Volvo LV4

Volvo LV4
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo Trucks
Also calledVolvo LV Series 1 and 2
Production1928–1930,
approx. 995 produced[1]
Body and chassis
ClassLight truck
RelatedVolvo ÖV 4
Powertrain
Engine1.9L DA I4[1]
Transmission3-speed non-syncro manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase3.3–3.7 m (129.9–145.7 in)[1]
Curb weight3,000 kg (6,614 lb) (gross weight)[1]
Chronology
SuccessorVolvo 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

  1. ^ a b c d e Olsson, Christer (1987). Volvo – Lastbilarna igår och idag. Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB. ISBN 91-86442-76-7.
  2. ^ a b Volvo Trucks Global – history
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