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1961 Volvo PV
Sweden
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1961
Make
Volvo
Model
PV
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
PV544
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
544 Sport
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
90 hp
Power (kW)
66 kW
Top speed
160 km/h
(99 mph)
0–60 mph
13.8 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
14.5 seconds
Displacement
1,780 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,450 mm
(175.2 in)
Width
1,590 mm
(62.6 in)
Height
1,560 mm
(61.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
(102.4 in)
Curb weight
1,000 kg
(2,205 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
81.1 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
80 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
8.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-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
Coil
Live Axle
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,295 mm
(51.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,315 mm
(51.8 in)
Turning Circle
9.6 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,350 kg
(2,976 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
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, Rear
Manual
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
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
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Ashtray
Front
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
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
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
PV
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
PV Standard
1945–1966
PV Sedan Generations
2 of 2
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PV544
1958–1966
Year
1961
Powertrain
544 Sport
Horsepower
90 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
2WD
Gasoline