Stacking luggage to the roofline fills the boot but blocks the rear window; in the Volvo 66, the sightline through the glass is a separate constraint from the flat floor area beneath it.
1 generation · Sedan 2-doors
Generation photo. Individual trim appearance may differ.
The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry
Not provided
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Variable
Type of boost?
A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry
No
Type of drive?
Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry
RWD
Bore and stroke?
The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry
Not provided
Engine capacity?
The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry
1100 cm³
Engine location
Front, longitudinal
Number of gears?
How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Maximum power?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
66 hp
Maximum power, kw?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
49 kW
Compression ratio?
The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry
Not provided
Maximum power rpm
Not provided
Maximum torque N⋅m
Not provided
Maximum torque rpm
Not provided
Acceleration to 100?
The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry
Not provided
Engine power system
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder?
The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry
Not provided
Cylinder arrangement
Inline
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Energy & emissions
ECO class
Not provided
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
80
Mild Hybrid?
A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry
Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions?
The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry
Not provided
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
Not provided
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Driving range, minimum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Fuel consumption city
Not provided
Average consumption
Not provided
Fuel consumption highway
Not provided
Dimensions & body
Doors number
2
Number of seats
4
Width
1537 mm
Height
1379 mm
Length
3904 mm
Body type
Sedan 2-doors
Wheelbase?
The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry
2248 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Sedan
Rear track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1242 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
290 l
Front track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1308 mm
Max weight
1260 kg
Curb weight?
The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry
835 kg
Ground clearance, maximum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
191 mm
Identity & configuration
Vehicle class
C
Right-hand drive
No
Additional specifications
Stop
1979-12-31
Start
1975-01-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Drum
Front brakes
Disc
Rear suspension
Not provided
Front suspension
Independent, spring
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Engine and Transmission
No clutch pedal appears here: the variable transmission takes drive through a belt running between adjustable pulleys, so the throttle meters fuel and air while the ratio changes continuously on its own. In this two-door sedan, pulling away needs only the accelerator.
Drivetrain and Everyday Driving
Steering feedback comes from the front tyres, which carry no drive in this rear-driven layout. The weight resting on them and the grip of the surface set how firmly the wheel loads up, so gravel or standing water lightens it while the mechanical arrangement stays fixed.
Body and Practicality
The boot lid opening sits above the bumper and is narrower than the compartment it exposes, so a case may need turning to pass through even when floor space remains. Width at the aperture, not volume behind it, sets the limit.
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