volvo 244 is built for people who will not compromise on quality;who appreciate painstaking attention to detail; and who appreciategood taste rather than fashion trends. People who appreciate the best.

Comfort.Comfort is not a luxury, it's a necessity. Adriver sitting comfortably drives safer.Volvo, therefore, go to considerable lengthsto make sure that you sit comfortably-byanyone's standards. Take the front seats forexample; considered by many to be the bestand safest available. Securely anchored tothe floor for safety's sake, they incorporatemore adjustment possibilities than you maybe used to. The backrest, which has anintegral head restraint, is infinitely variabledown to a reclining position. An adjustablelumbar support is built into the backrest toprovide extra pressure to the small of theback. The seat not only slides forwards andbackwards, it can also be raised or loweredto nine different positions.The Volvo seat was developed in co-operationwith orthopaedic specialists not only forpleasing visual lines, but also to provide ananatomically correct form. The rear seat issimilar in principle. Firmly padded and withthe right degree of contour to keep threepeople seated in long lasting comfort. Folding down the armrest gives that extra comfortfor two. There are not only inertia reelbelts for the front seats, but also for tworear passengers. The centre rear passengerhas a lap belt. "Fasten seat belts" reminderlamps fitted front and rear prompt passengersto use the belts.But comfort is more than the seating alone.Space being another contribution to allroundcomfort. The careful design of theVolvo leaves the occupants with space tomove lazy limbs freely during long journeys,even with three people in the rear seat.When you're looking at the Volvo 244 in theshowroom, relax for a while by sitting in itand appreciating its spacious comfort.While appreciating comfort, one can appreciatedetails, such as the illuminated seatbelt locks in the front and the illuminated.ashtray in the rear.

Control.Behind the wheel of a Volvo 244 you willfind an impressive array of instruments,switches and warning lights. Blended intothe smooth contours of the fascia, thewhole layout has been designed for easyreading and finger-tip control.There is a warning light which indicatesdipped headlight, tail light, brake light andeven rear number plate light failure. Otherwarning lights show brake circuit failure,parking brake application, alternator charge,oil pressure, turn indicators, main beam,heated rear window, choke and hazardwarning.The heating and ventilation controls arehoused in the centre console. There are 12air entry points to ensure efficient throughflowventilation, of which four are multidirectional.The heater settings are thermostaticallycontrolled, and the fan has threespeeds. The centre console has a cigarli ghter and an ashtray as well as spaces foradditional switches for extras such as spotlights, electric aerials, rear fog-lights, etc.The vast boot of the Volvo 244 gives 21.5 cu.ft. ofusable space and is deep enough for cases to bestood handles up.

Powerfor the Volvo 244.There are two alternative power units availablewith the Volvo 244. The DL model ispowered by the 100 hp DIN version. In theGL model you will find the 123 hp DIN typewith Continuous Injection fuel supply, andfully transistorised ignition system. Bothunits are 2.1 litre capacity with four cylinders.The aluminium alloy cylinder head is ofthe cross flow type, and incorporates anoverhead camshaft which offers better responseand low speed pulling power. Thecross flow type cylinder head also reducesthe risk of vapour locks and running-on.Whichever you choose, both engines requireonly economy grade fuel, which is aboost not only to your pocket but also tothe environment.Automatic or manual?Whether you prefer automatic or manual,you can be assured that gear changing willbe a smooth operation. With the automatictransmission you still have the opportunityto choose your gears, and first gear can beselected at speeds up to 37 mph, a greathelp if you want to slow down quickly.I n the case of the manual, there are twoalternatives. On the DL model there is astraight forward fully synchronised fourspeed unit with a built-in reverse interlockmechanism. The GL unit has the same featuresplus electrically operated overdrivewhich is activated by a switch housed inthe top of the gear lever.

Driveability.When you drive the Volvo 244 your immediateimpression will be how comfortableand well planned everything is. But whatwill probably surprise you is its wonderfulmanoeuvrability; the ease with which youcan move the car in and out of those tightparking spots.On the open road the Volvo 244 really excels.The precise rack and pinion steeringleads the car effortlessly along windingroads. Apart from the steering, the stabilisedspring strut front suspension and live regaxle contribute greatly to the superb overallhandling characteristics. In addition, the caris fitted with wide steel braced radial tyresfor maximum grip on tight corners, and firmcontrol in the wet.The net result of these combined featuresis a car that performs extremely well in allconditions. Its road holding, handling andride make travelling a pleasure and allowthe driver to approach his driving in a relaxedand confident manner.Volvo's rack and pinion steering gives immediate responseto steering wheel movement. With a tight turningcircle of only 32'2" the Volvo 244 is much moremanoeuvrable than many small cars despite the wealthof room inside.

Safetyis a strong point.There is a growing tendency for people tobecome more safety conscious. We arepleased, because one of our strong pointsis safety. Over the years we have introducedmany safety features into our productionmodels. This resulted in us often beingahead of legislators, and legislation. (Forexample, we introduced laminated windscreensas far back as 1944.) Thus, wehave pioneered motoring safety in manyways, and can rightly say that the Volvo 244i s probably the safest production car available.There are two types of safety, preventive(active) and protective (passive). Goodroadholding, braking, visibility, steering andmid-range acceleration are important topreventing accidents occurring . The Volvo244 has them all. Alas, try as we might, wecannot influence everything. But it is nice toknow that in the event of a collision, impactabsorbing front and rear crumple zones protectthe passenger compartment, which isitself a sturdy safety cage.Years of research, often unique, mean thattoday's Volvo 244 offers the driver and passengera high level of protection. This is, ofcourse, provided that the seat belts areworn properly.The structural strength and torsional rigidity of Volvo's rugged unitised body forms thebasis for overall passenger protection, but surrounding the passenger compartmentitself is a cage of closed section box profiles of immense strength and body metalcrumple zones at the front and the rear.

The Volvo 244's steering system gives fivefold safety in a head-on collision: 1) Thelower steering rod folds downwards; 2) The steering tube collapses telescopically;3) The steering rod moves downwards away from the driver; 4) The wheel's anchorageto the column crumples, and 5) The wide bolstered hub spreads the impact pressure.Sturdy tubular members built into thedoors give protection from the sides andburst-proof latches prevent the doorsfrom flying open even when the car isdamaged extensively.Few other cars give as much all-roundvisibility as the Volvo 244 - better than90%. The electrically heated rear windowand very efficient ventilation makesure that driving visibility is not impairedby misty windows.Each half of the triangle-split, dual circuit brakingsystem operates on both front wheels and one of eachof the rear wheels simultaneously. So, even if onecircuit fails completely, the other will still brake throughtwo front wheels and one rear wheel giving about 80%of full effect. This power assisted system has discbrakes on all wheels, separate rear wheel drums for thehandbrake, and relief valves to the rear to prevent therear wheels locking up prematurely in an emergency.The brake lines are made of rust-resistant alloy consistingmainly of copper and nickel.

Built-in quality.. .Volvo style.In Sweden you can buy virtually any makeof car. Thus, the non-partisan Swedish MotorVehicle Inspection Company has a lot ofcars to look at. They have computed theprobable life expectancy of a Volvo at 16.6years - almost two years longer than thenext nearest make.To achieve this durability, quality control isi mperative. Design, materials, assemblywork; all must be first-rate.To the car owner, rust is an expense and the cause of what could be a dangerouscar. This is why Volvo builds exposed body pressings of hot-dipped galvanisedsheet steel, in all about 3.5 square metres being used per car. Which explains someof the lasting quality of a Volvo 244.

Other explanations are: the door sills are cavity-ventilated by theslipstream and the outsides of the sills are sprayed with polyester,the insides with a rust inhibitor.The more vulnerable parts of the exhaust system, including therear silencer, are made of aluminised sheet steel. This also helpskeep the car in top trim and fewer visits to the workshop meanless costly motoring.From the ground up, Volvo rustproofing is applied as follows:1) phosphating of raw body metal; 2) total submersion in an electro-dipbath of primer; 3) oven hardening; 4) application of fillercoat and joint sealing by means of compound and caulking; 5)application of top coats. On top of this, the underbody is treatedwith rustproofing fluid and compound at the factory. A rust inhibitingagent is also sprayed into all closed members and sections tocombat rust.In a similar manner, the brake pipes of the Volvo 244 are made of avery rust-resistant alloy, the main constituents of which are copperand nickel. This is primarily for safety's sake; understandably, itsaves you money too.

The Volvo 244 GL -the. performance car.The 244 GL was created to meet the needsof those people who spend more time onthe road. The people to whom driving isimportant, and very often enjoyable. Peoplewho appreciate a car with a little more flairand style of its own.The Volvo 244 GL has plenty of flair. This isnot only provided by the sun-roof, metallicpaint, and delicately tinted windows. Nor bythe 5.5" wide wheels with low profile steelradial tyres, which offer excellent road holding.Or even by the superb real hide seatand backrest facings (the driver's seat iselectrically heated!). Not to mention thenon-slip padded sports steering wheel. TheGL flair is very much performance too. Itsfour cylinder 2.1 litre, aluminium head, overheadcamshaft engine produces a brisk123 hp DIN. This is achieved in no smallpart by the efficient Continuous Injection( CI) fuel delivery system. The solid-stateignition system means fewer adjustments,which results in better engine performanceand greater reliability. As the diagram illustrates,this engine combines high outputwith good torque capabilities. The brokenli ne on the graph indicates output at variousengine speeds. The tachometer is an idealaid for the driver who really enjoys fully utilisingthe engine's performance.If you want an automatic, the 244 GL providesa smooth transmission with an illuminatedsix-position selector unit. Should youprefer manual, then it offers a fully synchromeshfour speed gearbox with electricallyoperated overdrive.

Facts and figures - Volvo 244:ENGINES 244 DL 244GLDesignation B 21 A B 21 EDisplacement cm3 2127 2127Bore x stroke mm 92.0 x 80.0 92.0 x 80.0Max. output hp at r/m DIN 1 0015250 12315500Max. output kW at r/s DIN 74/88 90/92Max. torque kpm at r/m DIN 17.3/3000 17.3/3500Max. torque Nm at r/s DIN 170/50 170/58Compression ratioCarburation8.5:1Single, cross-draught carburetor9.3:1CI fuel injectionSTANDARD EOUIPMENT 1244 DL244 GLInstrumentsClockClock, tachometerGlazing, mirrors-Tinted glazing all round. Make-up mirrorUpholsteryClothLeather-faced. Electrically heated driving seatHeight adjustment, driving seatBy leversBy leversCentre armrest in rear seatYesYesCarpetingFully carpeted. Short pile Fully carpeted. Deep pileBoot lighting - YesSteering wheel diameter 400 mm 400 mm. Foam coveredSteering box ratio 21.3:1 21.3:1Steering wheel turns, lock to lock 4.3 4.3Steel braced radial ply tyres, dimensioned . 175 SR 14 185/70 SR 14 low profileRimsStabiliserSunroof5J-14"Front and rearOptional5.5J-14„Front and rearStandard1) The equipment listed above is additional to the items specified as standard in the text below.EnginesFour-cylinder, water-cooled with fivebearingcrankshaft. Overhead camshaftand cross-flow aluminium-alloy cylinderhead. Fuel requirement: 93 octane,economy grade.Cooling systemFrost-proofed and sealed. Holds 8.3Imp. quarts (9.5 litres).Electrical system12 V/60 Ah battery. 55 A alternator.Fuel tankCapacity 13.2 Imp. galls. (60 litres).Safety location beside rear axle.TransmissionManual: diaphragm spring type clutch.Four-speed, fully-synchronised. TheVolvo 244 GL has overdrive operatingon 4th gear. The Volvo 244 DL and GLare also available with a fully automatictransmission.Steering gearRack and pinion steering. Split steeringcolumn of safety type.SuspensionFront: spring strut type incorporatingcoil springs and double-acting telescopicshock absorbers. Stabiliser.Rear: live rear axle carried by longitudinalcontrol arms and torque rods.Lateral location by track rod. Coilsprings and double-acting shockabsorbers. Stabiliser.Braking systemSelf-adjusting disc brakes on all fourwheels. Dual circuits, power assisted,each operating simultaneously on bothfront wheels and one each of the rearwheels. Special alloy brake pipes. Arelief valve in each circuit prevents therear wheels from locking prematurely inemergency braking. Master cylinder ofstepped-bore type.Handbrake operates independently onseparate rear wheel drums.Instrumentation and controlsPadded dashboard. Rheostat controlledinstrument lighting. Six-figure mileometer,tripmeter, fuel gauge and coolanttemperature gauge. Warning lampsfor alternator charge, oil pressure,choke, main beam, handbrake applicationand brake failure. Bulb integritysensor. Audible and optical warning forturn indicators. Glovebox light. Combinedsteering wheel and ignition lock.Centre console carries controls forelectrically heated rear window andfour-way hazard warning lamps. "Fastenseat belts" reminder. Heating andventilation controls. Cigar lighter.Ashtray. Space is provided for a radio.Other standard equipmentCombined lever for turn indicators,main and dipped beam and main beamflasher. Combined stalk for two-speedwindscreen wipers, and electric windscreenwasher. Halogen headlights.Automatic day running lights. Automaticreversing lights. Head restraintson front seats. Inertia reel front seatbelts. Two rear outer passengers havei nertia reel belts, centre passenger hasl ap belt. Rear "fasten seat belts"reminder. "High-impact" laminatedwindscreen. Padded sun visors.Day/night rearview mirror of safetytype. Roof lining of fibreglass pressuremoulding. Child-proof rear door locks.Towing points front and rear.Mud flaps. The Volvo 244 GL hasmetallic paint.Turning circle diameterBetween kerbs 32'2" (9.8 m)I nterior dimensionsSee drawing of 244 DL below.Boot capacity 21.5 cu.ft./615 dm3With SAE luggage.. 14 cu. ft./395 dmWeightsGross weight 3925 Ib/1780 kgPermissible trailerweight ' 3307 Ib/1500 kgWarrantyTwelve-month warranty includinglabour and parts, irrespective of mileage.The factory reserves the right to makechanges at any time, without notice, toprices, colours, materials, equipment,specifications and models and also todiscontinue models.

Accessories.Nearly all car owners have their ownindividual requirements regardingspecial equipment. Some may want atow bar for their caravan or boat trailer,and others, with small children, will beinterested in a child safety seat. That iswhy Volvo has produced hundreds ofdifferent accessories to cater forgreatly varying requirements. And all ofthese accessories have been designedand tested to suit Volvo cars.You will find all of them in the VolvoAccessories brochure.Levelling SystemPut your car back into the horizontalposition when loaded down at the rear,for example when driving with a caravanor with a heavy load in the boot.This will eliminate the risk of dazzlingoncoming traffic or letting the rear hitthe ground when driving on bad roads.Volvo Radio and StereoProgrammeThere are several types of Volvo radiosand Volvo radio/stereos to choosefrom. And each one of them has beenspecially produced to suit Volvo carsand developed in collaboration betweenVolvo sound technicians andleading radio manufacturers. All ofthese sets have a guarantee of 24months.Retractable Tow BarCan be retracted under the bumperwhen not in use. And then with a simplemovement of the hand the tow bar isput back into operation again andlocked with a pin.