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740
1989 Volvo 740 GLE
Sweden
Gasoline
RWD
Wagon
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
1989
Make
Volvo
Model
740
Variant
GLE
Body Style
Wagon
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
GLE Station Wagon
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
155 hp
Power (kW)
114 kW
Torque
203 Nm (150 lb-ft)
Displacement
2,316 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,785 mm
(188.4 in)
Width
1,750 mm
(68.9 in)
Height
1,435 mm
(56.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,770 mm
(109.1 in)
Curb weight
1,399 kg
(3,084 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,700 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,450 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
1.5 – 7.7 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
9.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
60 Ah
Cold Start Power
500 A
Alternator Charge Current
80 A
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
96 mm
(3.8 in)
Stroke
80 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
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)
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.73 – 4.03 :1
2nd Gear
1.56 – 2.16 :1
3rd Gear
1 – 1.37 :1
4th Gear
0.73 – 1 :1
5th Gear
0.82 :1
Final Drive
3.73 – 3.91 :1
Reverse
2.09 – 3.68 :1
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
60 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Optional
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Emission
Emission Control
Catalyst
Evaporative Control System
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Steel
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Solid
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Beam Axle (Dead Axle)
Anti-roll Bar
Front
19 - 21 mm
(0.7 - 0.8 in)
Rear
16 - 19 mm
(0.6 - 0.7 in)
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,460 mm
(57.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,460 mm
(57.5 in)
Turning Circle
9.9 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
980 mm
(38.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
945 mm
(37.2 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,029 mm
(40.5 in)
Leg Room, Rear
917 mm
(36.1 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,430 mm
(56.3 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,430 mm
(56.3 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,920 kg
(4,233 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,500 kg
(3,307 lb)
Cargo Capacity
475 kg
(1,047 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
880 kg
(1,940 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
1,050 kg
(2,315 lb)
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
Optional
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
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
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
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Spot Light
Optional
Colour
Accent
Chrome
Door Handles
Non-painted
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
108
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
65.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Temporary
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Shift Indicator
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
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
AM
FM
Media Format
Cassette
Displays
Equalizer
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
4 - 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
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Sport
Optional
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
16.9 :1
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Optional
Barrier Net/Grid
Optional
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Second Trunk Compartment
Optional
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
1,110 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
2,120 litres
Depth
1,055 mm
(41.5 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,815 mm
(71.5 in)
Width
1,510 mm
(59.4 in)
Height
820 mm
(32.3 in)
Cover
Sliding
Optional
Cover › Sliding
Manual
Optional
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Rubber/Rug
Optional
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Pedals
Brown
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
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
Seat Depth
Optional
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
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Portable Cooling Box
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Centre Rear Seat
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Type of Belt › Three-Point-Belt
Centre Rear Seat
Optional
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Optional
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Optional
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Number of Standard Keys
2
Total Number of Keys
2
Airbags
Frontal Airbag
Driver: Optional
Passenger: -
Rear: -
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Front Panel
Yes
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Production
Statistics
Production Number (Series)
1,239,222
Statistics › Production Number (Year)
1985
70,434
1986
61,613
1987
67,306
1988
72,312
1989
78,249
1990
26,128
1991
20,355
740
Model
9 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Wagon
Variant
740 GLE
1988–1991
740 GLE Wagon Generations
1 of 2
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1st Generation
1988–1989
Year
1989
Powertrain
GLE Station Wagon
Horsepower
155 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
WagonWagon
RWD
Automatic Electrohydraulic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline