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122S

Amazon 120 (1956-1970) · 1958–1970RWDSedan

The 122S is a Volvo Amazon sedan built from 1958 to 1970. A naturally aspirated 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine makes 90 PS and 140 Nm, with rear-wheel drive and a 4-speed manual gearbox. It weighs 1090 kg, reaches 100 km/h in 13.0 seconds, and has a maximum speed of 160 km/h.

89 hpPower
13.0 s0-100 km/h
160 km/hTop Speed
1958-1970Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine1.8L I4 (B18)
Displacement1.8 L
Cylinders4
AspirationNaturally aspirated
FuelPetrol
Transmission4-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power89 hp
Torque140 Nm
0-100 km/h13.0 s
Top speed160 km/h
Weight1090 kg
Dimensions & body
Length · 4450 mm
Wheelbase · 2600 mm
Width1620 mm
BodySedan
Doors4
Seats5

STORY

The Volvo Amazon, launched in 1956 and known internally as the 120 series, was a milestone car that built Volvo's international reputation for safety and quality. From 1959 it was the first car in the world to offer three-point front seat belts as standard, based on the invention of Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin. It was built until 1970 as a two- and four-door saloon and an estate. It became a classic and helped Volvo expand into export markets.

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