This 'B30' was a
straight-6 automobile engine produced by
Volvo Cars starting in
1969, and used in the company's
164 sedan from 1969 through 1975. It was also used in the
Volvo C303 military vehicle. Other uses included marine, industrial and agricultural applications. It was a robust
pushrod engine and displaced 3.0 L (2978 cc/181 in³). Output ranged from 130 hp (97 kW) with the B30A equipped with two Zenith-Stromberg 175CD2SE sidedraught CD
carburetors to 160 hp (119 kW) (
SAE net) from the higher-compression B30E equipped with Bosch D-Jetronic electronic
fuel injection. The engine offered smooth running and high levels of torque at low engine speeds.
See also
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List of Volvo engines
References
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Chronology of Volvo Engine Development (Link dead as of 2007-04-30)