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240
1981 Volvo 240
Sweden
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Volvo
Model
240
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation 2nd Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Turbo Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
155 hp
Power (kW)
114 kW
Torque
240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
0–60 mph
8.6 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
9 seconds
Displacement
2,127 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,790 mm
(188.6 in)
Width
1,710 mm
(67.3 in)
Height
1,430 mm
(56.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,640 mm
(103.9 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,750 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-30
10W-40
15W-50
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
3.85 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
2.3 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
9.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
60 Ah
Alternator Charge Current
55 A
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
92 mm
(3.6 in)
Stroke
80 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
7.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Single-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Mechanical Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
75,000 km
(46,603 mi)
Air Filter
50,000 km
(31,069 mi)
Fuel Filter
75,000 km
(46,603 mi)
Spark Plug
50,000 km
(31,069 mi)
Brake Fluid
75,000 km / 3 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
6,250 km / 0.25 years
Engine Coolant
50,000 km / 2 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Overdrive
Yes
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
4.03 :1
2nd Gear
2.16 :1
3rd Gear
1.37 :1
4th Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.54 :1
Reverse
3.68 :1
Overdrive › Gear Ratio
4th Gear
0.79 :1
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
60 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Optional
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Control
Evaporative Control System
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons
Front (4)
Rear (2)
Brakes Material
Steel
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Solid
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Rear
Sports Suspension
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Beam Axle (Dead Axle)
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,430 mm
(56.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,360 mm
(53.5 in)
Turning Circle
9.8 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
950 mm
(37.4 in)
Head Room, Rear
920 mm
(36.2 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,011 mm
(39.8 in)
Leg Room, Rear
930 mm
(36.6 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,430 mm
(56.3 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,430 mm
(56.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,360 mm
(53.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,350 mm
(53.1 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,780 kg
(3,924 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,500 kg
(3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
665 kg
(1,466 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Max Towbar Download
90 kg
(198 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
855 kg
(1,885 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
990 kg
(2,183 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-up
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Black
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Window Lifts, Rear
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Front
Antenna
Yes
Mud Flaps
Front
Rear
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Headlight Wipers
Headlight Washers
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Metallic
Accent
Black
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
108
Central Bore (CB), front
65.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Voltmeter
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Turbo Pressure
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Optional
Controls
Faders
Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Cassette
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
4 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Back Pocket
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front
Rear
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Dashboard
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Sport
Yes
Number of Spokes
4
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
17.2 :1
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Through Rear Seats
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
615 litres
Depth
1,190 mm
(46.9 in)
Width
1,360 mm
(53.5 in)
Height
500 mm
(19.7 in)
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Velour
Seat Colour
Grey
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Manual
Cushion Tilt
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Manual
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Manual
8
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Manual
2
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
2
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Features
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Centre Rear Seat
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Belt Load Limiter
Driver: Yes
Passenger: -
Rear: -
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Other Features
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Number of Standard Keys
2
Total Number of Keys
2
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Production
Statistics
Production Number (Series)
2,862,573
Statistics › Production Number (Year)
1974
92,650
1975
116,723
1976
112,100
1977
105,275
1978
138,805
1979
130,070
1980
111,807
1981
133,086
1982
125,639
1983
133,104
1984
73,235
1985
69,511
1986
63,045
1987
55,318
1988
52,509
1989
42,846
1990
27,464
1991
20,790
1992
11,812
240
Model
5 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
240 Standard
1975–1993
240 Sedan Generations
3 of 5
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1st Generation 2nd Facelift
1981–1982
Year
1981
Powertrain
Turbo Manual
Horsepower
155 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
RWD
Gasoline