Volvo LV76-series

Volvo LV76-series
Overview
Manufacturer Volvo
Production
  • 1934 - 1940
  • approx. 2,250 produced[1]
Body and chassis
Class Light truck
Powertrain
Engine
  • 3.7L EB I6 (1934)
  • 3.7L EC I6 (1935-1940)
Transmission 4 speed non-syncro manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3.4–3.8 m (133.9–149.6 in)[1]
Curb weight 3,000–4,750 kg (6,614–10,472 lb) (gross weight)[1]
Chronology
Predecessor Volvo LV60-series
Successor Volvo Sharpnose

The Volvo LV76-79 was a light truck produced by Swedish automaker Volvo between 1934 and 1940.

History

In 1934 Volvo introduced its LV76 series. The truck was available in three versions: LV76 with a payload of 1 tonne, LV77 with a payload of 1.25 tonnes and LV78 with a payload of 1.5 tonnes.[2] In 1935 the truck was modernized with a streamlined radiator cover and the larger EC engine.

In 1936 the series was supplemented with the sturdier LV79.[2]

Engines

ModelYearEngine[1]DisplacementPowerType
LV76-781934Volvo EB: I6 sv3,366 cc (205.4 cu in)65 bhp (48 kW)Petrol engine
LV76-791935-40Volvo EC: I6 sv3,670 cc (224 cu in)75 bhp (56 kW)Petrol engine
LV791940Volvo ECG: I6 sv3,670 cc (224 cu in)50 bhp (37 kW)Wood gas conversion

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Olsson, Christer (1987). Volvo - Lastbilarna igår och idag. Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB. ISBN 91-86442-76-7.
  2. 1 2 Volvo Trucks Global - history
Volvo Trucks timeline, 1920s - 1960s
Type 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s
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Light duty LV4 LV60-series LV76-series Sharpnose L340 Snabbe/Trygge F82
Medium duty LV71-series LV81-series Roundnose Brage/Starke/Raske F85
Medium/heavy LV66-series Longnose Viking F86
Heavy duty Titan F88
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