Volvo 262C

Volvo 262C
1978 Volvo 262C Bertone (with US-spec headlights)
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo / Bertone
Also calledVolvo Coupé
Production1977–1981 (6,622 built)[1]
Model years1978–1981
AssemblyItaly: Turin (Gruppo Bertone)
DesignerJan Wilsgaard
Body and chassis
Class
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutFR layout
RelatedVolvo 260 series
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
  • 3-speed automatic
  • 4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Length4,890 mm (192.5 in)
Width1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Height1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Curb weight1,425–1,440 kg (3,141.6–3,174.7 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorVolvo 780

The Volvo 262C is a luxury coupé made by Volvo from 1977 (as 1978 model) to 1981. Based on the 264 six-cylinder saloon, the 262C was designed in-house by Volvo's Jan Wilsgaard, and built mainly by Bertone in Turin, Italy.[2]

  1. ^ "Volvo 262c" (PDF). Volvo Car Club. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  2. ^ McCourt, Mark J. (23 September 2018). "Volvo 262C Bertone Coupe". Hemmings Motor News. Retrieved 6 May 2024.