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The Volvo 140
series was presented in 1966 as successor of the Volvo Amazon (120
series). With the introduction of the 140 series Volvo motor company
gave their philosophy of reliability, functionality and safety a modern
shape.
The Volvo 140 series came in three bodywork variant; a two door version
(142), a four door version (144) and a "five door" station
car, the 145. The boxy and modern functional design of the series made
that the cars offered lots more interior space than it's predecessor.
Since the start of production the 140 series became available with two
four cylinder engines of 1780 cc. and 1986 cc. The engines could be
equipped with a single carburettor or two carburettors. The latter
models and the models for the US market were available with petrol
injection. The engine capacities started with 75 bhp. for the 1780
single carburettor engine up to 124 bhp. for the 1986 cc. petrol
injected engine.
In the year 1974 the 140 series was succeeded by
the 240 series.
Technical
data
Four cylinder
engine
2 x S.U.
cylinder capacity: 1986 cc.
capacity: 122 DIN bhp.
gearbox: 4-speed + overdrive
top-speed: 106 mph. - 170 km/h.
weight: 1260 kg.
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