Volvo 240 Saloon Series
Overview
| Produced: |
1974-0 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,5 seats |
There was a new range in 1974 known as 240 and 260 to replace the 140 series. The 240 had a 1,985 cc four-cylinder engine with an overhead camshaft and output of 82 bhp. It was also available with a 2,127 cc engine of 97 bhp. The 240 series can be recognised by its heavy and unfortunately rather ugly bumpers.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2127cc | S4 OHC | |||
| 2127cc | S OHC | |||
| 2315cc | S4 OHC | |||
| 2383cc | S6 OHC | |||
| 1985cc | S4 OHC | Volvo S4 OHV | 89mm x 80mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 mph | 12.6 s | 22 mpg | 242DL |
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3907153014 | Volvo Cars 1927-2000 A Cavalcade: Christer Olsson | Vine House Distribution Ltd |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Volvo 140/240 |
118 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 1999 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Volvo 140/240 - More durable than the average tank and dirt cheap, the Volvo 140/240 is a classic you can use every day. Will Homan invites you on a guided tour. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Volvo 140/240 |
104 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly Spring 2008 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Volvo 140/240- A well-built, practical and safe classic? It's got to be a Volvo. | ||||
| Article |
Working Classic - Swedish Heavyweight |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2005 | |||
| Swedish Heavyweight - In his search for the best value Working Classic currently available, Paul Guinness thinks he's found one of the ultimate candidates in the shape of Volvo's evergreen 240 series. Except this one's blue, And for sale... | ||||
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