Volvo PV121
[
PV831-4 |
PV445 |
P1900 |
PV544 |
PV121 |
Volvo Caravan ]
In 1956, a prototype of a new passenger
car from Volvo was presented. The car became known as the Amazon in Sweden and
the 121 and 122S on the export market. The designation 122S was used for a
version with a more powerful engine.
Production began in 1957 and this
car was initially regarded as a larger model than the PV444. The fact that the
121/122S was a 4-door model naturally contributed to this.
The styling
was modern and this model was the first car from Volvo with a pontoon body.
People found the car very attractive. The front was characterised by the two
oval air vents. The rear wings were extended and ended with a hint of a fin, a
very popular design feature at the time.
The Amazon 121/122S also had a
very high safety level with features including a padded upper half of the
dashboard, a laminated windscreen and seatbelt attachments both front and
rear.
Technical facts:
|
| Prod. years: |
1957-1970, 1957-1959 |
| Prod. volume: |
54,398 (during 1957-1959) |
| Body style: |
4-door saloon |
| Engine: |
4-cylinder, in-line, overhead valves, 1,583 cc (96 cu.
in.), 79.37 x 80 mm, 60 bhp at 4,500 rpm or 85 bhp at 5,500 rpm |
| Transmission: |
3- or 4-speed manual, floor-mounted gear lever |
| Brakes: |
Hydraulic, drums on all wheels |
| Dimensions: |
Total length 440 cm/173.2",
wheelbase 260 cm/102"
|
