The Volvo Amazon, designed by Jan Wilsgaard, was a mid-size car produced by Volvo in Sweden from 1956 to 1970. 667,323 cars were produced during that time. The car was first called Amason, the name was then changed to Amazon and later it became known as the 120 Series. It is said that the rights to the name Amazon belonged to a German two-wheeler manufacturer. The design of the Amazon was more or less resembling the American cars of the 1950s.
From 1962 to 1969 73,000 estate cars were manufactured.
Specifications of the Volvo Amazon
- Class – mid-size
- Body styles – 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan, 5-door estate
- Engines – 1.6 L 1583 cc I4 B16, 1.8 L 1778 cc I4 B18, 2,0 L 1986 cc I4 B20
- Transmissions – 3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, 4-speed manual with overdrive, 3-speed automatic
- Wheelbase – 102.0 in (2,590 mm)
- Length – 173.0 in (4,395 mm)
- Kerb weight – 2,400 lb (1,100 kg)
About 60 % of the cars produced were sold abroad.
