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Volvo 1800E 0–60 Times

The Volvo 1800E 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested production Volvo 1800E is the 1970 Volvo 1800E Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.60 seconds at 83.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested production Volvo 1800E is the 1970 Volvo 1800E Coupe, which took 9.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.60 seconds at 83.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Across the 2 verified production tests of the Volvo 1800E, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.60 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.00 seconds at 83.30 mph.

Fastest 0–60 9.60sec 1970 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 9.60sec Across 2 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 17.00sec @ 83.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.60sec 1970 Coupe
1970 Volvo 1800E

Across 2 verified production runs, the Volvo 1800E ranges from 9.60 to 9.60 seconds 0–60, with a 9.60-second average.

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Volvo 1800E 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

2 production tests · 1 year
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1970 Volvo 1800E

2 production runs
Avg 0–60 9.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.00 sec
Production Tests 2
#01
1970 Volvo 1800E Coupe
9.60sec 0–60
16.60s ¼ mi @ 83.3 mph
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0–60 mph
9.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
83.3 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4M
Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
127 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,550 lbs
Power-to-Weight
19.6 lbs/hp
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 2 production runs
1970 Volvo 1800E Coupe
#02
1970 Volvo 1800E Coupe (Euro Spec)
9.60sec 0–60
17.40s
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0–60 mph
9.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.40 sec
Trap Speed
—
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4M
Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
126 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,550 lbs
Power-to-Weight
19.6 lbs/hp
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor
Overall Rank
#2 of 2 production runs
1970 Volvo 1800E Coupe (Euro Spec)

How we verify Volvo 1800E performance data

Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Volvo 1800E trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Volvo 1800E 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Volvo 1800E performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest production Volvo 1800E on record is the 1970 Volvo 1800E Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.60 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.60 seconds at 83.3 mph.
The slowest recorded production Volvo 1800E is the 1970 Volvo 1800E Coupe, which takes 9.60 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.60 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 2 verified production runs, a Volvo 1800E reaches 60 mph in 9.60 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.00 seconds at roughly 83.3 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year, covering 2 production runs. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Motor and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Motor
Motor Trend

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volvo 1800E can do, not a single marketing claim.

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