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Despite, or because of the failure of their previous attempt at a sports car, Volvo Cars decided to take another chance and approved the Volvo 1800 project in 1957. There were many obstacles that faced the construction and release of the Volvo 1800, including not having enough financial backing, unsuitable construction areas, and a conflicting deal between the car's designer Helmer Pettersson and his contract with another car company. However, Petterson's insistence to have the car produced paid off when in September 1960, the sports car rolled off the production line to be bought by an eager public. The P1800 was produced by Jensen Motors, while the body shell of the cars were produced by a company in Scotland called Pressed Steel.
The engine that was standard to the 1800 was the B18B with dual SU carburetors. It produced 100 horsepower. It had a unique camshaft form and higher compression compared to other Volvo engines, such as the B18D. Moreover, the B18B was developed from then existing B36 V8 engine used in Volvo trucks. This cut costs for production, at the same time, giving the Volvo 1800 a stronger engine with five main crank bearings. The B18B was paired with the powerful M40 Gerabox until 1963. After that year until 1972, the M41 Gearbox with electric overdrive became a famous option. Also worth mentioning is the fact that the Volvo 1800 used the J-type overdrive through 1973, giving it greater fuel efficiency and decreased drivetrain wear.
In 1963, production of the Volvo 1800 was moved to Volvo's plant in Gothenburg, and the car's name was changed into Volvo 1800S, to indicate its Swedish assembly roots. The engine was given a boost to 108 horsepower in that year. In 1966, the engine was again boosted up to 115 horsepower. Three years later, the B18B engine was replaced with 2-liter B20B variant of the B20 giving it a whopping 118 horsepower. In 1970, many changes were given to the Volvo 1800. First, its engine was replaced with the B20E engine with the Bosch D-Jetronic Fuel Injection system. Then, its camshaft was revised, producing 130 horsepower from the 2-liter engine without losing its fuel efficiency. Top speed of this Volvo 1800 version was 190 km/h, while its acceleration from 0-100 km was around 9.5 seconds. The 1970 Volvo 1800 model was also the first to sport four wheel disc brakes.
The last model of the 1800 came in 1972. It was called the Volvo 1800ES, a station wagon with an all glass tailgate. It came with a B20F engine variant that gave it a 125 horsepower. It was lauded for having an improved real world performance. Volvo Cars ended the production of the 1800 series in 1973. Among the biggest influences that the 1800 gave was the use of the all-glass tailgate of the ES model. It became very popular with future Volvo models.
Known primarily for its sleek look, the Volvo 1800 is also a dependable, tough car, suitable for those who appreciates its classic look and also mindful of how it performs.Headlights by State:
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