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Volvo 1800 P1800

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1 versions · 1 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.8 (100 KM) Selected Gasoline 100 KM 1961–1963

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1.8 (100 KM)

Gasoline · 1961–1963

Engine power
100 KM
Torque
147 Nm
Engine displacement
1,780 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
170 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volvo
Model
1800
Version
P1800
Engine
1.8 (100 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1961
End of production
1963
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
170 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
B18B
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1780 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
84.14 mm
Piston stroke
80 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.75 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
100 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
147 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Curb weight
1130 kg
Gross weight
1400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4400 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1285 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
Front track
1315 mm
Rear track
1315 mm
Ground clearance
155 mm
Turning circle
9.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Coil spring, Lateral control arm, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Solid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
254 mm
Front brake disc thickness
12 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
228 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
50 mm
Tire size
165/80 R15
Rim size
4.5J x 15
ABS
no