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Volvo B230F specs: 2.3L (141 ci) 4-cylinder, 96 x 80 mm (3.7795 x 3.1496 in) bore and stroke, 9.8:1 compression. Rated 114 hp, 1985–1993.
The Volvo B230F is oversquare — the 3.7795" bore exceeds the 3.1496" stroke by 20.0% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.1496" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,600 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 4 cylinders displaces 35.3 ci (578 cc).
9.8:1 is in the range that usually runs on pump premium.
It is one of 2 engines in the Volvo 141ci family, all of them 141 ci — the differences between them are in compression, heads and rating, not displacement. 9 factory variants share these dimensions, rated at 114 hp across 1985–1993.
| Displacement | 141 ci / 2.3 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.7795" |
| Stroke | 3.1496" |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | I4 |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.2 |
| Fuel type | gas |
|---|---|
| Advertised HP | 114 hp |
| Years | 1985–1993 |
| Year | Version | HP @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | B230F net | 114 @ 5400 | 136 lb-ft @ 2450 | — |
| 1986 | B230F net | 114 @ 5400 * | 136 lb-ft @ 2750 * | — |
| 1987 | B230F net | 114 @ 5400 * | 136 lb-ft @ 2750 * | — |
| 1988 | B230F net | 114 @ 5400 * | 136 lb-ft @ 2750 * | — |
| 1989 | B230F net | 114 @ 5400 * | 136 lb-ft @ 2750 * | — |
| 1990 | B230F net | 114 @ 5400 * | 136 lb-ft @ 2750 * | — |
| 1991 | B230F net | 114 @ 5400 * | 136 lb-ft @ 2750 * | — |
| 1992 | B230F net | 114 @ 5400 * | 136 lb-ft @ 2750 * | — |
| 1993 | B230F net | 114 @ 5400 | 136 lb-ft @ 2700 | — |
Factory specification sheet. * Not yet cross-verified.
| Bore/stroke character | 1.200 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,150 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 35.3 ci |
| Static compression | 9.8:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 114 hp | B230F |
| 1986 | 114 hp | B230F |
| 1987 | 114 hp | B230F |
| 1988 | 114 hp | B230F |
| 1989 | 114 hp | B230F |
| 1990 | 114 hp | B230F |
| 1991 | 114 hp | B230F |
| 1992 | 114 hp | B230F |
| 1993 | 114 hp | B230F |
2 factory vehicles, 1985–1995. Each year opens that model's engine table.