The
Volvo P1800 was introduced in 1960. Here was a Volvo designed
sports coupe with attractive, curvaceous styling and reliable
running gear. Initially the Volvo P1800 was offered with a 1.8
litre, 100 horsepower four-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed
manual transmission, later a new model, the Volvo P1800S was
fitted with a 2.0 litre fuel-injected 125 horsepower engine.
For a while the Volvo P1800S was manufactured in England, the
bodied being formed by Pressed Steel, and the assembly was carried
out by Jensen. Later a 3-door wagon, the 1800ES was introduced,
and although more practical it ruined the graceful lines of
the original coupe.
The Volvo P1800 and P1800S featured independent coil spring
front suspension and anti-roll bar. The rear suspension was
handled by coil springs, radius arms and Panhard rod. Up front
were disc brakes, while at the rear were drum brakes.
The most famous role the Volvo P1800 played was the chosen mode
of transport for Roger Moore in television show 'The Saint'.
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