LCP 2000 (Light Component Project)1983

The LCP 2000 project comprised several cars with different engine options for testing different types of fuel. The LCP was built largely from lightweight materials, such as aluminium, magnesium and plastics. The engines were turbocharged diesels, although one of the types was designed to burn other fuels, such as rapeseed oil. The body suspension, wheel suspension, steering system, brakes and electrical system boasted many state-of-the-art features and the cars were front wheel-driven.

source: Volvo

The Light Component Prototype 2000 project comprised several cars with different engine options for testing different types of fuel. The LCP was built mainly from lightweight materials, such as aluminium, magnesium and plastics. The engines were Turbocharged diesels, although one of the types was designed to burn other fuels, such as rapeseed oil. The body suspension, wheel suspension, steering system, brakes and electrical system boasted many state-of-the-art features and the cars were front-wheel driven. 

source: Volvo

Engine & performance:

Type: Volvo/Ricardo, 3-cylinder, turbo-diesel | Elko, 3-cylinder, turbo-diesel | Volvo/Renault, 4-cylinder

Capacity: 1269 cc | 1387 cc | 1397 cc

Power: 53 hp @ 4300 rpm | 88 hp @ 4500 rpm | 70 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque: 94 Nm @ 3400 rpm | 165 Nm @ 3000 rpm | 108 Nm @ 2500 rpm

Top speed: 185 km/h (Elko)

Dimensions:

Length: 3980 mm

Width: 1650 mm

Height: 1300 mm

Wheelbase: 2540 mm