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Generation 1

Volvo 260 Estate

09.1974 - 08.1985 · Europe

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Choosing a Volvo 260

Volvo 260, Generation 1, Europe market. This overview covers 4 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1974 - 08.1985). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 4 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
B27E, B28E
Engine displacement, cc
2664–2849
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 3, Manual 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm
2640
Ground clearance, mm
160
Fuel
Petrol AI-92

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4 versions

2.8 L, 155 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

B28E · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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2.8i MT 265 GLE 09.1978 - 08.1982

2.8 L, 155 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

B28E · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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2.8i AT 265 GLE 09.1978 - 08.1982

2.7 L, 148 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

B27E · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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2.7i MT 265 GLE 09.1974 - 08.1978

2.7 L, 148 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

B27E · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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2.7i AT 265 GLE 09.1974 - 08.1978

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