Volvo 140 Series 0–60 Times
The Volvo 140 Series 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor, Road & Track and Road Test and more.
The fastest tested Volvo 140 Series is the 1971 Volvo 140 Series 142E Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 11.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.60 seconds at 81.0 mph, according to Road Test.
The slowest tested Volvo 140 Series is the 1974 Volvo 140 Series 145 Wagon, which took 16.30 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 20.10 seconds at 67.5 mph, according to Road & Track.
Out of all the Volvo 140 Series tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 13.55 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 18.73 seconds at 73.70 mph.
Fastest 0–60
11.20sec
1971 142E Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
13.55sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
18.73sec
@ 73.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
16.30sec
1974 145 Wagon
Across 4 verified runs, the Volvo 140 Series ranges from 11.20 to 16.30 seconds 0–60, with a 13.55-second average.
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Volvo 140 Series Performance Overview
Volvo’s 140 Series defined the brand’s mid-size performance baseline across 4 verified tests spanning 1968 to 1974. In the available instrumented results, the range runs from 11.2 seconds to 60 mph in the 1971 142E Coupe to 16.3 seconds in the 1974 145 Wagon, with quarter-mile times averaging 18.43 seconds at 73.7 mph. Early in the run, the 1968 144S Sedan (Euro Spec) set the first benchmark at 14.1 seconds to 60 mph, representing the series’ initial recorded pace in this dataset.
As the line matured, performance improved through development of the naturally aspirated B20 family, covering B20B, B20E, and B20F configurations with output ranging from 100 to 130 hp. That progression is anchored by the 1971 142E Coupe, which cut 0-60 to 11.2 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 16.6 seconds at 81 mph, the quickest figures recorded for the model here. Later tested examples show the broader spread within the lineup, including the 1974 145 Wagon at 16.3 seconds to 60 mph. Today, the 140 Series stands in this data as a gasoline-only, naturally aspirated range whose best-performing tested trim was the fuel-injected 142E Coupe.
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Volvo 140 Series 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Series | 1966–1974 | 13.55s | 11.20s — 1971 142E Coupe | 4 | The 140 Series generation (1966–1974) averaged 13.55 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1971 142E Coupe at 11.20 seconds. Output ranged from 100 to 130 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations. |
140 Series
1966–1974
Avg 0–60
13.55s
Fastest
11.20s
Tests
4
1971 142E Coupe
The 140 Series generation (1966–1974) averaged 13.55 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1971 142E Coupe at 11.20 seconds. Output ranged from 100 to 130 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations.
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Volvo 140 Series 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 tests · 3 years
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1974 Volvo 140 Series
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
14.45
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
19.35
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#02
1974 Volvo 140 Series 142E Coupe
12.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.60s
¼ mi @ 72.6 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 12.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 72.6 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4M
- Horsepower
- 115 hp
- Torque
- 123 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,500 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 21.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21.4 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road Test
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 4
#04
1974 Volvo 140 Series 145 Wagon
16.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
20.10s
¼ mi @ 67.5 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 16.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 20.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 67.5 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4M
- Horsepower
- 114 hp
- Torque
- 122 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,900 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 25.4 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 4
How we verify Volvo 140 Series performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Volvo 140 Series trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Volvo 140 Series 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Volvo 140 Series performance FAQs
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For 1974, the quickest Volvo 140 Series test on record is the 142E Coupe at 12.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. The slower 1974 example is the 145 Wagon at 16.3 seconds. Across the two 1974 tests, the range runs from 12.6 to 16.3 seconds.
The fastest Volvo 140 Series on record is the 1971 Volvo 142E Coupe, which reached 60 mph in 11.2 seconds. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 16.6 seconds with an 81 mph trap speed, making it the benchmark performance version of the 140 Series.
The fastest stock Volvo 140 Series is also the overall quickest one tested: the 1971 142E Coupe at 11.2 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 4 recorded Volvo 140 Series tests are production cars, so there is no modified result that beats the fastest stock example.
Across 4 verified Volvo 140 Series tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 13.55 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 18.43 seconds at 73.7 mph. The quickest run is 11.2 seconds to 60 mph, while the slowest recorded example takes 16.3 seconds.
The Volvo 140 Series generation spans 1966 to 1974. Across 4 tests, it averages 13.55 seconds from 0-60 mph, with the fastest run recorded at 11.2 seconds by the 1971 142E Coupe. Horsepower across tested versions ranges from 100 to 130, with naturally aspirated gasoline engines.
Within the full 1966-1974 Volvo 140 Series run, the quickest version tested is the 1971 142E Coupe. Its best 0-60 mph time is 11.2 seconds, which stands as the fastest result for the entire generation. No other recorded 140 Series test matches that acceleration figure.
The 1974 Volvo 142E Coupe reaches 60 mph in 12.6 seconds. That test car used a 115-hp B20E naturally aspirated engine, sent power to the rear wheels, and weighed 2,500 pounds. It also ran the quarter-mile in 18.6 seconds at 72.6 mph.
The 1974 Volvo 145 Wagon posts a 0-60 mph time of 16.3 seconds. Its quarter-mile result is 20.1 seconds at 67.5 mph. That makes it the slowest Volvo 140 Series test on record, compared with the quicker 1974 142E Coupe at 12.6 seconds.
The 142E Coupe is clearly quicker. In 1974 testing, the 142E Coupe reached 60 mph in 12.6 seconds, while the 145 Wagon needed 16.3 seconds. Looking across all recorded tests, the 142E Coupe averages 11.9 seconds, compared with 16.3 seconds for the lone 145 Wagon result.
The quickest quarter-mile ever recorded for a Volvo 140 Series is 16.6 seconds at 81 mph. That run belongs to the 1971 142E Coupe, which is also the fastest 0-60 car in the lineup at 11.2 seconds. Across all 4 tests, the average quarter-mile is 18.43 seconds at 73.7 mph.
Sources
Motor
Road & Track
Road Test
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volvo 140 Series can do, not a single marketing claim.
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