Volvo Philip

The Volvo Philip was a concept car built, which was by Volvo in 1952. It was designed, especially, for the market of the United States, so it was fitted with one prototype V8 engine, called the B8B, producing 120 hp (89 kW) at 4000 rpm, and was fitted with whitewall tires, and one hint of tailfins.

Volvo Philip
Volvo Philip, at the Volvo Museum. (April 2014)
Overview
Manufacturer	Volvo Cars
Production	1952
Designer	Jan Wilsgaard
Body and chassis
Body style	4 door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	3.6L B8B V8

The design was inspired by cars of the United States, and was similar to the 1951 Kaiser. The designer was Jan Wilsgaard, who also designed the Volvo Amazon. However, it was cancelled by the board, and never reached production, and only one car was made. That car was used for several years, by the board at Bolinder-Munktell in Eskilstuna, and is now preserved at the Volvo Museum, in Gothenburg.

This vehicle was hand built, under extreme secrecy, and was subjected to thorough testing. However, the V8 engine entered production in 1956, and was used for the truck, the Volvo Snabbe, as well as for boats. It was known for being strong and reliable, but also for the high fuel consumption. Production of the engine ended by 1973.