Volvo 140 Series I 144S 1.8 B18B Sedan
72 kW98 PS97 hp1966–1968
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- Power
- 72 kW 98 PS · 97 hp
- Displacement
- 1,778 cm³
Built 1966–1968, the Volvo 140 Series I 1.8 144S B18B sedan develops 72 kW (98 PS) from a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. In the 140 Series I 1.8 144S B18B, power goes to the rear wheels.
Its output sits mid-range among the 6 versions: 29% up on the entry 1.8 144 B18A (56 kW), 19 kW below the 2.0 144 GL B20E (91 kW).
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Engine
| Engine code | B18B |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1,778 cm³ 1.8 l · 109 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 72 kW 98 PS · 97 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1966–1968 |
| Generation | 140 Series I (1966–1974) |
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