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Volvo 1800 P1800 1.8 (100 Hp)
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Volvo 1800:
The Volvo P1800 is a 2+2, front-engine, rear-drive sports car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars between 1961 and 1973. Originally a coupé , it was also offered in a shooting brake configuration toward the end of its production. Styling was by Pelle Petterson under the tutelage of Pietro Frua when Frua's studio was a subsidiary of the Italian Carrozzeria Ghia, and the mechanicals were derived from Volvo's Amazon/122 series.
Marketed as a touring car rather than a sports car, the P1800 became widely known when driven by British actor Roger Moore in the television series The Saint, which aired from 1962 to 1969. In 1998, an 1800S owned by Irv Gordon was certified as the highest mileage private vehicle driven by the original owner in non-commercial service—having exceeded 3. 25 million miles as of his death in 2018....(Read more on Wikipedia)
P1800 Overview:
Volvo 1800 (P1800). With 147 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1130 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
As a vehicle from the early 1960s, the Volvo P1800 predates modern safety standards and testing protocols like Euro NCAP. Its safety features are rudimentary by contemporary measures, focusing on basic structural integrity and seatbelts.
1.8 (100 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The B18B engine provides adequate and spirited performance for a 1960s grand tourer, offering a smooth power delivery suitable for cruising and occasional spirited driving.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is typical for a carburetted engine of its vintage; it's not a strong point by modern standards but acceptable for a classic car.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic and timeless design
- • Legendary B18 engine reliability and durability
- • Comfortable for long-distance touring (Grand Tourer)
- • Strong classic car appeal and community support
- • Relatively simple mechanics for maintenance
Cons:
- • Modest performance by modern standards
- • Lacks modern safety features and crash protection
- • Fuel economy is not a strong point
- • Parts availability can be challenging for some specific components
- • Dated braking and handling compared to contemporary vehicles
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volvo |
| Model: | 1800 |
| Generation: | P1800 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 (100 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1961 |
| End of production: | 1963 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 100 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 56.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 147 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | B18B |
| Engine displacement: | 1780 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.75 l |
| Coolant: | 9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.14 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.3 kg/Hp, 88.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.7 kg/Nm, 130.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1130 |
| Max. weight: | 1400 |
| Max load: | 270 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4400 mm mm |
| Width: | 1700 mm mm |
| Height: | 1285 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2450 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1315 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1315 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 155 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.5 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc, 254x12.7 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 228.6x50.8 mm |
| Tires size | 165/80 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 4.5J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring |
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