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1978 Volvo 300

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Year: 1978
Make: Volvo
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Vehicle Details

Year: 1978
Make: Volvo
Model

300

Body Style

Hatchback

Generation

1st Generation

Seats

5

Doors

3

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Automatic Continuously variable
Manual, 4
5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 343
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 70 hp
Power (kW): 51 kW
Torque: 108 Nm (80 lb-ft)
Top speed: 143 km/h (89 mph)
0–60 mph: 16.3 seconds
0–100 km/h: 17.3 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length: 4,415 mm (173.8 in)
Width: 1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Height: 1,392 mm (54.8 in)
Wheelbase: 2,395 mm (94.3 in)
Curb weight: 1,013 kg (2,233 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 3,500 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 10W-30
Engine Oil, Volume: 4 litres

Engine Configuration

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Bore

76 mm (3.0 in)

Stroke

77 mm (3.0 in)

Compression Ratio

9.25 :1

Engine Configuration

Inline

Synchronization

Timing Belt

Engine Placement

Front

Type of Combustion Engine

Piston

Service Intervals

Oil Change & Engine Filter: 10,000 km / 0.5 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic Continuously variable
Manual, 4
5-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake

Manual: Lever

Parking Brake › Manual

Material: Plastic

Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes: Drum Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front: Coil
Spring, Rear: Leaf (Longitudinal Spring)

Suspension, Front

Independent: MacPherson Strut

Suspension, Rear

Dependent: deDion Tube

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 45 litres

Fuel Consumption NEDC

City: 10.4 – 11.8 litres / 100 km
Highway: 9.8 – 10.2 litres / 100 km
Combined: 9 – 11 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,370 mm (53.9 in)
Track, Rear: 1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Turning Circle: 9.2 m

Weight

Gross Weight: 1525 – 1545 kg (3,362 – 3,406 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Hatchback
Pillars: A-C
Chassis Construction: Unibody

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Coolant Temperature: Analogue

Climate Control

Air Condition: Optional
Pollen Filter: Optional

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control: Optional
Parking Heater: Optional
Parking Heater Preparation: Optional

Parking Heater

Cabin Heater: Optional

Parking Heater › Cabin Heater

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor: Yes
Seat Belt Colour: Black

Belt Pretensioner: Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -

Height Adjustable Retractor

Manual: Yes

Type of Belt

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Compact Car
British Classification: Small Family Car
Australian Classification: Small Car
European Segment: C-Segment
Car.info Classification: Medium Family Car

Production

Statistics

Cargo Capacity

420 kg (926 lb)

Max Roof Load

50 kg (110 lb)

Mirror Type: Conventional
Adjustments: Mechanical
Mirror Shape, Driver side: Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side: Flat

Windows

Heated Windows: Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows: Optional
Tinted Windows: Optional
Safety Glass: Yes

Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows

Front: Optional
First Row: Optional
Second Row: Optional
Rear: Optional

Windows › Tinted Windows

Second Row: Optional
Rear Window: Optional

Windows › Safety Glass

Front: Laminated
Side: Tempered
Rear: Tempered

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Tow Hook: Front
Rear
Normal Roof: Yes
Antenna: Whip
Mud Flaps: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof

Sun Blind: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind

Tinted Glass: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen
Fog Lights: Optional

Special Features

Headlight Wipers: Optional
Headlight Washers: Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment: Optional

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts: 4 pcs
Bolt Distance: 100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M12x1.25
Central Bore (CB), front: 52.1
Fastening Type: Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts: Optional
Rim Type: Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel: Full-size (Steel)

Controls

Faders

Climate Control › Controls

Rotary Dials: Optional

Connectivity

Radio: Optional
Radio Preparation: Yes

Connectivity › Radio

AM: Optional
FM: Optional

Connectivity › Radio Preparation

Cassette: Optional

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Yes
Armrest Hatch: Optional
Back Pocket: Optional
Sunglass Compartment: Optional
Coin Holder: Optional
Card Holder: Yes
Under Seats: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment

Light: Optional
Lockable: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch

Front: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats

Front: Optional

Lights

Read Light: Front
Guide Light: Entry Guard
Bottom of the Doors

Lights › Read Light

Rear: Optional

Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror

Driver Side: Optional
Passenger Side: Optional
Make-up Light: Optional

Other Equipment

Clock: Yes
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Clock

Analogue: Instrument Cluster

Other Equipment › Carpets

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Other Equipment › Ashtray

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Steering Wheel

Number of Spokes: 4
Colour: Black
Steering Mechanism: Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes
Cargo Hooks: Optional
Carpet: Optional

Carpet

Rubber: Optional
Rubber/Rug: Optional
Rug: Optional

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Manual
Seat Height: Optional
Backrest Angle: Manual
Lumbar Support: Optional
Headrest, Height: Manual

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Manual
Seat Height

Engine Heater

Optional

Remote

Optional

Timer

Optional

Other Features

Horn: Single Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack: Yes
Tire Repair Kit: Optional
Compressor: Optional
Fire Extinguisher: Optional
Warning Triangle: Optional
First Aid Kit: Optional

Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt): Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats

Other Features

Immobiliser: Optional
Central Locking: Optional

Production Number (Series): 1,086,405

Statistics › Production Number (Year)

1976: 35,108
1977: 37,700
1978: 67,969
1979: 49,940
1980: 29,108
1981: 47,066
1982: 50,778
1983: 39,401
1984: 38,473

300

8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Optional

Backrest Angle

Manual

Lumbar Support

Optional

Headrest, Height

Manual

Front Seats

Heated Seats: Optional
Armrest: Optional

Front Seats › Heated Seats

Cushion: Optional

Second Seat Row › Headrests

Outer Seats: Yes
Centre Seat: Optional

Second Seat Row › Headrests › Outer Seats

Height Adjustment: Optional

Second Seat Row

Number of Seats: 3
Type of Seat: Adult

1985

35,843

1986

33,066

1987

20,757

1988

17,630

1989

3,130

Hatchback

Variant

300 Standard1976–1991

300 Hatchback Generations1 of 2

Year

Powertrain

343

Horsepower

70 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Automatic Continuously variable | Manual, 4 | 5-speed

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