ESSAY #4
In this article it stated that when Volvo
was introduced to the states in 1956.
The PV444, was the first US bound automobile ever. The car had resembled a smaller version of
the 1946 Ford Tutor. The car featured a
two piece windshield, small engine, and all of the standard features of a car
of it's time.
About three years later Volvo came out
with a better version of the car, the PV544.
That was the car that gave Volvo it's reputation for Swedish
Quality. This car featured a one piece
windshield, fifteen inch wheels, drum brakes, padded instrument panel. The powerplant was a 1.6 liter push rod four
that delivered a smooth 85 horse power.
The car ran about $5000-$7000.
The car was comfortable cruising at speeds of 60-70mph while getting a
nice 29 miles to the gallon. The vehicle
traveled from 0 to 60 in a nice thirteen seconds, which was better than the
sportier two seater cars. The car had an
over all top speed of 93 miles per hour, which was amazing for a 1.6 liter
engine.
In 1961 the company came out with same car
but had some revisions, like a bigger engine the 90hp 1.8 liter. This car had natty trip in new colors which
for years it was in contempt. By 1966
the company was only making one model, the PV544. The company didn't have any technical
advances in the car which probably kept the car and the company alive. To some the car was a very well build sports
car.
I know that in this cars day it was an
amazing little car that was capable of a lot for a family car. A restorer said that the only way to kill the
car is to run it without oil. I believe
that, because they are such high quality, crafted cars. Today the cars are very different, they have and they are setting the standard for all cars. They were the first car company to have
invented the side impact airbag. The
company's reputation is awesome when it comes to safety. They far exceed the safety standards than any
other
company. There cars are so boxy, but for some reason
I'm attracted to them. Maybe it is there
unmatched performance or there unique looks, or it is probably there rep. Whatever it is people seem to like it and they
have for years.
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