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1955 - Volvo - 1500 California

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 1500 California 1955
General Information
Make Volvo
Model 1500 California
Production Year 1955
Country
Designer
Production Number 67
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2400 mm     (94,5 in)
Front Track 1295 mm     (51 in)
Rear Track 1308 mm     (51,5 in)
Length 4216 mm     (166 in)
Width 1575 mm     (62 in)
Height 1346 mm     (53 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 966 kg     (2127,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Volvo
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1414 cc     (86,29 cu in)
Bore 75 mm     (2,95 in)
Stroke 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,94
Unitary Capacity 353,5 cc/cylinder    (21,57 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 70 HP     (52,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 103 N.m     (76 lb.ft ,  10,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 90,6 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 72,5 HP/ton    (54 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 49,5 HP/litre    (36,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 153 km/h   (95,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,55 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)