Volvo LV76-series

Volvo LV76-series
Volvo LV76-series
Overview
Manufacturer	Volvo
Production	1934 - 1940; approx. 2,250 produced [1] ;
Body and chassis
Class	Light truck
Powertrain
Engine	3.7L EB I6 (1934); 3.7L EC I6 (1935-1940);
Transmission	4 speed non-syncro manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3.4–3.8 m (133.9–149.6 in) [1]
Curb weight	3,000–4,750 kg (6,614–10,472 lb) (gross weight) [1]
Chronology
Predecessor	Volvo LV60-series
Successor	Volvo Sharpnose

Last updated April 15, 2019

The Volvo LV76-79 was a light truck produced by Swedish automaker Volvo between 1934 and 1940.

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History

In 1934 Volvo introduced its LV76 series. The truck was available in three versions: LV76 with a payload of 1 tonne, LV77 with a payload of 1.25 tonnes and LV78 with a payload of 1.5 tonnes.^[2] In 1935 the truck was modernized with a streamlined radiator cover and the larger EC engine.

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In 1936 the series was supplemented with the sturdier LV79.^[2]

Engines

Model	Year	Engine^[1]	Displacement	Power	Type
LV76-78	1934	Volvo EB: I6 sv	3,366 cc (205.4 cu in)	65 bhp (48 kW)	Petrol engine
LV76-79	1935-40	Volvo EC: I6 sv	3,670 cc (224 cu in)	75 bhp (56 kW)	Petrol engine
LV79	1940	Volvo ECG: I6 sv	3,670 cc (224 cu in)	50 bhp (37 kW)	Wood gas conversion

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References

1 2 3 4 Olsson, Christer (1987). Volvo - Lastbilarna igår och idag. Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB. ISBN 91-86442-76-7.
1 2 Volvo Trucks Global - history

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[Olsson-1] 1 2 3 4 Olsson, Christer (1987). Volvo - Lastbilarna igår och idag. Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB. ISBN 91-86442-76-7.

[Volvo-2] 1 2 Volvo Trucks Global - history

v t e Volvo Trucks timeline, 1920s - 1960s
Type	1920s		1930s										1940s										1950s										1960s
	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Light duty	LV4		LV60-series				LV76-series					Sharpnose											L340							Snabbe/Trygge								F82
Medium duty					LV71-series				LV81-series				Roundnose														Brage/Starke/Raske											F85
Medium/heavy				LV66-series						Longnose																Viking												F86
Heavy duty																								Titan														F88