Volvo Philip

The Volvo Philip was a concept car that was built 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.