1976 Volvo 242DL

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Rank: #6

Class: Mellow Cars

0-60 Time: 13.0 seconds

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The top 10 fastest cars are lined up from fastest to slowest by their 0 to 60 times. We bring you this list of Mellow Cars based on the best estimates from trusted sources, including Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track and more.

Ranked at #6, the 1976 Volvo 242DL races 0-60 mph in 13 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Mellow Cars.

It falls behind the #5 ranked 1984 Volvo 760GLE turbo diesel by 0.7 seconds and pulls ahead of the #7 ranked 1976 Volvo 265DL by 0.5 seconds.

Before getting in the driver's seat of one of these cars and punching the gas, you should know where you stand. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1976 Volvo 242DL vs. 1976 Volvo 265DL, you would WIN by 0.5 seconds!

If you are thinking about going head to head with another Volvo, make sure you know your competition. Find out where your car ranks against the top 10 fastest cars from 1976.

Vehicle information

Year: 1976

Make: Volvo

Model: 242DL

Engine: I-4

Horsepower: 99

Torque: 114

Transmission: 4M

Curb Weight: 2915

City MPG:

Highway MPG: 21

MSRP: $7,770

Performance statistics

Tags:

Class: Mellow Cars

Rank: #244

Best 0-60 Time: 13.0 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 18.8 seconds

@ speed: 71.5 mph

Best Top Speed: 0.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.7 G

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