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This B18 was a straight-four automobile engine produced by Volvo Cars from 1961 through 1968. The five-bearing, cam-in-block engine, had overhead valves operated by pushrods (OHV). The B18 is quite different in design from its predecessor, the three-bearing B16. A larger 2-litre version called the B20 appeared in 1969. These engines are reputed to be very durable. The world's highest mileage car,〔(Guinness world records online ), retrieved 7 September 2008〕 a 1966 Volvo P1800, has run all its more than on its original B18 engine.〔(Autoblog.com ), retrieved 7 September 2008〕〔(Hemmings.com ), retrieved 7 September 2008〕 Despite their OHV pushrod design, the engines can rev to 6,500 rpm. ==B18== The B18 displaced 1.8 L (1778 cc/108 in³) OHV engine and was used in the Volvo PV544, P210 Duett, 120 (Amazon), P1800 and 140 series. The B18 could also be found in the L-3314 and the Bandvagn 202 military vehicles. It was fitted to many Volvo Penta sterndrive marine propulsion systems.It was fitted too in the FACEL-VEGA Facel III. There are four variations of this engine: * B18A: ''single carburetor version - 75 HP SAE'' * B18D: ''dual SU carburetor version - 90 and 95 HP SAE'' * B18B: ''dual carburetor version - 100 and 115 HP SAE with a higher compression ratio, fitted variously with dual SU or Zenith/Stromberg sidedraft carburetors'' * B18C: ''single carburetor version - 40 HP SAE with a lower compression ratio and 2500 RPM mechanical regulator, fitted in the gasoline powered versions of the Volvo BM 320 tractor'' 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Volvo B18 engine」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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