1983 Volvo LCP 2000

LCP 2000 stands for "Light Component Project 2000". Volvo researched different directions and in 1983 published its LCP 2000 project (Light Component Project 2000 - "Project for the use of light materials 2000"), within which several cars with different engines were created. They were tested with different types of fuel. Front-wheel drive cars were made primarily from lightweight materials such as aluminum, magnesium, and various types of plastics. Various turbocharged diesel engines were used as power plants, although one was designed to run on rapeseed oil. Suspension, steering, brakes, and electrical systems were made most modern.

Engine & performance:

• Type: Volvo/Ricardo, 3-cylinder, turbo-diesel | Elko, 3-cylinder, turbo-diesel | Volvo/Renault, 4-cylinder

• Capacity: 1269 cc | 1387 cc | 1397 cc

• Power: 53 hp @ 4300 rpm | 88 hp @ 4500 rpm | 70 hp @ 5500 rpm

• Torque: 94 Nm @ 3400 rpm | 165 Nm @ 3000 rpm | 108 Nm @ 2500 rpm

• Top speed: 185 km/h (Elko)

Dimensions:

• Length: 3980 mm

• Width: 1650 mm

• Height: 1300 mm

• Wheelbase: 2540 mm

Source: Sergey Pribytkov - www.carseller.ru

Images: Volvo Car Corporation.