Volvo is a Swedish bus, truck and automobile manufacturer founded in 1927. In 1999, the Volvo car corporation was sold to Ford and since 2010 has been owned by Chinese car manufacturer Geely.
The name Volvo, translated from Latin in English means 'I roll', which is a reference to ball bearings.
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Engine | Performance | Layout |
|---|---|---|---|
242 DL 1975 2.0L I4 |
97 bhp, 110 lb⋅ft (72 kW, 149 N·m) |
Front-Engine, RWD | |
850 1991 2.3L I5 |
225 bhp, 250 lb⋅ft (168 kW, 339 N·m) |
149 mph (240 km/h) 7.4 secs. |
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Amazon 121 (P130) 1968 2.0L I4 |
90 bhp, 119 lb⋅ft (67 kW, 161 N·m) |
100 mph (161 km/h) 4-speed |
Front-Engine, RWD 1,070 kg (2,359 lbs) |
3.0L Turbocharged I6 |
325 bhp, 350 lb⋅ft (242 kW, 475 N·m) |
155 mph (249 km/h) 5.9 secs., 6-speed |
Front-Engine, AWD 1,600 kg (3,527 lbs) |