Volvo LV60-series

Volvo LV60-series
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo Trucks
Also calledVolvo LV Series 3 and 4
Production
  • 1929–1932
  • approx. 2,970 produced[1]
Body and chassis
ClassLight truck
Powertrain
Engine
  • 3.0L DB I6 (1929–1931)
  • 3.7L EB I6 (1932)
Transmission4 speed non-syncro manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase3.3–3.7 m (129.9–145.7 in)[1]
Curb weight4,100–4,700 kg (9,039.0–10,361.7 lb) (gross weight)[1]
Chronology
PredecessorVolvo LV4
SuccessorVolvo LV76-series

The Volvo LV60-series was a light truck produced by Swedish automaker Volvo between 1929 and 1932.

History

Volvo soon realized that the company's first four-cylinder side-valve engine simply wasn't powerful enough so the company brought out a more powerful six-cylinder engine for its automobiles and trucks.[2] The new LV60 truck was introduced in the summer of 1929. Apart from the larger engine and a four speed gear box it was identical to its predecessor, the LV Series 2.[2]

Engines

Model Year Engine[1] Displacement Power Type
LV60-65 1929–31 Volvo DB: I6 sv 3,010 cc (184 cu in) 55 bhp (41 kW) Petrol engine
LV60-65 1932 Volvo EB: I6 sv 3,366 cc (205.4 cu in) 65 bhp (48 kW) Petrol engine
  • 1930 Volvo LV60
    1930 Volvo LV60
  • 1930 Volvo LV61 bus
    1930 Volvo LV61 bus

References

  1. ^ a b c d Olsson, Christer (1987). Volvo – Lastbilarna igår och idag. Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB. ISBN 91-86442-76-7.
  2. ^ a b Volvo Trucks Global – history
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