Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 2 recorded runs

Volvo 164 0–60 Times

The Volvo 164 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor and Road & Track and more.

The fastest tested Volvo 164 is the 1969 Volvo 164 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.5 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.60 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to Road & Track.

The slowest tested Volvo 164 is the 1969 Volvo 164 Sedan (Euro Spec), which took 11.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.50 seconds, according to Motor.

Out of all the Volvo 164 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 10.40 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 18.05 seconds at 83.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 9.5sec 1969 Sedan
Average 0–60 10.40sec Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 18.05sec @ 83.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 11.3sec 1969 Sedan (Euro
1969 Volvo 164

Across 2 verified runs, the Volvo 164 ranges from 9.5 to 11.3 seconds 0–60, with a 10.40-second average.

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Volvo 164 0–60 times by model year

2 tests · 1 year

1969

Volvo 164 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 10.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.05 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
1969 Volvo 164 Sedan
9.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.60s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.60 sec
Trap Speed
83.0 mph
Engine
3.0L I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4M
MPG EPA
17.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#1 of 2
1969 Volvo 164 Sedan
#02
1969 Volvo 164 Sedan (Euro Spec)
11.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.50s
0–60 mph
11.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.50 sec
Trap Speed
Engine
3.0L I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4M
MPG EPA
18.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor
Overall Rank
#2 of 2
1969 Volvo 164 Sedan (Euro Spec)

How we verify Volvo 164 performance data

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 164 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Volvo 164 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Volvo 164 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Volvo 164 on record is the 1969 Volvo 164 Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.60 seconds at 83.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Volvo 164 is the 1969 Volvo 164 Sedan (Euro Spec), which takes 11.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.50 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Volvo 164 reaches 60 mph in 10.40 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 18.05 seconds at roughly 83.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. 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 Road & Track. 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
Road & Track

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 164 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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