Volvo LV4

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Volvo LV4
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Overview
Manufacturer Volvo Trucks
Also called Volvo LV Series 1 and 2
Production 1928 - 1930,
approx. 995 produced[1]
Body and chassis
Class Light truck
Related Volvo ÖV 4
Powertrain
Engine 1.9L DA I4[1]
Transmission 3-speed non-syncro manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3.3–3.7 m (129.9–145.7 in)[1]
Curb weight 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) (gross weight)[1]
Chronology
Successor Volvo LV60-series

The Volvo LV4 was a light truck produced by Swedish automaker Volvo between 1928 and 1930. The designation LV4 stands for LastVagn (“truck”), 4 cylinders.[1]

History

Volvo introduced its first truck, LV Series 1, in early 1928. The truck shared many components with Volvos passenger cars ÖV4 and PV4, including powertrain, but the truck had a more powerful chassis which was built on two different wheelbases: 3.3 and 3.7 m. Despite the small four-cylinder side-valve engine the truck was a sales success, unlike the passenger cars.[2]

After an initial series of 500 Series 1 trucks, Volvo presented the stronger LV Series 2 in the fall of 1928. Many components had been strengthened to better fit a truck and the axle track had been widened.[2]

References

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  2. 2.0 2.1 Volvo Trucks Global - history

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