Volvo 120 Series 1964 UK

Specifications and Features

General Features

• Volvo Quality: Precision-tested design with strict quality and assembly control.
• Volvo Performance: Known for fast acceleration, high top speed, and excellent road-holding characteristics.
• Comfortable Driving: Smooth handling with reliable braking, low fuel consumption, minimal servicing, and complete equipment.

Four-Door Saloon (Model 121 and 122 S)

• Model 121 (12134):
  • Engine: B18, 75 BHP
  • Gearbox: Four-speed
  • Brakes: Drum brakes all around
• Model 122 S (12234/12235):
  • Engine: B18, 90 BHP
  • Gearbox: Four-speed with overdrive (12235 only)
  • Brakes: Disc brakes at the front, drum brakes at the rear
• Interior:
  • Spacious and comfortable with adjustable front seat backrests
  • Hard-wearing leatherette upholstery and rubber mats
  • Wide, deep luggage compartment with an easily accessible spare wheel

Estate Car (Model 121)

• Model 121 (22134):
  • Engine: B18, 75 BHP
  • Gearbox: Four-speed
  • Brakes: Drum brakes all around
• Luggage Space:
  • With rear seats up: 1.18m (3ft. 11in.)
  • With rear seats down: 1.83m (6ft.)
  • Overall width: 1.26m (4ft. 2in.)
  • Height: 0.86m (2ft. 10in.)
• Interior and Equipment:
  • Similar to the saloon models, with a fully lined luggage space

Technical Specifications

• Engine (B18 A):
  • Type: Four-cylinder with overhead valves, five-bearing crankshaft
  • Bore: 84.14 mm (3.313")
  • Stroke: 80 mm (3.15")
  • Capacity: 1.78 liters (108.6 cu.in.)
  • Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
  • Max Output: 75 BHP at 4,500 RPM
  • Max Torque: 14.0 kgm (101 lb.ft.) at 2,800 RPM
  • Carburetor: Zenith down-draught
  • Oil Filter: Full-flow type
• Engine (B18 D):
  • Max Output: 90 BHP at 5,000 RPM
  • Max Torque: 14.5 kgm (105 lb.ft.) at 3,500 RPM
  • Carburetor: 2 SU horizontal carburetors
  • Oil Filter: Full-flow type
• Gearbox:
  • Fully synchronized four-speed with floor-mounted gear lever
  • Overdrive available for Model 122 S

Suspension and Brakes

• Front Suspension:
  • Independent with rubber-mounted control arms, coil springs, and stabilizer
• Rear Suspension:
  • Rigid axle with rubber-mounted support arms and torque rods
  • Coil springs and hydraulic, telescopic shock absorbers
  • Estate Car has reinforced suspension with auxiliary springs
• Brakes:
  • Drum brakes on Model 121
  • Disc brakes on Model 122 S front, drum brakes rear

Dimensions and Weights

• Four-Door Models:
  • Wheelbase: 2,600 mm (102⅛")
  • Overall Length: 4,450 mm (175")
  • Overall Height: 1,505 mm (59⅛")
  • Kerb Weight: 1,080-1,110 kg (2,380-2,440 lbs.)
• Estate Car Model:
  • Overall Length: 4,490 mm (176⅛")
  • Overall Height: 1,530 mm (60⅜")
  • Kerb Weight: 1,190 kg (2,620 lbs.)
• Luggage Space (Estate Car):
  • Space with rear seat up: Approx. 1.1 m³ (40 cu.ft.)
  • Space with rear seat down: Approx. 1.85 m³ (65 cu.ft.)

Safety and Equipment

• Safety Belts:
  • Three-point safety belts for front seats, anchorages for rear seats
• Steering:
  • Cam and roller type, with 3½ turns from lock to lock
• Lighting and Instrumentation:
  • Asymmetric dipped headlights, automatic interior lighting, comprehensive instrumentation with warning lamps
• Other Features:
  • Fresh-air heater, electrical windscreen washers and wipers, padded sun visors, and map pockets

Conclusion

The Volvo 120 series, including the 121 and 122 S four-door saloon and estate car, represents a blend of robust performance, comfort, and safety, with high-quality construction and meticulous design.

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