Volvo1961 121 Amazon Specs

1961 (P120) Volvo 121 Amazon Specifications & Performance

1961 - 1964 (P120)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

90 mph

15.5 seconds

75 BHP

28 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

390 L
kg
1,090 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
90 mph
0-62 mph
15.5 seconds
0-60 mph
15.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
69 BHP/Tonne
Power
75 BHP
Torque
100 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
28 mpg
Total Range
277 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.8 Litre
1,778 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
75 BHP @ 4,500 RPM
76 ps @ 4,500 RPM
Peak Torque
100 lb·ft @ 2,800 RPM
135 N·m @ 2,800 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
B18A
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
Bore x Stroke
84.14 x 80 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.05:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
42 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
19 BHP
Unitary Capacity
445 cc
BMEP
9.5 Bar
138.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
3 Gears
Tyre Sizes
165/80R15
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
390 L
Turning Circle
10.4 m
Kerb Weight
1,090 kg
Length
4,450 mm
Width
1,620 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Wheelbase
2,600 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
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3.2

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating1.9
Practicality Rating2.9

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Practicality
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