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1998 Volvo 940 Turbo

SwedenGasolineRWDSedan

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1998
Make
Volvo
Model
940
Variant
Turbo
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic Electrohydraulic
  • Manual, 4
  • 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Turbo
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
190 hp
Power (kW)
140 kW
Torque
280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
Displacement
2,316 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,870 mm (191.7 in)
Width
1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Height
1,410 mm (55.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,770 mm (109.1 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
5,100 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
1.75 – 7.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Cold Start Power
450 - 520 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
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
80,000 km (49,710 mi)
Air Filter
48,000 km (29,826 mi)
Fuel Filter
16,000 km (9,942 mi)
Spark Plug
48,000 km (29,826 mi)
Brake Fluid
48,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
8,000 km / 1 years
Transmission, Fluid
64,000 km (39,768 mi)

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic Electrohydraulic
  • Manual, 4
  • 5-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Overdrive
Yes
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.45 – 4.03 :1
2nd Gear
1.45 – 2.16 :1
3rd Gear

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
60 – 75 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

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Yes
  • Optional
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Beam Axle (Dead Axle)
Anti-roll Bar

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Turning Circle
9.9 m
Ground Clearance
107 mm (4.2 in)

Interior

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Turbo Pressure
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Front Panel
Yes
On-board Diagnostic, Port Type
OBD-II
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Armrest Hatch

Car Classification

American Classification
Volvo emblem
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
1 – 1.38 :1
4th Gear
0.69 – 1 :1
5th Gear
0.81 :1
Final Drive
3.73 – 3.91 :1
Reverse
2.21 – 3.68 :1
Overdrive › Gear Ratio
4th Gear
0.78 :1
Diameter
280 mm (11.0 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
265 mm (10.4 in)
Cooling
Solid
Front
21 - 23 mm (0.8 - 0.9 in)
Rear
19 mm (0.7 in)
Head Room, Front
990 mm (39.0 in)
Head Room, Rear
945 mm (37.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,430 mm (56.3 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,865 kg (4,112 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
700 kg (1,543 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg (220 lb)
Max Towbar Download
75 kg (165 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
945 kg (2,083 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
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
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Intermittent Control
Yes
Volume Water Tank
2 litres
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Spot Light
Optional
Headlight Wipers
Optional
Headlight Washers

Colour

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
Tightening Torque
85 Nm
Rim Material
Aluminium
Air Condition
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Optional
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Controls
  • Buttons
  • Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
950 g
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
RDS
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
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
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
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
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
  • Front
  • Rear
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Hydraulic
Sport
Optional
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Hatch Through Rear Seats
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
471 litres
Width
1,660 mm (65.4 in)

Design

Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard

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
Timer
Optional

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Portable Cooling Box
Optional
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Belt Pretensioner
DriverNo
PassengerNo
Rear-
Belt Load Limiter
DriverYes
Passenger-
Rear-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Yes
  • Optional
Differential Lock
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Three-channel
  • Yes
  • Optional
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) › Three-channel
Three-sensors

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Optional
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Number of Standard Keys
2
Total Number of Keys
2

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverNo
PassengerOptional
Rear-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver

Child Protection

Integrated Child Seat
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Optional
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)
632,710
Statistics › Production Number (Model)
2nd Generation
26,269
Statistics › Production Number (Year)
1990
67,055
1991
62,279
1992
50,749
1993
940
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
990 kg (2,183 lb)
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Sun Visors
Optional
Tinted Windows
  • Windscreen, upper part
  • Front
  • Second Row
  • Rear Window
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
  • Laminated
  • Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Optional
Antenna
Whip
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Windblocker
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Spoiler
Fixed
Optional
Front
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Optional
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Yes
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Temporary
Optional
Height
520 mm (20.5 in)
Sill Height
680 mm (26.8 in)
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Rubber/Rug
Optional
8
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Manual
4
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Powered
8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
8
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Armrest
Middle
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Optional
Cushion Tilt
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Manual
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Areas
  • Cushion
  • Backrest
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Yes
Centre Seat
Yes
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Centre Seat
Height Adjustment
Yes
  • Yes
  • Optional
  • Optional
    PassengerOptional
    Rear-
    55,330
    1994
    56,947
    1995
    32,858
    1996
    36,477
    1997
    23,988
    Sedan
    Variant
    Generation
    1st Generation
    Year
    Powertrain
    Horsepower
    190 hp
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Fuel
    Gasoline
    Transmission
    Automatic Electrohydraulic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed