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1956 Volvo PV
Sweden
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1956
Make
Volvo
Model
PV
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
PV444
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
444 California 1.4 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
71 hp
Power (kW)
52 kW
Torque
103 Nm (76 lb-ft)
Top speed
140 km/h
(87 mph)
0–60 mph
16.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
17 seconds
Dimensions
Length
4,450 mm
(175.2 in)
Width
1,690 mm
(66.5 in)
Height
1,560 mm
(61.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
(102.4 in)
Curb weight
928 kg
(2,046 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
75 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
80 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
Displacement
1,414 cc
7.8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
35 litres
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Leaf (Longitudinal Spring)
Live Axle
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,280 mm
(50.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,300 mm
(51.2 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,350 kg
(2,976 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Volvo
439 vehicles
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Silver
Windscreen Wipers
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Other Equipment
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Other Equipment
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Ashtray
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
2,832 litres
PV
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
PV Standard
1945–1966
PV Sedan Generations
1 of 2
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PV444
1945–1958
Year
1956
Powertrain
444 California 1.4 Manual
Horsepower
71 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
RWD
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
