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1979 Volvo 262 Coupe<\/h1>\n

Volvo celebrated its 50th anniversary on 14 April by presenting every employee with a Swiss watch.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jubilee models were produced. These included the Volvo 262 Coupe, an attractive model designed and produced by Bertone of Italy mainly for the US market.<\/p>\n

A silver-coloured Volvo 240 was also produced. Adorned with gold stripes, this also boasted a silver plate on the dashboard signed by P.G. Gyllenhammar and a special jubilee badge.<\/p>\n

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In Detail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
engine<\/td>\nInline-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
displacement<\/td>\n2664 cc \/ 162.6 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
power<\/td>\n104.4 kw \/ 140 bhp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
specific output<\/td>\n52.55 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f brake size<\/td>\nmm \/ in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
r brake size<\/td>\nmm \/ in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wheelbase<\/td>\n2640 mm \/ 103.9 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gear ratios<\/td>\n:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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