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123GT

Amazon 120 (1956-1970) · 1966–1968RWDSedan

This Volvo Amazon 123GT was built from 1966 to 1968 as a sedan with a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine making 100 PS and 145 Nm. Rear-wheel drive and a 4-speed manual gearbox are fitted. It weighs 1020 kg, reaches 100 km/h in 12.0 seconds, and has a maximum speed of 170 km/h.

99 hpPower
12.0 s0-100 km/h
170 km/hTop Speed
1966-1968Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine1.8L I4 (B18B)
Displacement1.8 L
Cylinders4
AspirationNaturally aspirated
FuelPetrol
Transmission4-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power99 hp
Torque145 Nm
0-100 km/h12.0 s
Top speed170 km/h
Weight1020 kg
Dimensions & body
Length · 4450 mm
Wheelbase · 2600 mm
Width1620 mm
BodySedan
Doors2
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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