VOLVO 262 1975-1981

VOLVO 262 IN PRODUCTION 1975-1977

The Volvo 262 was a rare version in the Volvo 260 family. It was based on the same 2-door body used for the 242, but it naturally had the 260-series components and frontal appearance.

A limited volume of this model was produced specifically for the North American market during a period of two years.

Unlike the Bertone-built 262C (Coupé) the 262 had an identical roofline compared to the 242 model.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Model: 262
• Variants
• Produced: 1975 -1977
• Volume: 3329
• Body: 2-door saloon
• Engine: V6 OHC, 2,664 cc.
• Transmission: 4-speed manual, 4-speed manual with electrical overdrive or 3-speed automatic.
• Brakes: Hydraulic, disc brakes on all four wheels.
• Dimensions: Overall length 490 cm,wheelbase 264 cm.

VOLVO 262C IN PRODUCTION 1977-1981

The Volvo 262C was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1977.

The 262C were a 2-door coupé with four comfortable seats; this was possible as the car had the same wheelbase as the Volvo 264. In addition, it had a different roof line from the 4-door cars on which it was based. The windscreen sloped more sharply and the car had a very wide C-pillar. In the first years, the cars were painted silver and had a black vinyl roof. Later, other exterior colours were offered. The interior was very exclusive and included leather and wood.

The car was designed at Volvo in Sweden, but Bertone in Italy produced it.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Model: 262C
• Variants
• Produced: 1977 -1981
• Volume: 6622
• Body: 2-door coupé
• Engine: V6 OHC, 2,664 cc or 2,849 cc.
• Transmission: 4-speed manual with electrical overdrive or 3-speed automatic.
• Brakes: Hydraulic, disc brakes on all four wheels.
• Dimensions: Overall length 490 cm,wheelbase 264 cm.