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P1800

1961 - 1972

The Volvo P1800 is a sports car produced by Volvo Cars from 1961 to 1973. Initially offered as a coupé, it was introduced in a shooting brake configuration starting in 1972. Its design, influenced by Italian designer Pelle Petterson, was assembled in England before production moved to Sweden in 1963. The P1800 gained fame through its appearance in the television series "The Saint" with Roger Moore. (volvocars.com)

Variants by year

2 versions

1972

P
R
1972
P1800 ES Shooting Brake

1961

P
R
1961
P1800 Coupé

Model summary

Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.

2referenced versions
1961 - 1972covered years
0published scans
0contributing members
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Raredominant rarity

Model introduction

The Volvo P1800 is a sports car produced by Volvo Cars from 1961 to 1973. Initially offered as a coupé, it was introduced in a shooting brake configuration starting in 1972. Its design, influenced by Italian designer Pelle Petterson, was assembled in England before production moved to Sweden in 1963. The P1800 gained fame through its appearance in the television series "The Saint" with Roger Moore. (volvocars.com)

History

The Volvo P1800 was launched in 1961, succeeding the P1900 model. Initially, production was outsourced to the United Kingdom, where bodies were made by Pressed Steel and final assembly was carried out by Jensen Motors. In 1963, production moved to Gothenburg, Sweden, and the model was renamed 1800S, with "S" standing for Sweden. In 1968, a 2.0-liter engine producing 118 hp was introduced, followed in 1969 by an electronically fuel-injected version offering increased power. Production ended in 1973 with the 1800ES model. (media.volvocars.com)

Generations

The Volvo P1800 underwent several major developments during its production. In 1961, the original model was launched with a 1.8-liter B18 engine producing 100 hp. In 1963, production moved to Sweden, and the model was renamed 1800S. In 1968, a 2.0-liter engine producing 118 hp was introduced, followed in 1969 by an electronically fuel-injected version offering increased power. In 1972, the 1800ES model was launched, offering a shooting brake configuration. Production ended in 1973 with the 1800ES model. (media.volvocars.com)

Key differences

The Volvo P1800 evolved over the years with notable improvements. In 1968, the engine was increased to 2.0 liters producing 118 hp, offering better performance. In 1969, an electronically fuel-injected version was introduced, increasing power and fuel efficiency. In 1970, the 1800E model was launched, offering additional enhancements. In 1972, the 1800ES model was introduced, offering a shooting brake configuration with a frameless glass tailgate. (media.volvocars.com)

Photo recognition

To identify a Volvo P1800, look for the following features: a two-door coupé with an elegant and sporty design, a front-mounted four-cylinder engine, a steel body with clean lines, and a 2+2 seating configuration. Later models, such as the 1800ES, feature a distinctive frameless glass tailgate. (media.volvocars.com)

Important versions

Notable versions of the Volvo P1800 include the 1800S from 1963, marking the transfer of production to Sweden, the 1800E from 1970, introducing electronic fuel injection, and the 1800ES from 1972, offering a shooting brake configuration. (media.volvocars.com)

References

Technical specifications

Structured data available for versions linked to this model.

VersionPowerTorqueTop speedDrivetrainFuel
Base72 KW @ 5800 RPM 97 HP @ 5800 RPM 97 BHP @ 5800 RPM103 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 140 Nm @ 3800 RPM—Rear Wheel DriveGasoline
Source: autoevolution

Frequently asked questions

What years was the Volvo P1800 produced?
ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 1961 - 1972.
What is the power output of the Volvo P1800?
The sourced technical data lists 72 KW @ 5800 RPM 97 HP @ 5800 RPM 97 BHP @ 5800 RPM.