1988 Volvo 740 Turbo

Sweden Gasoline RWD WagonUpdated Aug 25, 2026

Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 4,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 3,300 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
10W-30
15W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
10W-30
15W-40
Engine Oil, Volume: 3.85 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume: 2.3 – 7.7 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume: 9.5 litres

Car Battery

Voltage: 12 V
Battery Capacity: 60 Ah
Cold Start Power: 450 A
Alternator Charge Current: 100 A
Alternator Voltage: 14 V

Engine Configuration

Bore: 96 mm (3.8 in)
Stroke: 80 mm (3.1 in)
Compression Ratio: 8.7 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Turbocharger: Single-turbo
Synchronization: Timing Belt
Engine Placement: Front
Engine Mount: Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston
Fuel System: Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type: OHC
Engine Block: Cast Iron
Engine Heads: Aluminium
Engine Cooling: Liquid Cooling

Service Intervals

Timing Interval: 80,000 km (49,710 mi)
Air Filter: 48,000 km (29,826 mi)
Fuel Filter: 96,000 km (59,652 mi)
Spark Plug: 48,000 km (29,826 mi)
Brake Fluid: 48,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter: 8,000 km / 0.5 years
Engine Coolant: 48,000 km / 2 years
Transmission, Fluid: 32,000 km (19,884 mi)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Station Wagon
Pillars: A-D
Chassis Construction: Unibody
Body Material: Steel
Protective Moldings: Yes

Chassis › Protective Moldings

Front: Mid-Strip
Rear: Mid-Strip
Sides: Mid-Strip
Colour: Non-Painted

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Rear Doors: Conventional
Door Handles: Trigger

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Heated: Yes
House Colour: Black

Windscreen Wipers

Number of Wiper Speeds: 2
Intermittent Control: Yes
Volume Water Tank: 3.2 litres
Rear Wiper: Yes
Rear Washer System: Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front: Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front: 2

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

Windscreen, upper part: Optional
Second Row: Optional
Rear Window: Optional

Windows › Safety Glass

Front: Laminated
Side: Tempered
Rear: Tempered

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Tow Hook: Front
Rear
Roof Railing: Optional
Spoiler: Front
Antenna: Optional
Number of Exhaust Pipes: 1
Windblocker: Optional
Mud Flaps: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof

Sun Blind: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind

Tinted Glass: Optional

Other Equipment › Spoiler

Fixed: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Shift Indicator: Yes
Speedometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Coolant Temperature: Analogue
Odometer Limit: 1,000,000 km/miles

Climate Control

Air Condition: Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator: Optional
Number of Vents, Front: 4 pcs
Controls: Faders
Rotary Dials

Connectivity

Radio: Optional
Radio Preparation: Yes

Connectivity › Radio

AM: Optional
FM: Optional

Connectivity › Radio Preparation

Cassette: Optional

Displays

Equalizer: Optional

Speakers

Total Number of Speakers: 6 pcs

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Anti-glare: Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch: Front
Back Pocket: Yes
Coin Holder: Optional
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side

Lights

Read Light: Front

Other Equipment

Make-up Mirror: Passenger Side
Clock: Yes
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Front
Rear
Cigarette Lighter: Yes

Other Equipment › Clock

Analogue: Instrument Cluster

Other Equipment › Carpets

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Yes
Seat Height: Yes
Cushion Tilt: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes
Lumbar Support: Manual

Front Seats

Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Manual: 8
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Powered: 8 - 8 – 9999999.99
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total: 8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Manual: 4
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total: 4
Power Seat, Driver: Optional
Heated Seats: Driver
Passenger
Armrest: Middle

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Backrest Angle: Manual
Lumbar Support: Manual

Front Seats › Heated Seats

Areas: Cushion
Backrest

Second Seat Row

Armrest: Yes
Collapsible: Manual
Number of Seats: 3
Type of Seat: Adult

Second Seat Row › Collapsible

Split Fold Ratio: 60/40

Third/Fourth Seat Row

Third Seat Row: Optional

Colour & Material

Upholstery: Leather
Velour

Safety & Security