VOLVO 144
4-door 5-seater saloon.
The first of the big square-rigged 'safety-first' Volvos, eventually taking over from the Amazon family. Similar running gear and suspension to Amazon, but with disc brakes all round. Distinctive six-window style lives on into mid-eighties, for 240 family evolved from this car. In the UK, 75bhp from 1.8-litres, and 82bhp with 2-litres (from 1969 model year), meant top speeds in 90mph area, with stately road behaviour. Replaced by the 240 series for 1975.
Technical Specifications
- Engine:
- 1778cc/1986cc (S4 OHV)
- Configuration:
- Front engine, rear-wheel drive
- Production dates:
- 1966 to 1974
- Number produced:
- 523,808 all 144 4-door saloon types
