Volvo side valve six cylinder engine
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Volvo introduced its first straight-6 engine in 1929. It was a side valve engine with a cast iron block and seven main bearings. These engines powered all six cylinder Volvo passenger cars and taxi cabs between 1929 and 1958.
Versions:
| Version | Year | Bore x stroke | Displacement | Power | Application | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB | 1929-32 | 76.2x110 mm | 3010 cc | 55 hp (41 kW) | PV651-652, TR671-674 | |
| EB | 1932-35 | 79.4x110 mm | 3366 cc | 65 hp (48 kW) | PV652-654, TR673-679 | |
| EC | 1935-45 | 84.14x110 mm | 3670 cc | 86 hp (64 kW) | PV658-659, PV36, PV51-56, TR701-704, PV801-802 | |
| ECG | 1940-45 | 84.14x110 mm | 3670 cc | 50 hp (37 kW) | PV51-56, PV801-802 | War time wood gas conversion |
| ED | 1946-58 | 84.14x110 mm | 3670 cc | 90 hp (67 kW) | PV60, PV821-834 |
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[edit] References
- Volvo Personvagnar-från 20-tal till 80-tal av Björn-Eric Lindh, 1984. ISBN 91-86442-06-6
