Overview

Produced: 1958-1961, 234209 produced. ((all four door amazons))
Types: Saloon, 4 doors, 4 seats

In 1956 Volvo launched one of its most successful model ranges, the "Amazon" series. Starting with the 121 and 122 models the Amazon range soon established itself as a comfortable, reliable and well built car which also introduced new levels of safety equipment, still very much a novelty in the mid-50's!

The first of the Amazon cars to arrive in Britain was the 122S, essentially a twin-carb version of the 121. The 122S had a 85bhp, 1583cc four cylinder engine coupled to a four-speed gearbox. Less sophisticated features included a six volt electric system and drum brakes.

Engines

Capacity Config Model Bore/Stroke CR
1583cc S4 OHV Volvo S4 OHV 79mm x 80mm  

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