1947
Volvo PV444
The PV444 was a pivotal model for Volvo — the first car designed entirely in-house with a proper integral steel body. Its American-inspired styling, seatbelts as standard (years before legislation), and exceptional build quality established the core Volvo values of safety and durability that persist today.
Compact Sedan
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 1.4L OHV Inline-4 (B4B) |
| Displacement | 1,414 cc |
| Horsepower | 40 hp |
| Torque | 90 Nm |
| Transmission | 3-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 130 km/h |
| Length | 4,225 mm |
| Width | 1,585 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,070 kg |
| MSRP Range | 5,550 SEK (1947 Sweden) |