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THE HISTORY OF VOLVO CARS Volvo 245 [ P1800ES | 242 | 244 | 245 | 262 | 262C | 264 | 265 | 66 | 343 | 345 ] In August 1974, Volvo presented a new generation of cars called the 240 and 260 Series. These new models had been developed from the 140 series and were very similar to their predecessors. The changes included a new front, large bumpers and a developed chassis, featuring a front-wheel suspension system of the McPherson type. In connection with the introduction of the 240 family, a new 4-cylinder engine series with an overhead camshaft was also presented. The previous 4-cylinder was still used during a transitional period. Like the Volvo 244, the 245 could also be specified for a short period with a V6 engine. The market's first 6-cylinder diesel in a passenger car made its appearance in the autumn of 1978 - in the Volvo 240. This was a successful alternative on certain markets where fuel diesel plays an important role. The new Volvo car family had been developed with rigorous safety requirements. They were, in fact, so rigorous that the car was used as the standard car for safety developments by the authorities in the USA. However, the Volvo 245 also set the standard when it came to performance. When the turbocharged version of the 245 was presented in 1981, it was one of the world's fastest estates. On two occasions, the car was given a facelift, for the 1981 and 1986 model years. Towards the end of its life, the 245 experienced something of a renaissance. A version called the Polar became something of a cult car in Italy. Technical facts: Prod. years: 1974-93 Prod. volume: 959,151 Body style: 5-door estate Engine: 4-cylinder, in-line OHV, 4-cylinder, in-line OHC, 4-cylinder, in-line OHC with turbocharging. V6 OHC and 6-cylinder, in-line OHC diesel. Transmission: 4-speed manual, 4-speed manual with electrical overdrive, 5-speed manual or 3-speed or 4-speed automatic. Brakes: Hydraulic, disc brakes on all four wheels. Dimensions: Overall length 490 cm/198", wheelbase 264 cm/104". 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(March 2008) Volvo 200 Manufacturer Volvo Cars Production Europe: 1974–1993 Malaysia: 1984-1996 Assembly Torslanda, Sweden Halifax , Canada ( Volvo Halifax Assembly ) Ghent , Belgium Melbourne , Australia Torino , Italy (262C) Shah Alam , Malaysia ( SMA ) Predecessor Volvo 140 Volvo 164 Successor Intended: Volvo 700 series Actual: Volvo 850 Class Executive car Body style(s) 2-door coupé 4-door sedan 5-door estate Layout FR layout Engine(s) 1,784 cc B17 SOHC I4 1,986 cc B19/B200 SOHC I4 1,986 cc B20 OHV I4 2,127 cc B21 SOHC I4 2,316 cc B23/B230 SOHC I4 2,664 cc B27 (PRV) SOHC V6 2,849 cc B28/B280 (PRV) SOHC V6 1,986 cc D20 SOHC I5 diesel 2,383 cc D24 SOHC I6 diesel Transmission(s) 4-speed manual 4-speed manual with electrical overdrive M46 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic BW35 /BW55 4-speed automatic AW70/AW71 Wheelbase 104.3 in (2649 mm) Length Sedan: 189.9 in (4823 mm) Wagon: 190.7 in (4844 mm) Width Pre-1987 Sedan: 67.7 in (1720 mm) 1988-1993 Sedan: 67.3 in (1709 mm) Height Sedan: 56.3 in (1430 mm) Pre-1990 Wagon: 57.1 in (1450 mm) 1991-93 Wagon: 57.5 in (1461 mm) Curb weight Curb weight, 1986-1991 Wagon 3132 lb (1421 kg) Sedan 3022 lb (1371 kg) Designer Jan Wilsgaard The Volvo 200 series is a range of large family cars ( mid-size cars in the USA ), produced by Volvo from 1974 to 1993, with more than 2.8 million units sold worldwide [ 1 ] . The 200 series was essentially an updated version of the 140 ; both were designed by Jan Wilsgaard . It shared the same body, but included a number of mechanical improvements. The 200 replaced the 140 and the 140-based 164 , and overlapped production of the Volvo 700 series introduced in 1982. As the 240 remained popular, only the 260 was displaced by the 700 series — which Volvo marketed alongside the 240 for another decade. The 700 series was replaced a year before the 240 was discontinued. The Volvo 240 was Volvo's best-selling car from 1975 until 1982. [ citation needed ] During those years in European markets, its companion was initially the smaller Volvo 66 , then its replacement, the 300 series . Production ended on May 14, 1993 Contents 1 History 2 Engines 2.1 6-cylinder PRV 2.1.1 Diesel VW 3 Badges 3.1 Nomenclature 3.1.1 Trim levels 3.1.2 Special trim levels 3.1.3 Engine type 4 200 Series specifications 5 Market differences 5.1 European/Australian market 5.2 North American market 5.3 North American market headlamp summary: model years 1975-1993 [9] 6 Special editions 6.1 Anniversary special editions 7 Popularity in Sweden 8 Concept models 9 240 in motorsport 10 References [ edit ] History The Volvo 240 and 260 Series was introduced in the autumn of 1974, and was initially available as six variations of the 240 Series ( 242L, 242DL, 244DL, 244GL, 245L and 245DL ) and two variations of the 260 Series ( 264DL and 264GL ). The 200 looked much like the earlier 140 and 164 Series, for they shared the same body shell and were largely the same from the cowl rearward. However, the 200 incorporated many of the features and design elements tried in the Volvo VESC ESV in 1972, which was a prototype experiment in car safety. The overall safety of the driver and passengers in the event of a crash was greatly improved with very large front and rear end crumple zones . The 200 Series had MacPherson strut type front suspension, which increased room around the engine bay, while the rear suspension was a modified version of that fitted to the 140 Series . The steering was greatly improved with the installation of rack-and-pinion steering , with power steering fitted as standard to the 244GL, 264DL and 264GL, and there were some modifications made to the braking system. [ citation needed ] American-spec 1979-'80 242GT with European-spec park and turn signal lamp lenses. The main changes were made to the engine. The 1974 240 series retained the B20A 4-cylinder engine from the 140 Series in certain markets, with the new B21A engine available as an option on the 240 DL models. The new B21 engine was a 2127cc, 4-cylinder unit, which had a cast iron block, a five-bearing crankshaft, and a belt-driven overhead camshaft. This engine produced 97 bhp (72 kW) for the B21A carburettor 242DL, 244DL and 245DL, and 123 bhp (92 kW) for the B21E fuel-injected 244GL. All 240s were fuel injected in the US market; the carbureted B20 and B21 engines were not available due to emissions regulations . The 264 models had a completely new V6 B27E engine called the Douvrin engine [ 2 ] [ 3 ] . This engine was developed jointly by Peugeot , Renault and Volvo , and is therefore generally known as the " PRV engine ". The B27E engine had a displacement of 2664 cc, an aluminium alloy block, and wet cylinder liners . This engine produced 140 bhp (100 kW) for both the 264DL and 264GL. All models were available with a choice of 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic transmission . Overdrive was also optional on the manual 244GL, while a 5-speed manual gearbox was optional on the 264GL and 265GL [ 3 ] . The front end of the car was also completely restyled – that being the most obvious change of which made the 200 Series distinguishable from the earlier 140 and 160 Series. Other than all the changes mentioned above, the 200 Series was almost identical to the 140 and 160 Series from the bulkhead to the very rear end. The dashboard was derived from the safety fascia introduced for the 1972 140-series - but was changed again in 1980 with the instrument pod made considerably larger and the radio repositioned near the top of the dashboard. Canadian-spec 1980-1982 240DL In the autumn of 1975 (for the 1976 model year in America), the 265 DL estate became available alongside the existing range, and this was the first production Volvo estate to be powered by a six-cylinder engine. Around this time, the existing 200 Series underwent some technical changes. The B20A engine was dropped from certain markets, though it remained available in other markets until 1977. Its replacement, the B21A engine, received a new camshaft which increased the output from 93 to 100 bhp (75 kW). The two-door 262 DL and GL sedans, the 264DL saloon (sedan) and the new 265DL estate (station wagon) were offered outside North America with the new V6 B27A engine. This engine was almost identical to the fuel-injected V6 B27E engine except it had an SU carburettor instead of fuel injection, and therefore it produced a lower output of 125 bhp (93 kW). The choice of gearbox was also greatly improved, with overdrive now available as an option in all manual models except the base-model 242L and 245L. As before, the 3-speed automatic was optional in every model. The first models to reach the US market were 1975 models equipped with the old pushrod B20F engine, with the new OHC B21F motor making its way to America for the 1976 model year. A fuel-injected variant of the V6, the B27F, was introduced to the US in the 1976 260 series. The US and Canadian 200-series ranges were not identical; the B21A carbureted engine was never available in the US, but was the base engine in Canada from 1977 through 1984. 1975-76 Canadian models were identical to their US counterparts. Beginning in 1985, Canadian models received the US model engines, usually in 49-state form, except for the Turbo, which only had California emission controls. Incremental improvements were made almost every year of the production run. One of the major improvements was the introduction of the oxygen sensor in 1976 (1977 models), which Volvo called Lambda Sond and developed in conjunction with Bosch . It added a feedback loop to the K-Jetronic fuel injection system already in use, which allowed fine-tuning of the air and fuel mixture and therefore produced superior emissions, drivability and fuel economy. Volvo 240 wagon About one-third of all 240s sold were station wagons , which featured very large cargo space of 76 cubic feet (2.2 m 3 ) [ 4 ] . They could be outfitted with a rear-facing foldable jumpseat in the passenger area, making the wagon a seven-passenger vehicle. The jumpseat came with three-point seat belts, and wagons were designed to have a reinforced floor section, protecting the occupants of the jumpseat in the event of a rear-end collision. Both the 200 series and the 700 series became a Status Symbol worldwide. The last 200 produced was a blue station wagon built to the Italian specification and named the "Polar Italia", currently displayed at the Volvo World Museum. [ edit ] Engines B21A (single carburetor ) engine in a 240 The 200 series was offered with three families of engines. Most 240s were equipped with Volvo's own red block , four-cylinder engines. Both overhead valve and overhead cam versions of the red block engines were installed in 240s. V6 engines were also available. Known as the PRV family, they were developed in a three-way partnership among Volvo, Peugeot and Renault , 240 diesel models are powered by diesel engines purchased from Volkswagen . [ edit ] 6-cylinder PRV The B27 was a 90-degree V6 produced by Peugeot , Renault , and Volvo in collaboration and is often referred to as the " PRV ." This engine was unusual at the time, being composed of many small parts in a modular design (as opposed to a monolithic engine block and head). Volvo increased the displacement to 2.8 litres in 1980 with the introduction of the B28E and B28F engines, which were prone to top-end oiling troubles and premature camshaft wear. Nevertheless, Volvo continued to use the B28 V6 in their new 760 model. DeLorean Motor Company went on to use the PRV B28F in their DMC-12 vehicle, and a 3 litre version was used in the 1987-1992 Eagle Premier , Dodge Monaco , and Renault 21 . The updated B280 engine used in the final years of the 760 and 780 models did not suffer from the same premature camshaft wear as the earlier PRV engines. [ edit ] Diesel VW In 1979 Volvo introduced a diesel engine that was purchased from Volkswagen, similar in design to that used in diesel Volkswagen and Audi vehicles at the time. These engines were all liquid-cooled pre-combustion chamber diesel engines with non-sleeved iron blocks and aluminum heads. A Bosch mechanical injection system was used that required constant electrical input so that the fuel supply could be cut off when the ignition key was removed. A 2.4 litre inline 6 (the D24 ) and a 2.0 litre inline 5 (the D20) were available, producing 82 bhp (61 kW) and 69 bhp (51 kW) respectively. A turbocharged diesel was never sold in the 200 series Volvo. [ edit ] Badges [ edit ] Nomenclature The 200-series cars were identified initially by badges on their trunk lid or rear hatch in a manner similar to the system used for previous models. 1974-1982: three digits (in the format 2XY , where X usually represented the number of cylinders and Y represented the doors: 2 for coupés, 4 for sedans, 5 for station wagons) followed by trim level letters. 1983-1993: 240 (or 260 until 1985) followed by trim level letters (third digit no longer reflected body style, although it is reflected in the engine compartment label, as well as on the label in the trunk on sedans or under the main cargo compartment storage lid on wagons.) Special models (e.g. Polar and Torslanda) sometimes omitted the "240". American-market 1992 240 sedan For the American market: 1975-1979: trim level letters preceded by three digits (in the format 2XY , where X usually represented the number of cylinders and Y represented the doors: 2 for coupés, 4 for sedans, 5 for station wagons) 1980-1985: trim level letters. Note: A small number of 4-cylinder 260 s were produced, namely the 1980-1981 GL sedan, which could either be a 240 or a 260. Additionally, diesel 240 s exist, despite having 6-cylinder engines. 1986-1993: 240 followed by trim level letters (third digit no longer reflected body style), although it is reflected in the engine compartment label, as well as on the label in the trunk on sedans or under the main cargo compartment storage lid on wagons. [ edit ] Trim levels Throughout the 200-series' production, different levels of luxury were available for purchase. The specific trim level designations ranged from L, being the least expensive, to GLT, indicating a sporty premium offering. The actual equipment and availability of a particular trim level varied depending on the market. The letters normally appeared on the trunk lid or rear hatch of the car (except for during MY1983) had originally represented the following, although by the 1980's the letter codes had officially lost any underlying meaning: [ 5 ] L (Luxe) DL (de Luxe) [ 6 ] GL (Grand Luxe) [ 6 ] GLE (Grand Luxe Executive) [ 5 ] GLT (Grand Luxe Touring) [ 7 ] GT Turbo (Replaced the GT offering in 1981, with GLT trim) (For example, a 1979 GT 200-series Volvo would be badged a 242 GT , meaning it is a 240-series car with two doors, and GT trim.) The '4' and '6' codes soon lost their original meaning as signifying the number of cylinders with the introduction of B17-engined four-cylinder Volvo 260s for export to Greece and Israel in the late 70s. There was also a six-cylinder 240 GLT in some markets, as well as six and five-cylinder diesels labelled '240'. The second digit now only denoted how luxurious the car was. By June 1982, with the introduction of the model year 1983 Volvos, the third digit too lost its meaning and the 242/244/245 became simply the 240. [ 8 ] [ edit ] Special trim levels Several trim levels were special offerings only available during certain years or for unique body styles: Transfer (lengthened version of wagon; contained extra seats) Polar (1992) GTX Super Polar SE: Special Equipment (1991) Classic (1992; very similar to Limited, but not numbered edition with brass plaquete instead of the numbering) Limited (1993; last 1600 200-series Volvos produced for North American market) [ edit ] Engine type Sometimes, the engine type of a car was also designated by badging. In some instances, these badges were omitted, replaced trim level badges, or even used in combination with them: Turbo (was its own trim level - 1981-82 models also had GLT Turbo models) Diesel (like the Turbo, was its own trim level - had most GL features, but some omissions) Injection (Indicating fuel injection in certain Asian markets) Katalysator (Indicating a catalytic converter in Scandinavia and the German market) [ edit ] 200 Series specifications Produced 1974–93 Production volume: 2,862,053 Body style: 4-door sedan (1974–1993), 2-door sedan (1975–1984), 5-door station wagon (1975–1993), 3-door ambulance , 3-door hearse Engines: See the engine section for more detail. Engine configurations included: B20 4-cylinder inline OHV B17, B19, B21, B23, B200, B230 4-cylinder inline OHC B21ET, B21FT 4-cylinder inline OHC turbo sometimes intercooled B27, B28 V6 OHC 5-cylinder inline OHC diesel D24 6-cylinder inline OHC diesel Transmissions: Volvo offered various transmissions depending on the year/model/market/engine combinations including the: M40 (4-speed manual, 1975 only) M41 (4-speed manual with electrical overdrive, 1975 only, coupe and sedan only) M45 (4-speed manual) M46 (4-speed manual with electrical overdrive) M47 (5-speed manual) BW35 , BW55 or AW55 (3-speed automatic) AW70 or AW71 (4-speed automatic) Brakes: Hydraulic, disc brakes on all four wheels. Front: four opposed piston calipers with either solid or (later) vented rotors Rear: twin piston calipers utilizing solid rotors and integral parking brake drums. Triangulated braking circuits on non-ABS cars with both front calipers and one rear caliper per circuit. ABS cars used normal diagonal split braking system. Standard safety features Driver airbag (from 1990 - US only; optional 1990-91 Cdn models, standard 1992-93 Cdn) Anti-lock braking system (ABS) (from 1991) Dimensions: Wheelbase: 264 cm/104 in Length (Europe): 1975–1980: 490 cm/193 in 1981–1993: 479 cm/189 in Length (US/Canada): 1975-1982: 490 cm/192.5 in - 1975-1985 Cdn 240) 1983-1985 US: 479 cm/189.4 in 1986-1993 US/Cdn: 4?? cm/190.? in Weight: 2,840 lb (1,290 kg) (1989 US spec 240, fully fueled, no driver) [ edit ] Market differences [ edit ] European/Australian market European-spec 1975-1980 264GL European-spec 1981-82 245GL (Scandinavia: 1981-84) Glass-lens headlamps compliant with international ECE headlighting standards , 1975–1993 Fender-mounted side turn signal repeaters introduced various years in different European markets per local regulations; worldwide except North America starting in 1984. Australia starting in 1989. Daytime running lamps implemented by a second, bright filament in the parking lamp bulbs, introduced mid-1970s in Scandinavia and the UK, and in other markets outside North America in the early 1980s. Aspheric sideview mirrors Diesel engine available (except Australia) from 1980 to 1993. Australian models were badged Deluxe, not DL, for entry-level 240s between 1977 and 1978. [ edit ] North American market 1985 245 with American -market 1976-1980 quad round sealed beam headlamp configuration Exterior lighting system compliant with US Federal standards Sealed-beam headlamps 1975-85 Speedometer in miles per hour with inner scale in kilometres per hour; odometer in miles (US market) Plastic-lens replaceable-bulb headlamps 1986-93 Headlamp wipers not available; wiper shaft hole below headlamps blanked with rubber plug Front and rear side markers and reflectors incorporated into front parking and rear tail lights Rear fog lamps added in the 1985 model year Daytime Running Lights , using low beams and taillamps introduced in 1990 in Canada Diesel engine discontinued in 1984, but sold in 1985 model year with a 1984 VIN and 1985 specs. Turbo model discontinued early 1985. [ edit ] North American market headlamp summary: model years 1975-1993 [ 9 ] Model Year 242 244/245 262/264/265 1975 Twin round 7" Twin round 7" N/A 1976-77 Twin round 7" Twin round 7" Quad round 5.75" 1978-79 Twin round 7" Quad round 5.75" Quad rectangular 6.5" x 4.5" 1980 Twin round 7" GL, GLE: Quad rectangular 6.5" x 4.5" Quad rectangular 6.5" x 4.5" 1981-82 Quad rectangular 6.5" x 4.5" (high beams halogen) Quad rectangular 6.5" x 4.5" (high beams halogen) Quad rectangular 6.5" x 4.5" (high beams halogen) 1983-84 Quad rectangular 6.5" x 4.5" (all-halogen) Quad rectangular 6.5" x 4.5" (all-halogen) N/A 1985 N/A Quad rectangular 6.5" x 4.5" (all-halogen) N/A 1986-93 N/A Replaceable-bulb halogen, one-piece composite cover N/A [ edit ] Special editions 244 DLS (1977–78): Export model to the former German Democratic Republic with 264 grille. Total amount exported approx. 1000. A Volvo 264TE to the left of a ZiL-111 with Edward Gierek and Erich Honecker as standing passengers in Frankfurt (Oder) in May 1977. 264 Top Executive (1975–81): A limousine version of the 264; many now reside in Germany as they were exported to the former German Democratic Republic for use by the government (which would neither use the small Trabant or Wartburg models nor import "Western" autos like BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes ). As a result, the population called Wandlitz , the preferred home town of politicians, Volvograd . 262C/Coupé by Bertone (1978–81): This had custom body work and interior from Bertone. The exterior coachbuilding of these two-door saloons consisted of a chopped roof and a more raked windscreen. The 1980 & 1981 models were badged Coupé instead of 262C. These cars were further characterised by additional Bertone badges on the front wings. Mostly built in left hand drive form, right hand drive vehicles are very rare. 245 T (Transfer) (1977-early 1980s): An un-proportionately styled extended wheelbase station wagon designed to have additional rows of seats for use as taxi or rural school bus 242 GTX (Early 1980s) : A special model released in Sweden. Featured U.S quad sealed beam headlamps, turbo rims, and other minor cosmetic trim (mainly USA spec). Powered by a special 16 valve, dual carburetor engine, it developed 170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp) at 7500 rpm and was coupled with an M46 Manual transmission. 242 GT (1978–80): Sport model with race suspension and a high-compression engine. All US models were Mystic Silver Metallic with black and red racing stripes going from the hood to the side to the trunk. Special black corduroy interior with red stripes. Canadian models were available in black with red pinstripes along the side of the car, in addition to the US model silver. GLT-Turbo (1981–85): Replaced the GT as the sporty model, equipped with a turbocharged engine, with an intercooler from mid-84. 2-door model available 1981-1984; sedans available late 1981-early 1985 and wagons available 1982-early 1985. Came with new black trimming as opposed to the popular chrome trimming found on the GLs (Grill, door trim, door handles, tail light sills & lense dividers). All came factory stock with 15" Virgo alloy wheels. GLT (1981–82): Standing for "Grand Luxe Touring," these models shared the uprated suspension, blacked-out exterior trim, and 15" Virgo alloy wheels of the GLT-Turbo model, but with a naturally aspirated powertrain. 244/240 GLE (1981–85) Australian market: Due to the prioblem of fitting a turbocharger to a RHD vehicle the Turbo model was rebadged a GLE and retained all the backed-out trim and high-end interior fittings of the turbo models but were equipped with the B23E then B230E engines most frequently mated to the BW55 until 1983 then trh AW71 for 1984-1985. 242 Group A Homologated Turbo (1983): 500 models built to satisfy production requirements to qualify for Group-A sedan class racing in Europe; all were sold to Volvo of North America and approximately 30 were returned to Europe for racing; all of these cars had flat hoods not otherwise seen on North American 240s, as well as numerous and substantial performance and suspension upgrades ranging from larger radiators and intercoolers to water injection and large rear spoilers [ 10 ] 240 SE (1991): Special alloy wheels, all-black grille and trim. Roof rails on wagon model. 240 (Super) Polar (1991–1992): European markets only; commonly found in Italy . 240 Classic (1992–93): European markets from the 1992 model year. For the North American market, only 1,600 were produced in April and May 1993, half wagons and half sedans. European Classics have fully equipped interior with wood dash trim and "Classic" badges on hatch/decklid. In addition to the European equipment, the 1,600 North American Classics have body-matched painted grilles and side mirrors, special 14" alloy wheels, production-number plaque in dash, and special paint colors — ruby red or metallic dark teal green. 240 GL (1992): North American market. Slightly different than the early 1975-1989 GL model, more like the 1993 Classic and the 1991 SE model. Only available in 244 sedan bodystyle. 240 Torslanda (1993): Very few of these special models were made. They were made primarily for use in Sweden, as they were specially equipped for surviving snow and ice in freezing winters. These cars can be identified by Torslanda badging, tinted windows, plastic exterior trim (as opposed to chrome, which will rust in snowy conditions), multi-spoke 15" alloy wheels, and full-length body striping above the rocker panels. The interior featured only the bare minimum of extras with no electric mirrors, windows, cruise control, air conditioning nor leather upholstery. Because the freezing temperatures could cause luxurious accessories to break down more often than usual, the only features were heated front seats, power steering and the standard heating systems. The Torslanda was sold outside of Sweden as a limited run special edition to mark the rundown of 240 production. [ edit ] Anniversary special editions 244 DL Anniversary (1977): Volvo released this model to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. Based on the 244DL, the Anniversary Car was finished in Metallic silver with a black and gold band around the waistline. Around 50 were sold in ten different countries, taking the total number produced up to 500. 240 DL Jubileum (1987): Volvo released this model to celebrate its sixtieth anniversary. Like the fiftieth anniversary edition, it was based on the 240 DL series, only this time it was available as both a saloon and an estate. [ edit ] Popularity in Sweden This article may contain original research . Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding references . Statements consisting only of original research may be removed. More details may be available on the talk page . (September 2008) This section does not cite any references or sources . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (September 2008) In Sweden the 240 was popular as a service vehicle among many companies and government agencies. It was also popular as base for ambulances , hearses , limousines and as police cars . Many 240s were used by the former state owned monopolies such as the electric company Vattenfall , telecom company Televerket and the postal service Posten . Televerket had their vehicles ordered in a special orange paint. They also used the four speed M45 transmission well after it was discontinued on 240s offered to the public, and a Limited-slip differential . The latter option was also installed in 240s ordered by the Swedish armed forces . Posten had their cars in yellow and they were equipped with automatic transmission. On the contrary to normal vehicles in Sweden these were right-hand drive . Still 17 years after the production ended, the 240 is popular among various handymen such as carpenters and electricians . [ edit ] Concept models Volvo produced a prototype for a hatchback version, badged the Volvo 263 GL, but it was not chosen for mass production and is now on display in the Volvo World Museum in Gothenburg , Sweden. [ edit ] 240 in motorsport This section does not cite any references or sources . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (November 2010) 240 Turbo at the Nürburgring 1985 Despite its non-sporting image the Volvo 240 was a successful competitor in touring car racing in the 1980s. In 1983 Volvo produced an evolution version of the 240 Turbo with a larger turbocharger and other performance modifications. All of these special cars were reputedly exported to the United States. Most of them were subsequently stripped of their racing equipment and sold as standard road cars, which later led Volvo into difficulties with the sport's governing body, the FIA , which questioned whether the necessary 500 cars had in fact been built. Debate continues to this day among enthusiasts about how many of the special-edition cars were built and what happened to them. Nevertheless, the 240 Turbo proved a successful competitor. In Group A racing form, the 240 weighed less than 1,100 kg (2,425 lb), and its turbocharged 2.1-litre engine produced more than 350 bhp (261 kW; 355 PS). Although the 240 was a big car and lacked the agility of some of its competitors, it was fast in a straight line and it was very reliable. Volvo did not run the cars directly, instead engaging the services of established teams to prepare and manage them. The Eggenberger Motorsport team was the most successful of these. One of their cars, driven by Gianfranco Brancatelli and Thomas Lindstrom, won the 1985 European Touring Car Championship outright. Meanwhile, cars run by other teams, such as RAS Sport, competed in other championships around the world, with a fair degree of success. An Australian Dealer Team car driven by the New Zealander Robbie Francevic won the 1986 Australian Touring Car Championship and the Wellington 500 street race in New Zealand . The car also won the Guia Race in Macau consecutively in 1985 and 1986. Volvo withdrew from the sport at the end of the 1986 season, partly because of the controversy over its adherence to the rules, but also because the 240 had achieved what it set out to do. Volvo did not return to touring car racing until the early 1990s, with the 850 model. The 240 also enjoyed some success in other branches of motorsport. Although Volvo had pulled out of rallying in the early 1970s, the 240 Turbo did see action as a Group A rally car in the mid-1980s, but without works backing it met with only limited success. The normally-aspirated version remained eligible for international competition until 1996, and to this day the 240 remains a popular clubman's rally car in Scandinavia. Its popularity has in recent years been boosted with the establishment of the Volvo Original Cup, or VOC. This is a championship for amateur rally drivers using Volvo 240s, 740s and 940s. In the interests of cost control, only very limited modifications are allowed to the cars. The series attracts large numbers of competitors, attracted by its low cost and by the Volvo's rear-drive handling and reliability. Because it is cheap and robust, the 240 has also become very common in folkrace competitions. In the UK the 240 is popular for banger racing, due to its strength. The Volvo 240 is now a common choice alongside Ford Granadas and Jags for using at 2.0 litre + banger meetings.       Wikimedia Commons has media  related to (category): Volvo 200  or Volvo 240  or Volvo 262  or Volvo 264 [ edit ] References ^ "Volvo Car Production Statistics, Volvo Owners Club" . Volvoclub.org.uk. 2009-12-31 . http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/history/year_stats_search.php . Retrieved 2010-10-09 .   ^ "Volvo 240 Owners Manual and more" . Analogstereo.com . http://www.analogstereo.com/volvo_240_owners_manual.htm . Retrieved 2010-10-09 .   ^ a b "Volvo 200 Series" . Uniquecarsandparts.com.au . http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_volvo_200.htm . Retrieved 2010-10-09 .   ^ Levin, Doron P. (1991-11-04). "Rare Miscalculation by Honda" . New York Times . http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CE0DA1439F937A35752C1A967958260 . Retrieved 2010-10-09 .   ^ a b Lindh, Björn-Eric (1986). Volvo: The Cars - From the 20s to the 80s (2nd English ed.). Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden. p. 206. ISBN   91-86442-14-7 .   ^ a b Lindh, Volvo , p. 158 ^ Lindh, Volvo , p. 195 ^ Lindh, Volvo , pp. 198–199 ^ "Volvo 140/240 Changes.html" . Home.blarg.net . http://home.blarg.net/~volvo242gt/Volvo140.html . Retrieved 2009-07-17 .   ^ "1983 Volvo 242 Group-A Turbo" . Flathood.saliv8.com. 1985-09-01 . http://flathood.saliv8.com/history.php . 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Designer Number of doors 5 1974 Volvo 245 DL Estate dimensions & weight Wheelbase 2639 mm 103.9 in Track front 1430 mm 56.3 in rear 1351 mm 53.2 in Length 4897 mm 192.8 in Width 1707 mm 67.2 in Height 1461 mm 57.5 in Length:wheelbase ratio 1.86 Ground clearance Kerb weight 1394 kg 3073 lb Weight distribution (Front) Fuel capacity 60 litres 13.2 UK Gal 15.9 US Gal 1974 Volvo 245 DL Estate aerodynamics Drag coefficient Frontal area C x 1974 Volvo 245 DL Estate engine Bore × stroke 92.00 mm × 80.00 mm 3.62 in × 3.15 in Cylinders Inline 4 Displacement 2.1 litre 2127 cc (129.798 cu in ) Type SOHC Key: SOHC Single overhead camshaft DOHC Double overhead camshaft OHV Overhead valves TS Two stroke SV Side valves Sl Sleeve valves oise Overhead inlet side exhaust See more... 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total Construction Lubrication Compression ratio 9.30:1 Fuel system 1 St carb Maximum power DIN 108.5 PS (107 bhp ) (79.8 kW ) @ 5500 rpm Specific output DIN 50.3 bhp/litre 0.82 bhp/cu in Maximum torque DIN 170.0 Nm (125 ft·lb ) (17.3 kgm ) @ 2500 rpm bmep 1004.4 kPa (145.7 psi ) Specific torque DIN 79.92 Nm/litre Maximum rpm Manufacturer Volvo Code Main crankshaft bearings Coolant Water Bore/stroke ratio 1.15 Unitary capacity 531.75 cc per cylinder Aspiration Normal Compressor type N/A Intercooler None Catalytic converter N 1974 Volvo 245 DL Estate performance 0-50 mph (80 km/h ) 0-60 mph 0-100 km/h 0-100 mph 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph ) in top Standing ¼mile Standing km Top speed Fuel consumption CO 2 Emissions Carfolio Calculated CO 2 ? Power-to-weight 76.76 bhp/ton 1974 Volvo 245 DL Estate chassis Engine location Front Engine alignment Longitudinal Drive Rear wheel drive Steering rack & pinion Turns lock-to-lock Turning circle Suspension front I.MS.CS. rear LA.TA.CS. Key: I Independent LA Live axle dD de Dion axle W Wishbone DW Double wishbones CS Coil springs ARB Anti-roll bar LS Leaf springs SE Semi-elliptic leaf springs See more... Wheels front rear Tyres front rear Brakes F/R Di/Dr Key: Ve Ventilated Di Disc (Disk) Dr Drum S Servo-assisted ABS Anti-lock Braking System Brake ∅ front rear Braked area Transmission 4 speed manual Top gear ratio 1.00 Final drive ratio 3.73 1974 Volvo 245 DL Estate general data RAC rating 21.0 Number made Model code Model family Insurance classification No information available Tax band No information available 1974 Volvo 245 DL Estate added before December 1995. Last modified 2008-04-03. 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Assholes freakingmoparfreak 1 year ago 5 blakstadman 1 year ago 4 thats bad :( the old volvos can drive for ever! :P blakstadman 1 year ago 4 see all All Comments (211) Respond to this video... Sign In or Sign Up now to post a comment! Ugleskjegg 1 month ago change the plugs and put some gas in it, and you are good to go! Ugleskjegg 1 month ago Madrigale1973 2 months ago BASTARDS! Madrigale1973 2 months ago agmenra77 2 months ago thats stupid agmenra77 2 months ago GuRRaable 2 months ago one word! IDIOT! how can u destroy a wonderful volvo :( ? GuRRaable 2 months ago Pianoman7102 2 months ago Considering it's a 240, I bet it's still drivable. Just re-inflate the tires and it'll buff out. =) Pianoman7102 2 months ago mrford70 3 months ago hahahahahahahahhaahaha pice off shitt volvo mrford70 3 months ago SloptownRat 4 months ago The only way to kill a 240 i guess... 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