1956
Volvo Amazon (121)
The Volvo Amazon (internally the 121) became the first car in the world to fit three-point safety belts as standard equipment in 1959 — a safety innovation patented by Nils Bohlin and gifted to the industry by Volvo. Its clean, modern styling and robust construction made it a sales success in Europe and North America.
Sedan
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 1.6L OHV Inline-4 (B16A) |
| Displacement | 1,583 cc |
| Horsepower | 60 hp |
| Torque | 112 Nm |
| Transmission | 3-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 10.5 L/100km |
| Top Speed | 145 km/h |
| Length | 4,530 mm |
| Width | 1,696 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,120 kg |
| MSRP Range | $2,395 (1958 US) |