Volvo 164
[ P210 |
P120 | P130 |
P1800 | P220 |
144 | 142 |145 | 164 ]
In the autumn of 1968 Volvo presented the
Volvo 164. It was a development of the Volvo 144 but had a more
prestige-oriented position.
The principal difference in technical terms
was that the Volvo 164 had a 3.0-litre, in-line, 6-cylinder engine under the
bonnet. This engine had been developed from the 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder engine in
the 140 models. From the beginning, it had two carburettors and it was later
also available with fuel injection.
This was the first occasion for 10
years that Volvo was able to offer a 6-cylinder car. The last time had been
when the taxis in the the 800 Series were built.
However, when it came
to cars which were aimed at normal car buyers, Volvo had not had a 6-cylinder
car for almost 20 years, i.e. since 1950 when production of the PC60
ceased.
As far as the exterior of the 164 was concerned, the front had
its own styling. The bonnet was longer to make room for the larger engine. The
shape of the front also radiated greater prestige as a result of the large,
relatively high grille.
In the interior, the seats were totally
different, the materials were more luxurious and leather upholstery could be
specified.
The Volvo 164 was produced between 1968 and 1975. All the
cars produced during the last year were sent to the USA.
Technical facts:
|
| Prod. years: |
1968-1975 |
| Prod. volume: |
146,008 |
| Body style: |
4-door saloon |
| Engine: |
6-cylinder,
in-line, overhead valves, 2,978 cc (182 cu. in.), 88.9 x 80 mm, 135-175 bhp.
|
| Transmission: |
4-speed manual,
4-speed manual with electrical overdrive or 3-speed automatic. |
| Brakes: |
Hydraulic, discs on
all wheels. |
| Dimensions: |
Overall length 470
cm/185.6", wheelbase 270 cm/106.3". |
