Volvo PV650 Series

The Volvo PV 650 series was a series of car models, built from 1929 to 1937 by Volvo. The model name stood for PersonVagn (German: passenger cars ), 6- cylinder engine, 5 seats; the third digit indicates the respective version.

  • 2.1 versions
  • 3.1 versions

PV 650-652

Volvo PV 651 (1929)

Volvo began in 1926 with the planning of a larger successor to their first four-cylinder models PT 4 and PV 4 The Swedish car market was then dominated by U.S. models and Volvo needed a larger six-cylinder car to compete over there.

The Volvo PV 651 was introduced in April 1929. The new car had a stronger chassis, which coped with the stronger engine. The construction was made ​​in the traditional hybrid design, so with a wooden frame, which was covered with sheet metal. The 3010 cc, DB engine with seven bearing crankshaft and side valves was designed long-stroke (76.2 x110 mm) and 5.1:1 compressed. He made 55 hp (40 kW) at 3000 rpm. The three-speed gear was not synchronized.

In the spring of 1930, the Volvo PV 652 followed with modified interiors and a modified dashboard. The engine got a new carburetor, but the most important change was the introduction of hydraulically actuated brakes. 1931, the three-speed gearbox was replaced by an equally unsynchronized four-speed transmission. In January 1932, the PV 652 was the somewhat bored ( 79.4 x110 mm) EB engine with 3366 cc and 65 hp (48 kW) at 3200 rpm. The gearbox had three gears again, the 2nd and 3rd gear were synchronized.

Volvo also supplied chassis on which small trucks, ambulances and hearses were built. A small number of vehicles, the PV 650 series were also equipped with two-door coupe and convertible cars.

Versions

  • PV 650: VIN. From 1929 to 1934. 206 pieces.
  • PV 651: sedan with cable brakes. From 1929 to 1930.
  • PV 652: sedan with hydraulic brakes. From 1930 to 1933.

Total production of 651 PV / PV 652: 2176 piece.

PV 653-655

Volvo PV 654 (1933)

In the fall of 1933, the Volvo six-cylinder models received again a stronger chassis with X - shaped arrangement carriers, smaller 17 " rims and all-steel bodies. Only the middle part of the roof was covered with artificial leather. The bodies got new fenders, windshield and grille were slightly tilted backwards to reduce air resistance. The mechanics of the car remained unchanged.

Volvo offered two versions: The Standard Model PV653 and PV654, the luxury model. The luxury model had a better interior, spare wheels on both front fenders, chrome horn and dual taillights.

Versions

  • PV 653: Standard model from 1933 to 1934. 230 Pieces.
  • PV 654: Luxury model. From 1933 to 1934. 361 pcs.
  • PV 655: VIN. From 1933 to 1935. 62 pieces.

PV 656-659

Volvo PV 659 (1935)

1935 saw the styling of the PV 650 series pretty frumpy from. The bodies had remained basically the same since 1929. But Volvo has revised the models again. The new PV658 / PV659 models received the EC motor with 3670 cc, 86 hp ( 63 kW ) and a grille in lighter V-shape.

The sedans were replaced in 1936 by the model PV 51, only the PV656 / PV657 chassis were built for another year long.

Versions

  • PV 656: Chassis with 2950 mm wheelbase. From 1935 to 1936. 16 pieces.
  • PV 657: Chassis with 3550 mm wheelbase. 1935-1937, 55 pieces.
  • PV 658: standard model. From 1935 to 1936. 301 pieces.
  • PV 659: Luxury model. From 1935 to 1936. 170 pieces.

Gallery

Ambulance PV655 (1934 )

Car classification Volvo PV51 Volvo S60 Volvo S80 Volvo V40 Volvo V60 Volvo V70 Volvo XC60 Volvo XC90 Volvo PV 36 Carioca Volvo PV60 Volvo PV800 Series Volvo P1800 Volvo TR670 Series Volvo 66 Volvo Amazon Volvo C30 Volvo C70 Volvo 140 Series Volvo 164 Volvo 200 Series Volvo 262 C Volvo 440/460 Volvo 460 Volvo 480 Volvo 740 Volvo 700 Series#Volvo 760 Volvo 700 Series#Volvo 780 Volvo 850 Volvo V50 Volvo S70
808301
de