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Created on January 25, 1975

Reading time 9min

Written by:

Paul Simsa

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Volvo 264 GL (1974) – das neue Spitzenmodell

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Volvo 264 DL (1975) – mit schwarzem Kühlergrill

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Volvo 264 DL (1975) – mit zahlreichen Ausstattungsfinessen

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Volvo 264 DL (1975) – mit Vierganggetriebe

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Volvo 264 DL (1975) – mit grossen Rechteckscheinwerfern

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Volvo 264 (1975) - mit dem in Zusammenarbeit mit Renault und Peugeot entwickelten 2664 cm3 grossen V6-Motor - Genfer Automobilsalon 1975

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – Hochglanzrippen-Kühlergrill

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Volvo 264 GL (1976) - der grosse Sechszylinder-Volvo bot die Basis für den 262 C

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – mit Fünfganggetriebe

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – ist spursicher

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – angenehme Fahreigenschaften

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – liegt etwas satter auf der Strasse als der 244

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – leistungsstärker als der 244

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – mit Luxusausstattung

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – imposante Grillfront

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – Cockpit

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – Armaturenbrett

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – mit elektrischen Fensterhebern vorne

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – Aussenspiegel gibts auch rechts

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – Leichtmetallfelgen

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – Volvo Programm 1975

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – im 75er Volvo Katalog

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – Form nach einem Frontal-Crash bei 80 km/h

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – in der Produktion

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – Federung

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – V-Sechszylinder

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – der PRV-V6-Motor mit 2,7 Litern Hubraum

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – Blick in den PRV-V6-Motor

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – der PRV-V6, bei Volvo B27E genannt

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Volvo 264 GL (1974) – Blick in den Motor (Durchsichtszeichnung)

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Volvo 264 GL (1975) – Durchsichtszeichnung

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Volvo 264 GL (1974) – Durchsichtszeichnung

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Summary

Compared to the Volvo four-cylinder model 244, the 264 could be given more power with a six-cylinder engine developed in collaboration with Renault-Peugeot. As usual, it was available as a DL with standard equipment or as a GL with luxury equipment, the two versions differing externally by the grille front. This test report from 1975 explains whether it was worth buying the new model.

This article contains the following chapters

Plus points
Minus points
Maneuverability
Comfort inside
The V6
Technical data & measured values

Estimated reading time: 9min

Preview (beginning of the article)

Our test of the new Volvo four-cylinder models 244 DL/GL with 97/123 hp appeared in mot 23/74. Now it's the turn of the V-six-cylinder 264 DL and GL, which has now gone on sale in Germany. Brief characteristics: 2.7 liter/140 hp, four-door body like the 244, but with an imposing grille front between large rectangular headlights, power steering as standard. DL: standard equipment, four gears, base price DM 20,850. GL: Luxury equipment, five gears, base price DM 24,840 with steel crank roof as standard. Both are optionally available with automatic transmission for an additional DM 950. Safety is the most important Volvo slogan: the occupant cell with its energy-absorbing support frame and crumple zone luggage compartment, under which two strong arms of the floor frame lead to the impact absorbers in which the rear bumper is mounted, remained unchanged. At the front, the support frame for the suspension struts (previously double wishbones) and the front impact absorbers have been redesigned. Inner sheet metal parts have an energy-dissipating effect, while the outer sheet metal is designed to give way - you should not be disappointed if, for example, the sheet metal on the front wheel arches gives way under hand pressure. The wheels have been reduced in size from 15 to 14 inches, the track is significantly wider, especially at the rear, the bearings of the rear trailing arms have been moved apart and a rear anti-roll bar has been added. Wider tires (175 instead of 165, on the GL: 185/70) result in better road holding and more balanced suspension characteristics. No special tire recommendation necessary; with 185/70 Kléber (also on the GL test car) is considered particularly favorable, although it is not quiet when running.

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