Volvo 260: generations and engines

The Volvo 260 was built from 1974 to 1982 in 3 generations, with 10 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon, coupe). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1974–1982

Generations3

Engine versions10

Power125–155 hp

Body stylesSedan, Station wagon, Coupe

FuelGasoline

Timeline

Volvo 260 generations

1974–1982
Volvo 260 (P262,P264)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
5 engine versions 125–155 hp
Engines below
1974–1982
Volvo 260 Combi (P265)
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
4 engine versions 125–155 hp
Engines below
1975–1979
Volvo 260 Coupe (P262)
- Coupe
- Gasoline
1 engine version 140 hp
Engines below

Specs

Volvo 260 engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Volvo 260 (P262,P264)1974–1982 · 5 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power
2.7 (140 hp)	1974–1980	Gasoline	140 hp (103 kW)
2.7 (125 hp)	1976–1977	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)
2.7 (148 hp)	1978–1982	Gasoline	148 hp (109 kW)
2.8 (129 hp)	1980–1982	Gasoline	129 hp (95 kW)
2.8 (155 hp)	1980–1982	Gasoline	155 hp (114 kW)

Volvo 260 Combi (P265)1974–1982 · 4 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power
2.7 (125 hp)	1974–1977	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)
2.7 (140 hp)	1974–1982	Gasoline	140 hp (103 kW)
2.7 (148 hp)	1978–1982	Gasoline	148 hp (109 kW)
2.8 (155 hp)	1980–1982	Gasoline	155 hp (114 kW)

Volvo 260 Coupe (P262)1975–1979 · 1 engine version

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
2.7 (140 hp)	1975–1979	Gasoline	140 hp (103 kW)

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