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ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATION & INFORMATION ON VOLVO 1981<\/h3>

DASHBOARD<\/h3>\n

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Two major changes for 1981:<\/h4>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Exciting new colour coordination.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0This year the dashboard will be available in black, grey, beige,\u00a0brown or blue.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In addition the entire dashboard configuration has been redesigned.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The main instrument cluster is positioned under an extended canopy.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0All instruments have been designed to make them easily readable and more cosmetically appealing.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In addition, there is adequate space for optional instruments.<\/p>\n

GLOVE COMPARTMENT<\/h3>\n

A designed glove compartment door opens to reveal the new automatic trunklid release, standard on GLE's and Coupes.
The trunk lid can be released by pressing a button.<\/p>\n

OVERDRIVE<\/h3>\n

On cars with manual transmission, the shifter has been redesigned. The first feature of this redisign, the overdrive switch,
is now a push button unit. Also new for 1981 there is an automatic release from overdrive when shifting out of fourth gear.<\/p>\n

VISIBILITY<\/h3>\n

Volvo's superior engineering has designed a glass area that provides the driver with better than 90% all around visibility,
(except the Bertone Coupe which is 84%).<\/p>\n

TRUNK SPACE<\/h3>\n

Designed with utility in mind, all of the 615 litres are easily accessible for upright storage of your luggage.
Note that the spare tire is conventiently located out of the way, but easy to reach should the need arise.<\/p>\n

BUMPERS<\/h3>\n

All Volvo's incorporate a practical wrap-around bumper made of high strenght aluminum alloy with superior collision protection
and rust resistance. Incorporating a pistontype, gas filled impact absorber, the bumper is designed to act as the first zone
of occupant safety.<\/p>\n

STEERING COLUMN<\/h3>\n

Volvo engineering and research has designed a steering column to provide the utmost in occupant safety. In total there are
five different stages of controlled provide protection at increasing levels of severity.<\/p>\n

ENGINES<\/h3>\n

For 1981, Volvo offers an array of engine in tune with the economic times, while offering lively performance.<\/p>\n

B28F<\/h3>\n

An overhead camshaft all alloy v6 engine renowned for its rugged durability, and smooth efficient operation powers all
GLE and Coupe models.<\/p>\n

HEATER<\/h3>\n

All 1981 models will incorporate a new 4 speed heater and A\/C fan motor for greater efficiency and quieter operation.<\/p>\n

STEERING<\/h3>\n

Rack and Pinion steering with fewer moving parts gives a responsive feel to insure the driver more precise handling
and maneuverability. The system is power assisted in all Volvos, except two and four door DL sedans with no sunroof.
The Rack and Pinion steering, combined with Volvo's suspension package provides a turning radius of only 9.25 metres,
while reducing \"play\" in the system resulting in more positive steering response.<\/p>\n

DISC BRAKES<\/h3>\n

Volvo's unique standard four-wheel power assist disc brake system incorporates a step bore master cylinder, dual
triangular split circuit, rear proportioning valves and ventilated front discs. All of these provide sure, safe
stopping time after time.<\/p>\n

FUEL INJECTION<\/h3>\n

Volvo's constant fuel injection system, standard on Gl, GLE, and GLT models, incorpoates a continuous controlled flow
of fuel at all times. Designed for superior operational reliability, fuel injection improves both engine performance and
fuel economy. The system's ability to concisly control fuel flow provides the basis for our exclusive Lambda Sond\u00a9
emission control system which is standard equipment on the B21f Turbo and the B28F. This has been reerred to as \"the most
significant breakthrough ever achieved in the fight to obtain cleaner running cars\".<\/p>\n

FRONT END<\/h3>\n

This year, all Volvo's will have the elegant look of quad rectangular headlights and distinctive vertical grillbarr design.
The DL and Gl models will feature the black grill, while the Diesel and GLE will have the up-scale \"silver\" grill and bumper
assemblies. The GLT and Coupe share the prestigious look of the Coupe grill.<\/p>\n

PAINT<\/h3>\n

All Volvo's are protected by a multy-layer of paint and metal preparation process. Incorporating zine phosphate, primer,
stone chip and abrasive resistance coats, surface layer paints, sealer and top coat, all engineeres to give the Volvo
finish lasting brilliance.<\/p>\n

WELDED ASSEMBLIES<\/h3>\n

The frame and body shell are welded into one integral unit, and any one of those single spot welds are strong enough
to support the weight of the entire body. This process provides a unit which is both stronger and lighter than a separately
constructed body and frame.<\/p>\n

BOX SHAPED ROOF PILLARS<\/h3>\n

Volvo has a unique system of six steel box pillars that combine maximum strenght and serve as elements of the Volvo safety
cage surrounding the passenger compartment.<\/p>\n

ANTI-INTRUSION BARS<\/h3>\n

For additional occupant protection, the patented design of tubular steel bars in each door as protection against side
impacts.<\/p>\n

SUSPENSION<\/h3>\n

The independent front suspension incorporates a McPherson-type spring strut for superior road holding. The rear suspension
with volvo's live axle is designed to provide fixed track and wheel angle. The axle is postioned with five arms and rods for
exact control. Impact-dampening coil springs and rear stabilizer provide a smoother ride and prevents excessive body roll.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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DASHBOARD\u00a0Two major changes for 1981:1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Exciting new colour coordination.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0This year the dashboard will be available in black, grey, beige,\u00a0brown or blue.2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/page_front-page.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1225","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/volvobertone.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1225","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/volvobertone.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/volvobertone.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/volvobertone.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/volvobertone.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1225"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/volvobertone.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1225\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1229,"href":"https:\/\/volvobertone.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1225\/revisions\/1229"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/volvobertone.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1225"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}