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Drag coefficient for a 122 120-130

From what I can remember my neighbor (an engineer) from whom I bought my first Volvo (the 123S) told me it had a cD of .41. Mine had plenty of power with the original engine with 220,000 km on it. As a young fellow I had no problem keeping up with my friends BMW 2002 Ti. I drove this 123S all over Europe in the early seventies and drove it for many hours at 170 kmh on the highways/autobahn there and very seldom was passed. At that time there weren't many 1.8 to 2 liter cars (Opels, Vauxels, Citroens, BMW, Fiats, etc. that I could not keep up with and still felt save.
My two cents the car had enough power to go fast, climb over mountains, and last forever. She died at I believe 580 thousand due to an accident that totalled the body.
What are you looking for? as asked B-4. You can do many things.
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EJO now a 1993 944T 197K; ex '65 123S; ex '75 245; and ex '81 242GT; also 2001 Kia Sportage, Chrysler 2002 T&C and 2006 MINI Cooper






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New Drag coefficient for a 122 [120-130]
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