The 262C was designed at Volvo in Sweden, but it was produced by Turin coachbuilder Bertone in Italy. In its day it was criticised for its somewhat squashed appearance but there’s no doubt it was something a little bit different from the standard Volvo. However it is still very obviously a Volvo product. During its production run from 1977 to 1981 just 6622 coupes were built.
Until 1980 they were fitted with the 2664cc B27E engine but the last 912 had the bigger and more powerful B28E unit. That production run was one reason why Bertone was given the job of building the coupe. It was so small scale the main Volvo plant was not geared up for it.
But the 262C was produced and marketed as an exclusive luxury car, a top of the range vehicle with a little bit of sporty appeal to the rugged body shape which was first produced in 1974.
This Volvo 262C Bertone was delivered new in Australia in 1980
Output: 104 kW (Sweden and Australia) The book also states that in other countries the B27E has a power rating of 109kW.
As far as I can ascertain the difference is in valve clearances otherwise the specs are all as per Sweden and Aus.
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