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340 GL

340 (1976-1991) · 1976–1991RWDHatchback

The 340 GL is a five-door, five-seat Volvo hatchback built from 1976 to 1991. Its 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine makes 70 PS and 105 Nm, with rear-wheel drive and a 4-speed manual gearbox. At 935 kg it reaches 100 km/h in 15.0 seconds and a maximum of 150 km/h.

69 hpPower

15.0 s0-100 km/h

150 km/hTop Speed

1976-1991Year

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Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Engine1.4L I4

Displacement1.4 L

Cylinders4

AspirationNaturally aspirated

FuelPetrol

Transmission4-speed Manual

DrivetrainRWD

Performance

Numbers that matter

Power69 hp

Torque105 Nm

0-100 km/h15.0 s

Top speed150 km/h

Weight935 kg

Dimensions & body

Height · 1392 mm

Length · 4220 mm

Wheelbase · 2395 mm

Width1660 mm

BodyHatchback

Doors5

Seats5

STORY

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.

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