Volvo 144
[ P210 |
P120 | P130 |
P1800 | P220 | 144 |
142 | 145 | 164 ]
In August 1966, Volvo presented a new
4-door car called the Volvo 144. It represented the start of an entirely new
car series which, until the mid-1970s, accounted for Volvo's volume
models.
The styling of the 144 was truly timeless and this is confirmed
by the fact that the car in developed form was still being sold successfully in
the mid-1980s. The characteristic features of this car included the large areas
of glass and three side windows.
The 144 was a very spacious car with a
large luggage compartment. The Volvo 144 also included many new safety
features. In addition to the body with its energy-absorbing zones front and
rear, there was a unique braking system in which both braking circuits
comprised three wheels. Disc brakes were also used on all four wheels. The
interior had no protruding parts and there were safety belts for the driver and
front-seat passenger.
Technical facts:
|
| Prod. years: |
1966-1974 |
| Prod. volume: |
523,808 |
| Body style: |
4-door |
| Engine: |
4-cylinder,
in-line, overhead valves, 1,778 cc (108 cu. in.), 84.14 x 80 mm, 75 or 90 bhp
and 1,986 cc (121 cu.in.), 88.9 x 80 mm, in several power versions. |
| Transmission: |
4-speed manual,
4-speed manual with electrical overdrive or 3-speed automatic. |
| Brakes: |
Hydraulic, disc
brakes on all four wheels. |
| Dimensions: |
Overall length 464
cm/182.7", wheelbase 260 cm/102" |
