Volvo P1800ES
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In the autumn
of 1971, a new version of Volvo's famous 1800 model was presented. The new
version was called the 1800ES.
The 1800ES had a newly-designed rear end
compared with the previous version of the 1800. The roof lines had been
extended and the car had a profile that was more reminiscent of an estate.
Completely in line with Volvo's tradition of building estates to match the
development of customer lifestyles and the increase in the size of luggage
compartments to provide the extra space required for golfing equipment, for
example.
Under the surface, the technology in the 1800ES was the same as
that in the other 1800 models.
The new version was produced for two
model years, 1972 and 1973. In 1972, both versions were produced in
simultaneously, but only the 1800ES was produced in 1973.
When the last
cars were built in 1973 and production was wound up, this was due to the
increasingly rigorous safety requirements in the USA, in particular, which
would quite simply have been too expensive to comply with.
Technical facts:
|
| Prod. years: |
1971-1973 |
| Prod. volume: |
8,078 |
| Body style: |
2+2-seater
coupé |
| Engine: |
4-cylinder,
in-line, overhead valves, 1,986 cc (121 cu.in.), 88.9 x 80 mm, 124 bhp. |
| Transmission: |
Electrical
overdrive, 4-speed manual with floor-mounted gear lever. 3-speed automatic with
gear lever on steering column. |
| Brakes: |
Hydraulic, disc
brakes on all four wheels. |
| Dimensions: |
Overall length 438
cm/172.5", wheelbase 245 cm/96.5". |
