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1938 Volvo PV 801

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Build Start: 1938

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1938
Model Variant: PV

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3250mm
Track/tread (rear): 1524mm
Width: 1820mm
Kerb weight: 1750kg
Track/tread (front): 1470mm
Length: 5150mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60litres

Body Details

Body Type: 5/6 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Gearbox: 3 speed manual
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: EC
Capacity: 3.7 litre (3670cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.76
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Final Drive Ratio: 4.45
Engine Manufacturer: Volvo
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 84.14 × 110mm
Specific output: 17.9 kW/litre24.3 ps/litre, 24 0.39bhp/litre
Compression Ratio: 6.05:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 7
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Power Output: 89 @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 50.98 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Weight-to-power ratio: 26.67kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Rear suspension: LA.SE.
Front Suspension: I.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.58

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 305mm
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
Rear brake diameter: 305mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 16x5
Tyres Rear: 6.50 x 16
Wheel Size Front: 16x5
Tyres Front: 6.50 x 16

Other

RAC rating: 26.3
Number of doors: 4
Valve Gear: side valve (SV), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 611.67cc

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