Specifications

1979 Volvo 264 265
POWER TRANSMISSION
Cable-operated clutch on the single, dry-plate type.
Floor-shift operated manual transmission has four synchromesh forward gears, one reverse and
electrically operated overdrive.
Optional automatic transmission.
Hypoid type final drive. Limited slip differential is optional.
Transmission
Type
designation:
M46 BW55
Reduction ratios:
1st gear 3.71:1 2.45:1
2nd gear 2.16:1 1.45:1
3rd gear 1.37:1 1.00:1
4th gear 1.00:1 ---
Overdrive 0.80:1 ---
Reverse 3.68:1 2.21:1
Rear axle 3.73:1 3.54:1
Speeds in mph (km/h) at 1000 engine rpm
Transmission: M46
Rear axle
ratio
3.73:1
1st gear 5.2(8.3)
2nd gear 8.9(14.3)
3rd gear 14.0(22.5)
4th gear 19.1(30.8)
Overdrive 23.9(38.5)
Reverse 5.2(8.4)
pg. 89 Specifications
Recommended max. and min. speeds, mph (km/h)
1st gear 2nd gear 3rd gear 4th gear
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