1960 Volvo P1800

The Volvo P1800 is a coupé with 3 doors and a front mounted engine which transmits its power through the rear wheels. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 1.8 litre capacity. This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 96 bhp (97 PS/72 kW) of power at 5800 rpm, and maximum torque of 140 N·m (103 lb·ft/14.3 kgm) at 3800 rpm. With a stated weight at the kerb of 1070 kg, the Volvo P1800 can dispense with the 0-60 mph sprint in 11.9 seconds and the quarter mile from rest in 18.6 seconds. Maximum speed claimed is 172 km/h, which is 107 mph.
Full specs

Body type
3 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
4400 mm
Weight
1070 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.8 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
97 PS / 96 bhp / 72 kW @ 5800 rpm
Torque
140 Nm / 103 ft.lb / 14.3 kgm @ 3800 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 11.9 s
Top speed
172 km/h / 107 mph

1960 Volvo P1800 specifications

1960 Volvo P1800 data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2451 mm	96.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4400 mm	173.2 inches
Width	1676 mm	66 inches
Height	1280 mm	50.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.8
Kerb weight	1070 kg	2359 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Volvo
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.8 litre 1782 cc (108.744 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	84.2 × 80 mm 3.31 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.05
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	97 PS (96 bhp) (72 kW) at 5800 rpm
maximum torque	140 Nm (103 ft·lb) (14.3 kgm) at 3800 rpm
Specific output	40.2 kW/litre 54.6 ps/litre 53.9 bhp/litre 0.88 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	78.56 Nm/litre 0.95 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	987.3 kPa (143.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	445.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	18.6 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	172 km/h (107 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 90.97 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 PS/kg 66.9 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 kW/kg 89.72 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 14.95 kg/kW 24.97 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	14729
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	17.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1960 Volvo P1800 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.