Volvo vehicles

The Volvo 140 is an automobile from Volvo. It consists of the models Volvo 142 (two doors), Volvo 144 (four doors) and Volvo 145 (estate wagon). There was also the 145 Express with a higher roof. It was first introduced in 1967. Production ended in 1974 and the series was replaced by the Volvo 200 series which was mostly an upgraded 140. Starting with the 140 series, Volvo used a three number system for their cars. The first number was the series, the second number the number of cylinders and the third number the number of doors. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo 140"

The Volvo 164 was an automobile manufactured by Volvo from 1968 to 1975. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo 164"

The Volvo 200 series is a range of mid-sized automobiles produced by Volvo from 1974 to 1993. This might seem like a very long production run, but Volvo had the replacement model, the Volvo 700 series, ready in 1982 and the basic 740 came 2 years later. However, the market thought otherwise, and both the 200 and 700 series were strong sellers for many years. Ironically, the 700 series line was ended in 1992 (replaced by the 900 series), the year before the 200 series was discontinued. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo 200 series"

* Matras, John. Illustrated Volvo Buyer's Guide. Osceola, WI: Motorbooks International, 1993. ISBN 0-87938-713-0. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo 300 series"

The front wheel drive Volvo 440, which was built in DAF factories in The Netherlands was released in Europe in 1987. It was a five-door family hatchback and used many components from the already-successful Volvo 480, including floorpan, front and rear suspension, engines, transmission and braking systems. Anti-lock brakes were available as an option. The car had a facelift in 1994 which included a new bonnet and nose, bringing its appearance inline with other contemporary Volvo models. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo 440"

The Volvo 460 is the saloon version of the Volvo 440. It was produced in the Netherlands. The 460 was preceded by Volvo 360 and succeeded by Volvo S40. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo 460"

The Volvo 480 is a 4 seater, hatchback coupé. It was the first front-wheel drive car made by Volvo. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo 480"

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Volvo 66 was a relabelled DAF 66, a Michelotti styled compact car that was made after Volvo Cars bought DAF in 1975, before production of the Volvo 300 series began. It was known for its continuously variable transmission, the Variomatic. He was slightly overworked and bore giant bumpers,compared to those of the orginal DAF-model. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo 66"

The Volvo 700 and 900 series were a range of rear wheel drive cars built by Swedish car maker Volvo in the 1980s and 1990s. They were specifically styled to appeal to the American buyer and enabled the company to expand its market in the United States. The 700 series was introduced in 1983, followed in 1991 by the 900 series. The visible diffrences were mainly in having more rounded corners on the body and a somewhat better-appointed interior. The 960 was substantially revised for the 1995 model year, improving the handling. The range was first augmented and finally supplanted by the 800 series in 1993, with the last of the 900s being sold in 1998. Some 900 series were built as chassis for ambulances and hearses after the main production run had been completed. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo 700 series"

The Volvo 850 was introduced in other parts of the world as a 1992 model, and in the US for the 1993 model year. It was sold as a sedan, with a wagon model on sale from 1994. The 850 was the first model in the U.S. to feature front wheel drive and an all-aluminum 20-valve five-cylinder engine. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo 850"

The Volvo Amazon is a Swedish-built car, the first one being rolled out of the factory in October 1956 as an alternative to the Volvo PV. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo Amazon"

Volvo B57 was a front-engined single-deck bus which was built by Volvo between 1960s and 1980s. It was equipped with the Volvo TD70-series of engines. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo B57"

The C30 is a model of automobile that the Premier Automotive Group have planned to market under the Volvo brand. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo C30"

Volvo Cross Country C303 is the base model of a range of military vehicles produced by Volvo. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo C303"

According to Wheels24 (as cited in the "References" section), the Premier Automotive Group plans to offer to the public by 2006 the Volvo- branded roadster C50. To produce the C50, Volvo would collaborate with the Italian design bureau Pininfarina. In addition, some speculate the C50 may have a metal, retractable roof. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo C50"

The Volvo C70 is a vehicle available in convertible and (originally) coupe versions. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo C70"

Volvo Cross Country can refer to: ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo Cross Country"

The Duett was an automobile from Volvo that was in production from 1953 to 1969. The design is based on the Volvo PV sedan and the front is the same, but instead of coil springs on all four corners as with the PV, the rear of the Duett is supported by leaf springs. It also used a ladder frame, while the PV is a unibody design. It was produced in Estate (or Station Wagon) bodies as well as vans. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo Duett"

Volvo Laplander L-3314 is the base model of a range of military vehicles produced by Volvo. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo L-3314"

Volvo P1800 is an automobile from Volvo. The project was started in 1957 because Volvo wanted a sports car, despite the fact that their previous attempt, the P1900 had been a disaster, with only 68 cars sold. The man behind the project was an engineering consultant to Volvo, Helmer Petterson, who in the 1940s was responsible for the Volvo PV 444. The design work was done by Helmer's son Pelle Petterson, who worked at Pietro Frua at that time. The Italian Carrozzeria Pietro Frua design firm (then a recently acquired subsidiary of Ghia) built the first three prototypes, designated: P958-X1, P958-X2 and P958-X3. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo P1800"

The Volvo P1900 was a fiberglass-bodied roadster built in very small numbers in 1956 and 1957 by Volvo of Sweden. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo P1900"

The Volvo PV which generically refers to two nearly identical models (PV444 and PV544), boasted a production run from 1947 to 1965. While Volvo enjoyed a reputation for building fine automobiles from the beginning in 1927, most fans of this marque acknowledge that the defining moment determining Volvo's reputation for building solid durable cars that were a delight to drive commenced with the introduction of the PV444. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo PV"

The S40 sedan (and V40 and V50 estates) is a compact car sold by Volvo Cars. There have been two distinctly different models of the cars, the first launched in 1995, and the second completely-new model in 2004. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo S40"

Volvo S60 is a sedan from Volvo that was first introduced in 2000. It uses the Volvo P2 platform, which is shared with the larger Volvo S80, Volvo V70 and Volvo XC90. It was one of the first "curvy Volvos" designed by Peter Horbury, and its advertising tagline was "Revolvolution." The car was slightly redesigned in 2004, losing its headlamp wipers in favor of jets, and dropping the 2.4-liter engine in favor of a more powerful 2.5-liter. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo S60"

The Volvo S70 sedan and Volvo V70 wagon were introduced to the U.S. for the 1998 model year, and represented mainly new styling and revised suspensions from the 1993 through 1997 Volvo 850. ...more on Wikipedia about "Volvo S70" Are you ready for www.shortopedia.com? Volvo_vehicles

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