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Volvo 1500 California

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 75.00 mm × 80.00 mm 2.95 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.4 litre 1414 cc (86.288 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.80:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power 71 PS (70.0 bhp) (52.2 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 153 km/h (95 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 72.46 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 103.0 Nm (76 ft·lb) (10.5 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 915.4 kPa (132.8 psi)
Specific torque 72.84 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code B14A
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.94
Unitary capacity 353.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2400 mm
wheelbase 94.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4216 mm
Length (inches) 166 in
Width (milimeters) 1575 mm
Width (inches) 62 in
Height (milimeters) 1346 mm
Height (inches) 53 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 966 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2130 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Unknown
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.55

General information

RAC rating 14.0
Number made 67
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1955 Volvo 1500 California PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1955

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