Volvo Viking

The Volvo Viking was a truck produced by Swedish automaker Volvo between 1953 and 1973.

Volvo Viking
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo
Also calledVolvo L385 - 485
Production1953 - 1973,
approx. 93,000 produced[1]
Body and chassis
ClassMedium/heavy duty truck
Powertrain
EngineVolvo ohv I6 diesel engine
Dimensions
Curb weight10,000 kg (22,046.2 lb) - 22,000 kg (48,501.7 lb) (gross weight)[1]
Chronology
PredecessorVolvo L245
SuccessorVolvo N7


Volvo Viking

Volvo introduced the L385 Viking in 1953. The truck had a payload capacity of up to 8 tonnes for the heaviest trailing axle versions. The Viking truck was very similar to the larger Titan model. For the first model years the Viking used the VDC motor from its predecessor L245, but it was soon replaced by the updated D67 engine.[2]

1959 saw the introduction of the refined L485 Viking, including a stronger chassis.[2] From 1961, the truck was available with a turbodiesel. In 1964 Volvo introduced the forward control L4851 Viking Tiptop with a tilting cab.

Volvo N86
1968 Volvo N86

When Volvo introduced its "System 8" in 1965 the truck's name was changed to N86. Beneath the Viking cab Volvo conducted extensive changes including a new engine, a fully synchronized eight-speed gear box and a general updating of most components.[3]

Engines
ModelYearEngine[1]DisplacementPowerType
L3851953-54Volvo VDC: I6 ohv6,126 cc (373.8 cu in)100 bhp (75 kW)Diesel engine
L385-4851955-65Volvo D67: I6 ohv6,724 cc (410.3 cu in)125 bhp (93 kW)Diesel engine
L4851961-65Volvo TD67: I6 ohv6,724 cc (410.3 cu in)150 bhp (112 kW)Turbodiesel
N861965-73Volvo D70: I6 ohv6,724 cc (410.3 cu in)150 bhp (112 kW)Diesel engine
N861965-73Volvo TD70: I6 ohv6,724 cc (410.3 cu in)210 bhp (157 kW)Turbodiesel
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References
  1. Olsson, Christer (1987). Volvo - Lastbilarna igår och idag. Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB. ISBN 91-86442-76-7.
  2. Volvo Trucks Global - L38/48
  3. Volvo Trucks Global - N86
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