Volvo 262C

The Volvo 262C is the first luxury coupé made by Volvo, after the four-cylinder P1800. Based on the 264 six-cylinder saloon, the 262C was designed in-house by Volvo's Jan Wilsgaard, but largely built by Bertone in Turin for the 1977–1981 model years.

Volvo 262C
1978 Volvo 262C Bertone (with US-spec headlights)
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo / Bertone
Also calledVolvo Coupé
Production1977–1981 (6622 units)
Model years1978–1981
AssemblyItaly: Turin (Gruppo Bertone)
DesignerJan Wilsgaard
Body and chassis
Class
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutFR layout
RelatedVolvo 260 series
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
  • 3-speed automatic
  • 4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Length4,890 mm (192.5 in)
Width1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Height1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Curb weight1,425–1,440 kg (3,141.6–3,174.7 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorVolvo 780
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