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Volvo 260 P262,P264 2.7 (148 Hp)
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Volvo 260:
The Volvo 200 Series was a range of mid-size cars manufactured by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars from 1974 to 1993. Designed by Jan Wilsgaard, the series was developed from the Volvo 140 Series and incorporated safety innovations from Volvo's VESC experimental safety vehicle program.
The 200 Series was produced in sedan, station wagon, and limited convertible body styles. Over 2. 8 million units were manufactured during its 19-year production run, making it one of Volvo's most successful model lines. The series established Volvo's reputation for safety and durability, with many examples remaining in service decades after production ended....(Read more on Wikipedia)
P262,P264 Overview:
Volvo 260 (P262,P264). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.7 (148 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This was one of the more potent options, offering adequate power for comfortable highway cruising and reasonable acceleration for its time, though not overtly sporty.
Fuel Economy
As an early PRV V6, fuel economy was not its strong suit, typically yielding moderate to poor figures, especially in city driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent ride comfort and interior space for its era
- • Robust build quality and classic Volvo safety reputation
- • Distinctive, elegant styling (especially the P262C Bertone Coupe)
- • Smooth V6 engine operation (when well-maintained)
- • Strong classic car appeal for enthusiasts
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy across all V6 engine variants
- • PRV V6 engines can be complex and costly to maintain (e.g., timing chain, head gaskets)
- • Performance can be leisurely, especially with lower-output engines
- • Limited parts availability for some specific 260 components
- • Rust can be an issue on unrestored examples
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Combi (P265): 1978 - 1982).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Volvo |
| Model: | 260 |
| Generation: | P262,P264 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.7 (148 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1979 |
| End of production: | 1982 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 148 Hp |
| Engine Model/Code: | B27E [Same engine] More details about the engine B27E |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10.9 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Fuel, speed, and comfort: How does the Volvo 260 rank in your book?