Volvo TR670

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Volvo TR 670-679 / TR 701-704
Production period: 1930-1937
Class : upper middle class
Body versions : Limousine , Pullman limousine
Successor: PV 800-810

The Volvo TR 670 series was a series of taxi models that Volvo built from 1930 to 1937. The model name stands for TR afikvagn ("taxi"), 6 cylinders, 7 seats; the third digit indicates the version.

TR 670-674

TR 670-674

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Production period: 1930-1934
Body versions : Limousine , Pullman limousine
Engines:
Petrol engines : 3.0-3.4 liters
(41-48 kW)
Length:
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase : 3100 mm
Empty weight :

With the introduction of the six-cylinder series PV 650 in 1929, Volvo had a sufficiently large and robust car model with which they could also compete in the lucrative taxi market. The TR670 series was introduced in February 1930. Volvo extended the wheelbase by 150 mm to 3100 mm, turning the car into a seven-seater with two folding emergency seats in the passenger compartment. The car was created in two versions: The TR S ( S tad, “City”) had a glass partition between the driver's seat and the passenger compartment. This car also had a higher roof line so that the gentlemen did not have to remove their top hats while driving. The TR L ( L andsort, “Land”) did not have this partition and had the same roof line as the normal PV 651. Soon the model names were changed to TR 671 and TR 672 , according to the nomenclature PV 650 / PV 651 / PV 652. As with the PV650 series, there were also chassis versions of the TR670 series.

The cars were replaced by the TR 673 and TR 674 versions in the spring of 1931 . These cars had longer and wider superstructures to get more space for the passengers.

In January 1932, the taxis received type EB engines with a larger displacement of 3366 cm³ and three-speed transmissions with synchronized 2nd and 3rd gear.

Versions

  • TR 670 : chassis. 1930-1934. 88 pieces.
  • TR 671 : Taxi with partition. 1930–1931.
  • TR 672 : Taxi without a partition. 1930-1931.
  • TR 673 : Taxi with a partition. 1931-1934. 233 pieces.
  • TR 674 : Taxi without a partition. 1931-1934. 138 pieces

The total production of TR671 / 672 was 200 pieces.

TR 676-679

TR 676-679

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Production period: 1934-1935
Body versions : Limousine , Pullman limousine
Engines: Otto engine :
3.4 liters (48 kW)
Length:
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase : 3100-3250 mm
Empty weight :

In April 1934, the taxi models received a new, more stable chassis with X-shaped beams, smaller 17 ″ rims and an all-steel body without a wooden frame. The wheelbase was lengthened again by 150 mm to 3250 mm, but not in the case of the city cars, which retained the shorter wheelbase and the higher roof line.

Versions

  • TR 675 : chassis with 3100 mm wheelbase. 1934. 2 pieces.
  • TR 676 : Taxi with partition and 3100 mm wheelbase. 1934-1935. 29 pieces.
  • TR 677 : Chassis with 3250 mm wheelbase. 1934. 2 pieces.
  • TR 678 : Taxi with partition and 3250 mm wheelbase. 1934-1935. 39 pieces.
  • TR 679 : Taxi without partition, with 3250 mm wheelbase. 1934. 114 pieces.

TR 701-704

TR 701-704
Volvo TR 704 (1937)

Volvo TR 704 (1937)
Production period: 1935-1937
Body versions : Limousine , Pullman limousine
Engines: Otto engine :
3.7 liters (63 kW)
Length:
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase : 3100-3250 mm
Empty weight :

In 1935, Volvo modernized its taxi models again. The cars received EC motors with a larger displacement of 3670 cm³ and radiator grills in V-shape. In 1937 the series was replaced by the PV 800 series.

Versions

  • TR 701 : Taxi with partition and 3100 mm wheelbase. 1935–1937. 214 pieces.
  • TR 702 : Chassis with 3250 mm wheelbase. 1935-1937. 11 pieces.
  • TR 703 : Taxi with partition and 3250 mm wheelbase. 1935-1937. 181 pieces.
  • TR 704 : Taxi without partition, with 3250 mm wheelbase. 1935-1937. 530 pieces.

Web links

Commons : Volvo TR 670–679 / Volvo TR 701–704  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual references and sources

  1. ↑ a b c d e f Lindh, Björn-Eric: Volvo: The Cars - From the 20s to the 80s , 2nd edition (English). Edition, Förlagshuset Norden, Malmö, Sweden 1986, ISBN 91-86442-14-7 .