The Volvo 340, launched in 1976, originated from the Dutch DAF operation that Volvo had absorbed and was built at Born in the Netherlands. Initially fitted with a Renault engine and an unusual rear-mounted transaxle with optional DAF-derived Variomatic transmission, it became a big seller in Europe. The larger-engined 360 arrived in 1982 with 2.0-litre four-cylinder red-block power, and despite the badge it never had six cylinders. The range ran until 1991.
The Dutch-built compact Volvo (ex-DAF), a practical rear-drive hatchback and sedan of the 1980s.
50years
2generations
2trims
69–113hp range
The Lineage
2 generations · tap any to explore1 trim340 (1976-1991)
1976–1991
1 trim360 (1982-1989)
1982–1989
The Story
Why the 340 mattersTrims · 360 (1982-1989)
1 trim · 1982–1989The 360 was the sportier, larger-engined evolution of the 340 with a 2.0-litre red-block four and revised trim, sold as a hatchback and three-box saloon from 1982 to 1989.
★ Only trim
360 GLT
Hatchback · 1982–1989
Power
113 hp
Body
Hatchback
Debut
1982
Production
1982–1989
View the 360 GLT