Volvo B30 engine

The B30 is an inline-six automotive petrol engine produced by Volvo starting in 1968. It was used primarily in the Volvo 164 sedan from 1969 through 1975. The engine also appeared in military, marine, industrial, agricultural, and powercraft applications.

Volvo B30
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo
Production1969–1975
Layout
ConfigurationInline-6
Displacement3.0 L; 181.8 cu in (2,979 cc)
Cylinder bore88.9 mm (3.5 in)
Piston stroke80 mm (3.15 in)
Cylinder block materialCast iron
Cylinder head materialCast iron
ValvetrainOHV
Compression ratio8.7:1, 9.3:1, 10.0:1
RPM range
Idle speed900 rpm
Combustion
Fuel system
ManagementBosch D-Jetronic
Fuel typePetrol
Oil systemWet sump
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output
  • 120 hp (89.5 kW) @ 5000 (min)
  • 175 hp (130.5 kW) @ 5800 (max)
Torque output
  • 142 lb⋅ft (193 N⋅m) @ 3000 (min)
  • 178 lb⋅ft (241 N⋅m) @ 2500 (max)
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