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1961 Volvo PV

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Specifications

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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

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 emblem

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

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

PV

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Sedan

Variant

PV Standard1945–1966

PV Sedan Generations2 of 2

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

90 hp

Drivetrain

2WD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission