VOLVO CARS (EARLY MODELS)
VOLVO P120 (AKA 122, 123)
https://www.volvoclub.org.uk/history/p130.shtml
This Volvo model appeared on the market in 1957 and played a significant role in Volvo’s development during the 1960s.
From the beginning, the P120 was only available as a 4-door model, but the programme was subsequently extended to include 2-door (P130) and an estate (P220).
In the autumn of 1961, the P120 models included a number of relatively large changes. The previous 1.6-litre engine was replaced by the B18 with an output of 75 or 90 bhp, a 12-volt electrical system, a new grille and the 90 bhp model featured disc brakes on the front wheels.
The 4-door model of the P120 was produced until the autumn of 1966, when it was replaced by an entirely new car, the Volvo 144.
Technical facts:
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Prod. years: | 1957-1966 |
| Prod. volume: | 234,209 |
| Body style: | 4-door saloon |
| Engine: | 4-cylinder, in-line, overhead valves, 1,583 cc (96 cu. in.), 79.37 x 80 mm, 60 bhp at 4,500 rpm85 bhp at 5,500 rpm. 1961: 1,778 cc (108 cu.in.), 84.14 x 80 mm, 75 bhp at 4,500 rpm90 bhp at 5,000 rpm, increased in 1965 to 95 bhp. |
| Transmission: | 3- or 4-speed manual with floor-mounted gear lever. 3-speed automatic with gear lever on steering column. |
| Brakes: | Hydraulic drums on all wheels. 1961: disc brakes on front wheels for S versions. |
| Dimensions: | Overall length 445 cm/175.1”, wheelbase 260 cm/102”. |
Revised: 2016-11-16
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