THE GLOBAL CAR CATALOG

Volvo 260 Series Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1974–1982) — First Generation

The Volvo 260 Series arrived as the six-cylinder flagship of Volvo's boxy classics, offered as a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan and a five-door estate with room for family duty.

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Volvo 260 Series Engines and Transmissions

Every Volvo 260 Series engine here is a gasoline six driving the rear wheels, a layout prized for smooth cruising and easy servicing. Examples include a 2.7 automatic in the two-door sedan, plus 2.8 estates with either a manual gearbox for driver control or an automatic for relaxed touring.

Sedan 2-doors — Volvo 260 Series Engines and Transmissions

Sedan 2-doors Volvo 260 Series Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
2.7 ATGasoline2700 cm³140 hp103 kWAutomaticRWD
2.7 MTGasoline2700 cm³140 hp103 kWManualRWD
2.7 MTGasoline2700 cm³148 hp109 kWManualRWD

Sedan — Volvo 260 Series Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Volvo 260 Series Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
2.7 MTGasoline2700 cm³125 hp92 kWManualRWD
2.8 ATGasoline2800 cm³129 hp95 kWAutomaticRWD
2.8 MTGasoline2800 cm³129 hp95 kWManualRWD
2.8 MTGasoline2800 cm³155 hp114 kWManualRWD
2.7 ATGasoline2700 cm³125 hp92 kWAutomaticRWD
2.7 ATGasoline2700 cm³140 hp103 kWAutomaticRWD
2.7 MTGasoline2700 cm³140 hp103 kWManualRWD
2.7 ATGasoline2700 cm³148 hp109 kWAutomaticRWD
2.8 ATGasoline2800 cm³155 hp114 kWAutomaticRWD

Estate 5-door — Volvo 260 Series Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Volvo 260 Series Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
2.7 ATGasoline2700 cm³125 hp92 kWAutomaticRWD
2.7 MTGasoline2700 cm³125 hp92 kWManualRWD
2.7 ATGasoline2700 cm³140 hp103 kWAutomaticRWD
2.7 MTGasoline2700 cm³140 hp103 kWManualRWD
2.7 ATGasoline2700 cm³148 hp109 kWAutomaticRWD
2.7 MTGasoline2700 cm³148 hp109 kWManualRWD
2.8 MTGasoline2800 cm³155 hp114 kWManualRWD
2.8 ATGasoline2800 cm³155 hp114 kWAutomaticRWD

Volvo 260 Series Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors — Volvo 260 Series Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors Volvo 260 Series Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
2.7 AT4900 mm1710 mm1360 mm2640 mm140 mm
2.7 MT4900 mm1710 mm1360 mm2640 mm140 mm
2.7 MT4900 mm1710 mm1360 mm2640 mm140 mm

Sedan — Volvo 260 Series Dimensions

Sedan Volvo 260 Series Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
2.7 MT4900 mm1710 mm1430 mm2640 mm140 mm
2.8 AT4900 mm1710 mm1430 mm2640 mm140 mm
2.8 MT4900 mm1710 mm1430 mm2640 mm140 mm
2.8 MT4900 mm1710 mm1430 mm2640 mm140 mm
2.7 AT4900 mm1710 mm1430 mm2640 mm140 mm
2.7 AT4900 mm1710 mm1430 mm2640 mm140 mm
2.7 MT4900 mm1710 mm1430 mm2640 mm140 mm
2.7 AT4900 mm1710 mm1430 mm2640 mm140 mm
2.8 AT4900 mm1710 mm1430 mm2640 mm140 mm

Estate 5-door — Volvo 260 Series Dimensions

Estate 5-door Volvo 260 Series Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
2.7 AT4900 mm1710 mm1430 mm2640 mm140 mm
2.7 MT4900 mm1710 mm1430 mm2640 mm140 mm
2.7 AT4900 mm1710 mm1430 mm2640 mm140 mm
2.7 MT4900 mm1710 mm1430 mm2640 mm140 mm
2.7 AT4900 mm1710 mm1430 mm2640 mm140 mm
2.7 MT4900 mm1710 mm1430 mm2640 mm140 mm
2.8 MT4900 mm1710 mm1430 mm2640 mm140 mm
2.8 AT4900 mm1710 mm1430 mm2640 mm140 mm