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Volvo 700 & 900 Series From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding reliable references . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (August 2007)  It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ( Discuss ) Volvo 700 & 900 Manufacturer Volvo Cars Production 1982–1998 produced 1,430,000 Predecessor Volvo 200 series (which continued) Successor Volvo 850 Volvo S80 Class Mid-size luxury car Executive car Layout FR layout The Volvo 700 and 900 series are two ranges of mid-size car manufactured by Volvo Cars in the 1980s and 1990s. The 700 series was introduced in 1982, followed in 1990 by the 900 series. The 700, designed by Jan Wilsgaard , was originally to have been a replacement for the 200 series , but production of that model continued. The most visible differences between the 700 and the 900 series were the more rounded corners on the body of the latter, and a somewhat better-appointed interior. The 960 was substantially revised for the 1995 model year, improving the handling. The range was first augmented and finally supplanted by the Volvo 850 in 1993, with the last of the 900s being sold in 1998. Some 900 series were built as chassis for ambulances and hearses after the main production run had been completed. This series, ending with the 940, S90 and V90 were the last of the rear wheel drive cars from Volvo. Contents 1 Volvo 760 2 Volvo 740 3 Volvo 780 4 Volvo 940 5 Volvo 960/S90/V90 6 Specifications 6.1 Models 6.2 Engines 6.3 Transmissions 6.4 Suspension and axle 6.5 SE models 7 Notes 8 External links [ edit ] Volvo 760 Volvo 760 Production 1982–1990 Assembly Kalmar , Sweden Ghent , Belgium Body style(s) 4-door saloon 5-door estate Engine(s) 2.3 L B23ET 173 hp (129 kW) turbo I4 2.3 L B230ET 182 hp (136 kW) turbo I4 2.3 L B230FT 156/165 hp turbo I4 2.8 L B28E 156 hp V6 2.8 L B280E 170 hp V6 2.8 L B280F 147 hp V6 2.4 L D24TIC 115 hp (86 kW) turbodiesel I6 Transmission(s) AW71 automatic (4-speed) AW72L automatic (4-speed, lockup torque converter) ZF4HP22 automatic (4-speed, lockup torque converter) Wheelbase 2,770 mm (109 in) Length 1982-87: 4,800 mm (190 in) 1988-1990: 188.4 in (4,790 mm) Width 1982-87: 1,750 mm (69 in) 1988-1990: 69.3 in (1,760 mm) Estate: 56.5 in (1435 mm) Height 1,410 mm (56 in) Curb weight 1,360–1,510 kg (3,000–3,300 lb) The 760 was Volvo's attempt to cement a place in the prestige market, after building a reputation for being solid and safe rather than out-and-out luxurious cars. Jan Wilsgaard, head of Volvo's Design and Styling team, proposed over 50 new designs for the new car. It was introduced to the US in 1982 for the 1983 model year as the 760 GLE sedan. This new design was criticized by the media when released: Gordon Murray of Autocar Magazine said, "To me it's obscene! That goes right against the grain of what everybody else is trying to do. To me it looks like a European version of a North American car. It produces the same amount of power as a 2600 or 3500 — in this day and age it disgusts me to see something about like that. It's a definite step backwards." All that changed however when Autocar and Car & Driver got their hands on a turbo intercooled 760; they said it was one of the best handling and fastest accelerating cars they had seen in a while, thundering from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in under 8 seconds. [ citation needed ] 1984–1985 Volvo 760 Turbo sedan (Australia) Turbocharged and intercooled variants were added in 1984, station wagon variants and the 740 – the 760's lower-specification sibling – were introduced for the 1985 model year. In 1985 Electronic Traction Control system was introduced. For the 1988 model year, the 760 received numerous updates. From the outside, the most noticeable of the over 2,000 changes were the revised front sheetmetal, including an aluminium hood, recessed windscreen wipers, and new aerodynamic headlights. Inside, all 760s were equipped with a new electronic climate control (ECC), a revised dashboard, three-position tilt steering, and a new stereo system. Underneath, sedans received the same multi-link independent rear suspension that was used on the 780. [ 1 ] Along with the revised dash, the interior saw the addition of a revised dome light and many fabric accent pieces. The Volvo 760 was also used as a police car in several countries. East German leader Erich Honecker also often used this Volvo in his governmental car pool. For its final year of production, 1990, 760 sedans received tail lights in the style of the Volvo 780 (see below), and minor interior changes. The 760 was discontinued after the 1990 model year (with production ending on 27 June 1990), and was replaced by the Volvo 960 , an evolutionary update of the 760 chassis. The Volvo 740 outlived the 760, remaining for another two years. All 760s were built in Kalmar , Sweden, or Ghent , Belgium. [ edit ] Volvo 740 Volvo 740 Production 1984–1993 Assembly Kalmar , Sweden Ghent , Belgium Halifax, Nova Scotia , Canada Melbourne , Australia Body style(s) 4-door saloon 5-door estate Engine(s) 2.3 L 114 hp (85 kW) I4 2.4 L 106 hp (79 kW) I4 Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual Wheelbase 2,770 mm (109.1 in) Length 4,800 mm (189.0 in) (1982-86) 188.4 in (4785 mm) (1987-89) 4,850 mm (190.9 in) (1990-91) 189.3 in (4808 mm) (1992-93) Width 1,750 mm (68.9 in) (1982-86) 69.3 in (1760 mm) (1987-1993) Height 1,410 mm (55.5 in) 56.5 in (1435 mm) (Estate) Introduced in early 1984 (in the U.S. for the 1985 model year), the 740 was a simpler equipped version of the Volvo 760. The 740 was intended to be a mid-size car that offered a bit more style, performance, and luxury than the venerable 200 series. The '4' in the model name had once signified a four-cylinder engine, but by the time of the introduction of the 740 it simply meant less luxurious equipment as four- and six- cylinder engines were fitted across the range. Volvo 740 wagon (US) In the U.S. , the 740 was offered from 1985 to 1992 as a 4-door sedan (sometimes referred to as the 744) and a 5-door station wagon (also known as the 745). Production of the 740 ceased in late 1992, though the engine, transmission, chassis, and other details lived on in the Volvo 940 (see below), which was essentially a facelifted 740. Volvo 700-series sedan (US) In 1990 the 740 received a minor facelift with new composite headlamps and 780-style tail lights. In 1991, both the 740 and the newly introduced 940 received an updated dashboard, similar in appearance to the ones found in the 760. The 740 remained mostly unchanged for the 1992 model year, and was phased out in 1993 in favour of the Volvo 940. Aside from styling, 1990 marked a number of mechanical improvements to the 740 series. The B230 motor received larger 13 mm (0.5 in) connecting rods. The 740 Turbo switched from the Garrett T3-series turbocharger to the Mitsubishi TD04 series, offering quicker spool-up and better low-RPM boost at the expense of top-end performance. The fuel system was upgraded from Bosch LH-Jetronic 2.2 to 2.4 (in 1988 for naturally aspirated cars, 1990 for Turbo cars). The newer fuel system offered onboard diagnostics, which are easily accessible from under the hood, and require no special equipment. In 1993, the final year for the 740, the mechanical engine cooling fan was replaced with an electric fan. In short, many of the mechanical lackings of the 1985-89 740s were ironed out in the 1990-92 model years. The 1990-93 Volvo 700-series cars may very well represent one of the most reliable 4-door passenger sedans of its era due to a limited number of engineering limitations and solid build quality. Trim levels were GL, GLE and GLT worldwide; Continental markets had some exceptions to this rule. The most interesting exception was perhaps the 740 Turbo 16v sold only in Italy. This car used the B204FT engine found also in the 780 on the same market and it came with some unusual extras such as the ECC from the 760. [ edit ] Volvo 780 Volvo 780 Production 1986–1990 Assembly Torino , Italy Body style(s) 2-door coupe Engine(s) 2.0 L B200ET turbo I4 2.0 L B204FT/GT turbo DOHC I4 2.3 L B230FT/FT+ turbo I4 2.8 L B280F V6 2.4 L TD24 I6 turbodiesel Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic 4-speed manual & electronic Wheelbase 2,770 mm (109.1 in) Length 1986-88: 4,800 mm (189.0 in) 1989-1990: 4,785 mm (188.4 in) [ 2 ] Width 1,760 mm (69.3 in) Height 1,400 mm (55.1 in) Designer Bertone The Volvo 780 Coupé debuted at the International Auto Show in Geneva , Switzerland in 1985, marking Volvo's return to the two-door coupe market following the departure of the 262C in 1981. The 780 became available in Europe in 1986 and in United States a year later. Like its predecessor, the 780 was designed and built by Carrozzeria Bertone in Turin , Italy. The hood, trunk, and roof lines were all slightly lower than the standard 700 series profile, and the C-pillar was wider and had a more gradual slope down to the trunk. Headroom was improved over the 262C because of Bertone’s mere 1 cm lowering of the roofline. Window frames all had black matte trim, and were accented with chrome. Chrome also highlighted the door handles, bumpers, and side mouldings. Originally, it had been planned to use a smaller 2,458 cc turbocharged version of the PRV V6 (as seen in the Renault 25 and Alpine ), [ 3 ] which had been successfully tested in 740s and 760s. In the smaller engine room of the 780, however, the engine overheated and the PRV V6 Turbo never appeared in a Volvo. In the first two years the 780 was available worldwide ('86 and '87) the 780 was available with the B280F V6 engine and a solid (live) rear axle. In the Italian market, originally only the Volkswagen built TD24 was to be offered, with 129 PS (95 kW), [ 3 ] but soon the V6 also became available and a 155 PS (114 kW) 2.0-litre turbo (B200ET) Italian tax special was also added in 1986. In the following year, the 780 came equipped with Volvo's independent rear suspension, which used self-leveling Nivomat shocks, to keep ride height correct. The B280F at this point had roughly 150 hp (110 kW), but the car itself was nearly 3,400 lb (1,500 kg). To address concerns over performance, Volvo introduced the B230FT+; a B230FT with Volvo's boost controller, Turbo+, increasing the engine output to 175 hp (130 kW). The following model year saw it increase to 188 hp (140 kW). In Italy, late 780s were available with the B204GT. This was a 16 Valve Turbo motor producing 200 hp (150 kW). In the car's final year, 1991, it was rebadged simply as "Coupé". At this point, the car came only in turbo guise. Volvo's official production total for the 780 is 8,518 cars built between 1986 and 1991. As before, a coupé would remain absent from Volvo's model line for several years, until the front-wheel drive C70 premiered in 1995 for the following model year. [ edit ] Volvo 940 Volvo 940 Production 1991–1998 Assembly Kalmar , Sweden Torslanda , Sweden Ghent , Belgium Halifax, Nova Scotia , Canada Body style(s) 4-door saloon 5-door estate Engine(s) 2.3 L 153 hp (114 kW) I4 (B234F) 2.3 L 162 hp (121 kW) I4 (B230FT) 2.3 L 114 hp (85 kW) I4 (B230F) 2.3 L 135 hp (101 kW) I4 (B230FK) (EU) Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual Wheelbase 109.1 in (2771 mm) Length Saloon: 191.7 in (4869 mm) Estate: 191.7 in (4869 mm) Width 69.3 in (1760 mm) Height Saloon: 55.5 in (1410 mm) Estate: 56.5 in (1435 mm) Volvo 940 wagon (US) The Volvo 940 is among the last in the long-running line of large rear-wheel drive cars from Volvo. Introduced in 1991, the 940 was essentially a cosmetic reskin of the 740. All drivetrains, and most options available in the 940 had been available in the 740, with the exception of the 780 Coupe. The 940 was more closely related to the 740 than the 760, sharing the same dashboard, drivetrain choices, and sheet metal from the A-pillar forward. In contrast, the 960 was an evolution of the 760. The 760 / 960 front sheet metal, independent rear suspension, dashboard, and other interior features were all exclusive to the two upscale models. 1994-1995 Volvo 940 Turbo sedan (US) In the United States , the 1991 940 was offered in three versions: the 940GLE used a DOHC 16-valve version of the 2.3-litre engine with a 6000 rpm redline. The 940 Turbo used a turbocharged 2.3-litre engine, and the top-end 940SE (turbo) included body-coloured trim, and the premium features (leather, power seats/moonroof, etc.) as standard equipment. In 1991, the 940 GLE was downgraded with a 114 bhp 2.3-litre 4-cylinder engine and sold as the 940 GL (or basic 940 in some export markets). The 940 SE was altered in such a fashion that it was a 960 Turbo sold as the 940 SE, but the 940 Turbo remained largely unchanged. Production of the 940 series ended on February 5, 1998. Transmission Reduction Ratios Gear M46 Manual AW71 AW 72 L (940 GLE 16-Valve) 1st Gear 4.03:1 2.45:1 2.83:1 2nd Gear 2.16:1 1.45:1 1.49:1 3rd Gear 1.37:1 1:1 1:1 4th Gear 1:1 0.69:1 0.73:1 Overdrive 0.78:1 Reverse 3.68:1 2.21:1 2.70:1 Rear Axle 3.73, 3.54, 3.31:1 3.73:1 4.10:1 Source: 1991 Volvo 940 Owner's Manual [ edit ] Volvo 960/S90/V90 Volvo 960 Production 1990–1997 Assembly Kalmar , Sweden Göteborg , Sweden Body style(s) 4-door saloon 5-door estate Engine(s) 2.0 L B204E/F 16v I4  (1990-1993, "tax special") 2.0 L B204FT/GT 16v Turbo I4  (1990-1993, Italian and Portuguese markets) 2.3 L B230FT Turbo I4  (1990-1993) 2.5 L B6244/6254 I6  (1995-1998) 2.8 L B280E/F (PRV) V6  (1990-1991, certain markets) 2.9 L B6304 I6  (1990-1998) 2.4 L D24TIC Turbo diesel I6 (VW)  (1990-1993) Transmission(s) 5-speed manual (M90) 4-speed automatic (AW30-43) Wheelbase 109.1 in (2771 mm) Length 5,020 mm (197.6 in) (executive) 191.7 in (4869 mm) (1992-94 sedan) 191.8 in (4872 mm) (1995-98 sedan) 189.3 in (4808 mm) (1992-94 estate) 191.4 in (4862 mm) (1995-98 estate) Width 69.3 in (1760 mm) 68.9 in (1750 mm) (1995-97 sedan) Height 55.5 in (1410 mm) (sedan) 56.5 in (1435 mm) (1992-94 estate) 57.6 in (1463 mm) (1995-98 estate) 56.6 in (1438 mm) (1995-98 sedan) Autumn 1990 saw the launch of the Volvo 960 in time for the 1991 model year. This was the replacement for the 760. The 1991 960 was an evolutionary progression of the 1990 760, but it was also one of the first cars to feature the work of British designer Peter Horbury. The most significant change was that, in most markets, the 960 was offered with an all-new aluminum 24-valve DOHC inline six-cylinder engine , often referred to as "white block" in the Volvo community due to its bare aluminum block. Max power was 204 PS (150 kW) at 6,000 rpm. Some markets, such as Australia and Japan, saw 1991 960s equipped with the same B280E/F V6 engine (145 PS/107 kW at 5,100 rpm) that had powered the 1990 760. [ 4 ] The 1992 model year saw the U.S. introduction of the DOHC inline six-cylinder engine. For the Italian and Portuguese markets, the 960 was available with the 16v 2-litre turbo (190/200 PS, 140/147 kW) from September 1990 until September 1993 along with the inline sixes. Certain markets also received the 2.3 litre turbo 'Redblock' four, with 165 PS (121 kW) and the Volkswagen built D24TIC with 116 or 122 PS (85 or 90 kW). [ 5 ] Volvo 960 wagon (US) The 960 received incremental changes for the 1992, 1993, and 1994 model years. Most visible were the new more shapely seats, and redesigned seat-belts with hydraulic pretensioners for 1992. 1993 saw a new more ergonomic shifter, and in 1994 dual front airbags were introduced in some markets. The opaque sunroof was replaced by a sliding sunshade and glass window. The US version of the 3-litre six was tuned for more torque and a less peaky power delivery, with 181 PS (133 kW) at 5,200 rpm and 270 N·m (199 lb·ft) at 4,100 rpm (as opposed to 267 N·m/197 lb·ft at 4,300 rpm for the rest of the world). [ 6 ] For 1995, the 960 underwent radical changes. Most obvious was the more aerodynamic front end, and more body-coloured panels. [ 6 ] A smaller 2.5 version of the six (2,473 cc) was also added to the lineup, with 170 PS (125 kW) or 180 PS (132 kW) for the B6244FS version. Only the modular six-cylinder engines were available from model year 1995 on. Underneath, the front suspension was completely retooled to more closely match that of the 850. Indeed, 1995 to 1998 960s may use the same wheels as 1994 and newer front-wheel drive Volvo models. The rear suspension received a completely redesigned multi-link independent system. Instead of conventional coil springs, Volvo used a single transverse fibreglass leaf spring. The 1995 960 station wagon marked the first time ever that Volvo equipped one of its rear-wheel drive station wagons with an independent rear suspension . Boge 's Nivomat self-levelling rear suspension system became an option rather than standard equipment. Volvo S90/V90 Production 1997-1998 Assembly Göteborg , Sweden Body style(s) 4-door saloon 5-door estate Engine(s) 2.5 L B6244/6254 I6 2.9 L B6304 I6 Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual Wheelbase 2,770 mm (109.1 in) Length 4,850 mm (190.9 in) (estate) 4,900 mm (192.9 in) (saloon) 5,020 mm (197.6 in) (executive) Width 1,750 mm (68.9 in) Height 1,438 mm (56.6 in) Production of the 960 ended on February 5, 1998. Some 1997 and all 1998 model year vehicles were renamed the Volvo S90 / Volvo V90 to match the letter-and-number naming scheme now used on their other models. The 1992-94 Volvo 960s were built in Kalmar, Sweden. The very first Volvo 960 for the US-market rolled off the assembly line on August 12, 1991 as a 1992 model. The 1995 to 1998 960s were built in Göteborg , Sweden. The first 1995 960 was built on June 27, 1994. All US cars were equipped with an electronically controlled Aisin AW-series automatic transmission. Beginning in the 1995 model year, European cars with the 2.5 L engines were also available with a manual transmission, the so-called M90, a strong new design that was derived from the Volvo 850's transmission. With the demise of the 2.5 L engine, the M90 was paired with a detuned version (180 PS/132 kW)of the 3.0 L engine. [ edit ] Specifications [ edit ] Models Beginning in 1985, the 740 and 760 models were available in both saloon and estate forms. North American model availability:   740 740 GL 740 GLE 740 GLE 16 Valve 740 GLE Turbo Diesel 740 Turbo 740 SE 760 GLE 760 GLE Turbo Diesel 760 Turbo 1983               X X   1984               X X X 1985     X   X X   X X X 1986     X   X X   X   X 1987     X     X   X   X 1988     X     X   X   X 1989   X   X   X   X   X 1990 X X   X   X   X   X 1991 X         X X       1991 X         X         1992 X         (wagon)         [ edit ] Engines These engines were offered on 700 and 900 series vehicles: B19E : 2.0 L inline-4 (83.04-84.07, sedan only) [ 7 ] B19ET : 2.0 L turbo inline-4 (83.12-84.07, sedan only) [ 7 ] B23E : 2.3 L inline-4, naturally aspirated, Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection ('84) B23ET : 2.3 L turbo inline-4, utilizing Bosch Motronic engine management ('84) B23FT : 2.3 L turbocharged inline-4 B28A : 2.8 L V6 , naturally aspirated, carburated ('82-85) B28E : 2.8 L V6, naturally aspirated, Bosch K-Jetronic , high output ('82-86) B28F : 2.8 L V6, naturally aspirated, odd fire crankshaft ('82-86) B200E : 2.0 L inline-4, naturally aspirated, Bosch K-Jetronic 115 hp (86 kW) B200F : 2.0 L inline-4, naturally aspirated, Bosch LH-Jetronic 111 hp (83 kW) B200K : 2.0 L inline-4, naturally aspirated, Renix ignition, 200K had standard head unlike 230K (introduced for the '85 model year) B200ET : 2.0 L inline-4, turbocharged, Bosch Motronic engine management (155 hp, introduced for the '85 model year) [ 7 ] B200FT : 2.0 L inline-4, turbocharged, Bosch LH-Jetronic 156 hp (116 kW) B204E : 2.0 L 16-valve, DOHC , inline-4, naturally aspirated (introduced for the '89 model year) B204FT : 2.0 L 16-valve, DOHC , inline-4, turbocharged (introduced for the '89 model year) B204GT : 2.0 L 16-valve, DOHC , inline-4, turbocharged (introduced for the '89 model year) B230A : 2.3 L inline-4, naturally aspirated, carburated (1985–86) B230E : 2.3 L inline-4, naturally aspirated, Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection (introduced in the '85 model year) B230F : 2.3 L inline-4, naturally aspirated, 114 hp ('85-88 740GLE, '89-90 740GL, '90-92 740) B230K : 2.3 L inline-4, naturally aspirated, Renix ignition, Heron head (introduced for the '85 model year) B230ET : 2.3 L inline-4, turbocharged, Bosch Motronic (introduced in the '85 model year) B230FK : 2.3 L inline-4, turbocharged, Low Pressure Turbo ('95-) B230FT : 2.3 L inline-4 , turbocharged , 160 hp ('85-92 740 Turbo **NOTE: '90-92 models produced 162 hp**) B234F : 2.3 L 16-valve, DOHC , inline-4, naturally aspirated, 153 hp ('89-90 740 GLT) B280E : 2.8 L V6, naturally aspirated, Bosch LH-Jetronic 2.2, 154 hp (115 kW) Nordic or 168 hp (125 kW) European version even fire crankshaft (introduced in the '87 model year) B230FB: 2.3 L inline-4. naturally aspirated. available in 940 B280F : 2.8 L V6 , naturally aspirated, Bosch LH-Jetronic 147 hp (110 kW), even fire crankshaft ('87-90) D24 : 2.4 L inline-6 diesel , naturally aspirated (Volkswagen) D24T : 2.4 L inline-6, turbo diesel , 107 hp (80 kW), variant of the LT35 engine manufactured by Volkswagen . D24TIC : 2.4 L inline-6, turbo diesel , intercooled, 124 hp (92 kW), variant of the LT35 engine manufactured by Volkswagen . B6244/B6254 : 2.5 L 24-valve inline-6, naturally aspirated B6304 : 2.9 L 24-valve inline-6, naturally aspirated [ edit ] Transmissions Volvo offered various transmissions depending on the year/model/engine combinations including the: M46 manual transmission (4-speed + Laycock de Normanville overdrive ) M47 manual transmission (5-speed) M90 manual transmission (5-speed) AW30-40 electronically controlled automatic transmission (4-speed, lockup torque converter) AW70 / AW70L automatic transmission (3-speed + overdrive, lockup torque converter on some models) AW71 automatic transmission (3-speed + overdrive) AW72L automatic transmission (4-speed, lockup torque converter) ZF4HP22 automatic transmission (4-speed, lockup torque converter) [ edit ] Suspension and axle There were also different suspension combinations depending on the model chosen: 1030: Standard rear axle 1031: Heavy-duty version of the 1030 1041: Rear axle with Eaton locking mechanism [ edit ] SE models Later in 1991, Volvo offered a sedan and wagon badged the 740 SE, standing for Special Equipment. The 740 SE only came in three colors, red, black, and white and had a special factory color-keyed body kit including front and rear bumpers, side skirts, and a spoiler on the sedan. The 740 SEs, along with the 740 Turbo sedan, were subsequently discontinued for 1992. Mechanically the 740 SE was the same as a normal 740 Turbo but with many options such as a power sunroof and leather seats as standard equipment. The SE badge was in fact one of the more confusing badges. In the US, the 940 SE was in fact a 960 Turbo with the four-cylinder B230FT engine, the 940 SE badge presumably chosen by Volvo in order to maintain the link between name and number of cylinders. In Sweden, the 940 SE was an ordinary non-turbo 940 with some optional extras as standard, most notably painted mirrors and bumpers. In the UK, the 940 SE was a 2-litre Turbo with some extras as standard aimed specifically at the company car market as 2-litre engines receive a tax benefit. [ edit ] Notes ^ "THE 1988 VOLVO 760 - SAME BADGE, NEW CAR" . apps.volvocars.us . http://apps.volvocars.us/ownersdocs/1988/1988_releases/88_release_b.html . Retrieved 2007-07-31 .   ^ Mastrostefano, Raffaele, ed (1990) (in Italian). Quattroruote: Tutte le Auto del Mondo 1990 . Milano: Editoriale Domus S.p.A. pp. 1181–1182.   ^ a b Lindh, Björn-Eric (1986). Volvo: The Cars - From the 20s to the 80s (2nd English ed.). Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden. p. 226. ISBN   91-86442-14-7 .   ^ "Exchange: Volvo 960 Basegrade" . Goo-net . http://exchange.goo-net.com/catalog/VOLVO__960/9000812/ . Retrieved 2010-12-03 .   ^ (in Italian) Quattroruote: Tutte le Auto del Mondo 1992 . Milano: Editoriale Domus S.p.A. 1992. pp. 1173–1174.   ^ a b "Press launch information pack - Volvo 960 1995" (PDF). Volvo Car Corporation. 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THE HISTORY OF VOLVO CARS Volvo 960 Sedan/Saloon [ 940 | 940est | 960 | 960est | 850 | 850est | V40 | S40 | V70 | C70 Coupe | S70 | C70 Con | S90 | V90 | S80 ] VOLVO 960 SEDAN IN PRODUCTION 1990-1997 Autumn 1990 saw the launch of the Volvo 960, in time for the 1991 model year. The new 960 replaced the outgoing Volvo 760. The Volvo 960 was powered by an all-new in-line 6-cylinder engine, an advanced power unit featuring an aluminium cylinder block and double overhead camshafts allied to 4 valves per cylinder. This engine represented the first stage in an entirely new generation of in-line engines which eventually developed into a new series of 5-cylinder and 4-cylinder Volvo units. The Volvo 960 also unveiled a number of new safety features, among them a three-point inertia-reel seat belt and adjustable head restraint in the middle of the rear seat. Further enhancing the new car's safety profile, an integrated child seat built into the rear seat's middle armrest could be specified as an option. These and other safety developments gained the model considerable international accolade, not least among them the "Prince Michael Road Safety Award" and the "Autocar & Motor" prize for the best safety features. The 1995 model year saw the 960 undergo a comprehensive redesign. The front was facelifted, the chassis under the skin was almost totally new, and a new 2.5 litre 6-cylinder engine supplemented the previous 3-litre version. In 1997, the Volvo S90 replaced the 960 Sedan. Technical facts: Prod. years: 1990 - 1997 Prod. volume: 112710 Body style: 4-door sedan Engine: 6-cylinder in-line DOHC unit, 2,473 cc or 2,922 cc Transmission: 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic Brakes: Hydraulic, all-round disc brakes Dimensions: Overall length 487 cm/191.7" Wheelbase 277 cm/109" Home | Legal | Contact Us | Members | Join VOC | Search | Site Map Volvo Owners Club Limited® 1962-2010 || You are here: Used Car Expert > Volvo > Volvo 960 > Car Reviews You are not logged in. Log-In Used Volvo 960 Used Volvo 960 Fault Guide Used Volvo 960 Price Guide Volvo 960 Running Costs Volvo 960 Car Reviews Volvo 960 Advice Volvo 960 Facts & Stats Volvo 960 Cars for Sale Volvo 960 Car Loans Volvo 960 Car Insurance Services Data checks Used car warranty Car tyre deals Cheap car insurance Car loans Free Advice Insurance savings Reviews & advice Video reviews Used approved Columnists M.O.T. checklist What oil? 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All rights reserved. full index | car price guide index | knowledgebase index | text-only index | Car prices | car running costs | garage name | car stats | popular searches | recent searches | Used Cars for sale | mpg calculator | road tax bands | insurance groups | Site Map || Browse Upload Create Account Sign In Search Volvo 960 / S90 / Executive / Royal petershen1984 12 videos Subscribe Subscribed Sign In or Sign Up now! Loading... Upgrade to Flash Player 10 for improved playback performance. Upgrade Now or More Info . close 124,169 Like Add to Share Embed Short URL Email MySpace orkut hi5 Blogger Live Spaces Bebo StumbleUpon Loading... This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Sign In or Sign Up now! petershen1984 | November 17, 2006 | 180 likes, 4 dislikes Like the Volvo 960? Here's a decked out version celebrating the final years o... petershen1984 | November 17, 2006 | 180 likes, 4 dislikes Like the Volvo 960? Here's a decked out version celebrating the final years of the RWD production from Volvo. Vehicle is either a standard 5-seater with long wheelbase, or a 4 seater provided by two independent power adjustable rear seats. Optional rear console air conditioning and drink coolers; excellent interior lighting, and it's powered by the smooth Volvo-Porsche inline-6 :) Guarentee to inspire all Volvo owners alike! Correction: only 30 of these cars have the longer wheelbase. Check out http://www.volvolife.jp for documentary of a Japanese owner committed to restoration of his Volvo S90 Royal. Many of the luxury features in this car are now obtainable in modern cars, (or better), like powered sun shades and automatic windows.. Category: Autos & Vehicles Tags: Volvo S90 960 Royal Luxury Executive Comfort Rare Unique Special Link to this comment: Share to: Uploader Comments ( petershen1984 ) motorpojken 8 months ago 15 The last Volvo :( . fuck Ford and Geely , LONG LIVE VOLVO! motorpojken 8 months ago 15 petershen1984 8 months ago @motorpojken Should be mad at Toyota for displacing the market and cutting costs at the same time. Of all things you shouldn't fail at the gas pedals.... as for Ford and Geely, without their help Volvo would really be defunct by now.. petershen1984 8 months ago hadabenz 9 months ago Mine is a '97 960 executive... 160k miles and still going strong,it's pretty bulletproof for the last 70k miles of ownership. It's the real Volvo quality. hadabenz 9 months ago petershen1984 8 months ago @hadabenz agree......... but somehow I'm loving the new XC60 interiors....and even with the S40 and C30, you get a better car than what could be made 10 years ago.. petershen1984 8 months ago jkldeer 1 year ago do they still sell these? jkldeer 1 year ago petershen1984 1 year ago The 960 is no more, but both generations of the S80 has executive 4-seater versions. I'm running free commercial for Volvo... haha...... The New S80 Executive kicks ass too! petershen1984 1 year ago Highest Rated Comments erneszt123 1 year ago 22 I want this car.This is so elegant and beautiful.And the interior...i think its more elegant and useful than a bmw 7series or an A8. erneszt123 1 year ago 22 ostfrallan1981 9 months ago 16 The last REAL volvo! ostfrallan1981 9 months ago 16 see all All Comments (111) Respond to this video... Sign In or Sign Up now to post a comment! vikingwallen 1 week ago Volvo for life. volvo are the best car ever!!!!! vikingwallen 1 week ago frazzer316 1 month ago lol u cant even get a printer in a bugatti veyron xD frazzer316 1 month ago Ryoukun16 1 month ago @petershen1984 What a dick move. Ryoukun16 1 month ago MrSponge1985 1 month ago @Timx4 Afford what? A Geely don't expect it to be a "Volvo" MrSponge1985 1 month ago DonaldRumsfailed 1 month ago Mine's a regular peon model 96 960. A lovely car, with a few quirks. The seat cable was broken, now fixed. The electrical is kind of wacky. It's terribly gutless for such big displacement, and gets horridly low mileage (it's own version of 'no gain, all pain'). Still, I love the car, though. Turns great. Stops well. Seats are comfort defined. DonaldRumsfailed 1 month ago Federer2001 1 month ago @motorpojken  The last volvo was the 1998 s70 Federer2001 1 month ago MrCounterstrikeforce 1 month ago i love this 960 royal,but in my house my family owns a 940 volvo and got to say that volvos are the best in terms of safety and handling in the world. MrCounterstrikeforce 1 month ago jo05dk 2 months ago I grew up with Volvos, but can't remember having seen this commercial beofre. LOVE the car. Looks like a place you'd be happy to be, even now so many years after. jo05dk 2 months ago precopster1 2 months ago My block was an early 93 porous one and cracked in two, wish I could wring someone's neck @ Volvo for that one. Been Ok since replacing the motor, though; very smooth and luxurious. Actually a driver's car with some supension tweaking....long live Volvo!! precopster1 2 months ago franjoballs187 4 months ago Update on my 97 960. Haven't fixed the heater core yet, got some smoke coming from the interior vents from time to time. 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