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Volvo P1800Photography coming soon
The Saint's car. Roger Moore drove a white P1800 in the TV series. A Volvo P1800 also holds the Guinness record for highest mileage: 3.2 million miles.
History
Designed by a young Pelle Petterson (who later became an Olympic sailor), the P1800 proved Volvo could make a beautiful GT, not just safe boxy sedans. Irv Gordon drove his 1966 P1800 over 3.2 million miles, earning a Guinness World Record.
Production & Heritage
Production Total47,492
DesignerPelle Petterson / Frua
Production Period1961–1973
Estimated Value$30K–$70K
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine1.8L Inline-4 (B18B)
Power100 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque146 Nm
0–60 mph11.5 sec
Top Speed170 km/h
Transmission4-speed manual with overdrive (M41)
DrivetrainRWD
Weight1,080 kg
BodySteel unibody
Engine Details
Engine CodeB18B
Displacement1.8L (1,780 cc)
Bore x Stroke84.14 x 80 mm
Compression10.0:1
Valves2 per cylinder (8 total)
Fuel SystemTwin SU HS6 carburetors
Performance
0–100 km/h12.5 sec
0–60 mph11.5 sec
Top Speed170 km/h
Weight-to-Power10.8 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length4,400 mm
Width1,680 mm
Height1,280 mm
Wheelbase2,450 mm
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone, coil springs
Rear SuspensionLive axle, coil springs, Panhard rod
Front BrakesDisc (Girling)
Rear BrakesDrum
SteeringCam and roller
Capacity
Fuel Tank60 L
Doors2
Seats4
Source: auto-data.net, media.volvocars.com
