Volvo Sharpnose

The Volvo LV101-112, or the Sharpnose was a light truck produced by Swedish automaker Volvo between 1938 and 1950.

Volvo Sharpnose
Overview
Manufacturer	Volvo Trucks
Also called	Volvo LV101 – 112 Volvo L201 – 202
Production	1938–1950 approx. 6,300 produced[1]
Body and chassis
Class	Light truck
Related	Volvo PV800 Series
Powertrain
Engine	3.7L EC I6 (1938–1946) 3.7L ED I6 (1947–1950)
Transmission	4-speed non-syncro manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3.1–4.1 m (122.0–161.4 in)[1]
Curb weight	2,800–5,000 kg (6,172.9–11,023.1 lb) (gross weight)[1]
Chronology
Predecessor	Volvo LV76-series
Successor	Volvo L340

History

In 1938 Volvo presented its light LV101-series truck, affectionately known as the "Sharpnose". At the same time Volvo introduced the taxicab PV800. The two models series shared many parts, including the engine, radiator cover and bonnet. The smallest model LV101 was mechanically almost identical to the taxicab, while the larger LV102 was a "genuine" truck.^[2]

In 1940 the program was supplemented with the heavier LV110/111/112, built on three different wheelbases.^[3]

After the Second World War Volvo updated the truck series with the stronger ED engine, renaming it L201/202.

Engines

Model	Year	Engine[1]	Displacement	Power	Type
LV101-112	1938–46	Volvo EC: I6 sv	3,670 cc (224 cu in)	86 bhp (64 kW)	Petrol engine
LV101-112	1940–45	Volvo ECG: I6 sv	3,670 cc (224 cu in)	50 bhp (37 kW)	Wood gas conversion
L201-202	1947–50	Volvo ED: I6 sv	3,670 cc (224 cu in)	90 bhp (67 kW)	Petrol engine

Gallery

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  1939 Volvo LV103
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  1941 Volvo LV111 fire engine