The 1984 Volvo 240 SaloonsThe minute you step inside a 1984Volvo 240 Saloon you'll realise you haveentered a unique environment. You willappreciate the practical benefitsassociated over the years with Volvos-lots of room for people and anexceptionally high standard ofluxury-plus Volvo's world famousvirtues-comfort, quality, safety andvalue for money. Today theseincomparable 240 Saloon cars are morerefined than ever, as a result of

continuing research and developmentand a commitment to providing VolvoOwners with the highest standard ofspecifications.

A presentation of the 1984 range of240 Saloon cars can be found in thisbrochure, but this is no substitute for apersonal inspection of the new 1984Volvos at your local Volvo dealership.

Your Volvo DealerYour local Volvo Dealer is ideallyequipped not only to answer any queriesyou may have about the 1984 range, butalso to look after every otherrequirement a Volvo owner has inconnection with his car. This includesAftersales Departments staffed bypeople who are highly trained in theskills of servicing, repairing andgenerally helping to maintain orrestore Volvos to their original high

Setting New Standardsquality levels. An example of yourDealer's commitment to looking afterhis customers is that he is now able tooffer a special Volvo Owner's Insurancescheme, exclusive to U.K. VolvoOwners, which has been specificallydesigned to reduce the normal costs ofcar ownership.

You can find your local Volvo Dealerin Yellow Pages, or phone VolvoCustomer Information on (0494) 33444.

When you visit your Volvo dealership

you'll notice the wide choice of models.The range starts with the 240 DLpowered by a 2.1 litre carburettorengine, with 5-speed manual gearbox.An automatic version is also available.The 240 GL is powered by the samerugged 2.1 litre engine but in additionto an enhanced interior trim, haselectric door mirrors, metallic paint andtinted glass as standard. The nextvariant is the 240 GLE which hasVolvo's 2.3 litre carburettor engine

with a 4-speed plus overdrive manualgearbox or alternatively, Volvo's new4-speed automatic transmission, and aneven more luxurious specification. Topof the 240 range, for sports carperformance coupled with high levels ofcomfort and luxury is the GLT, poweredby a 131 hp 2.3 litre fuel-injected enginecoupled with the same choice oftransmissions as the 240 GLE.

The standards by which safetyMany of the safety features which wetake for granted in today's cars werepioneered by Volvo in the 1950's. Forexample 3-point safety belts andlaminated windscreens. But for Volvo,safety goes much deeper than this; it isdesigned in from the start as part of atotal philosophy which alsoencompasses quality, reliability anddurability. Ample proof of the success ofthis approach comes from the SwedishMotor Vehicle Inspection Authority

whose findings show that the averagelife expectancy of a Volvo is 19.3 years,some 2.5 years longer than its closestrival.

The quality built into a Volvo meansthat it should hold its value better thanmost-a reassuring thought when youcome to change it for the latest Volvomodel-as many Volvo ownersregularly do. However, even a Volvohas to be maintained and servicedperiodically to perpetuate the

reliability and durability youpurchased it for. Your local VolvoDealer employs Volvo-trainedmechanics and uses genuine Volvoparts to ensure that the original safetyand quality built into your Volvo is keptup to standard.

and quality are measured1. Crumple zones front and rear.2. You and your passengers are protected byan extremely strong safety cage.3. Strong steel bars, welded into the doors,protect you in the event of side-on collisions.4. The petrol tank is safely situated awayfrom the rear bumper and isolated from thepassenger compartment.5. The steering wheel is designed to givemaximum protection in the event o f a crash.6. The laminated safety windscreen isexceptionally strong.7. Every model has Volvo's patented 3-pointinertia reel sa fety belts fitted to both front andrear seats.

8. The interior is designed with your safety inmind. No dangerous sharp edges, everythingpadded and covered.9. Volvo head restraints, essentialcomponents of the safety package, aredesigned to protect you from 'whiplash'accidents.10 . The high standards of body worktreatment help to keep your Volvo looking asgood as new, year after year.11. Slipstream ventilation keeps the door sillsdry and protects them from corrosion.12. Volvo apply underseal while the cars arestill inside the factory.13. Plastic inner wheel housings protect the

under body from flying stones and dirt.14. Exceptionally strong, wrap-aroundbumpers-capable of absorbing impacts ofup to 2.5 mph-prevent damage occurring inthe event of minor bumps and knocks.15. Parts of the car which are exposed toharsh treatment are made from hot-dipgalvanized metal covered with a layer of zinc.16. The most vulnerable parts of the exhaustsystem are made of corrosion-resistantaluminized metal.

Safety and confidenceCars in today's demanding drivingenvironment, require a special type ofsafety if motorists are to experiencenatural driving pleasure in allconditions.

The Volvo 240 Saloons are designedin such a way that with normal drivingskills you can deal easily withunexpected or difficult situations.

In short, this means that a Volvobehaves as you expect it to, even inextreme circumstances. After all, a

driver's ability must not be the decisivefactor where safety is concerned. A carmust behave predictably no matter howit is driven. Consequently the driverwill always remain in full control. Thisrequirement should apply not only tonormal road conditions, but also in thecase of a driver having to take suddenevasive action.

Perhaps this sounds obvious. But it'ssomething to which Volvo have devotedlarge-scale resources and development

you're always in controltime, and this careful attention andcommitment to safety is designed intoeach of their 240 Saloon cars.

It is the basis of safe, relaxed drivingwhich is the foundation of real drivingpleasure.

1. The triangular, dual-circuit brake systemretains 80% of braking effect even if one brakecircuit ceases to function. The unique steppedbore master cylinder also means that you donot need to increase pressure significantly onthe brake pedal in such a situation.2. The secret behind Volvo's Safety is adesign expertise produced by precisiontesting. Developing designs in which everycomponent has been chosen so that it will, incombination with all the other components,produce a car with excellent driving qualitiesunder any driving condition.3. With Volvo's power assisted rack andpinion steering, the driver is able to steer thecar safely with comfortable ease and precision.

The drivThe driver's environment in the Volvo240 Saloons has been created afterextensive studies of people in cars.

Everything has been done to enablethe driver to devote the greatestpossible attention to the road. A singleglance should be enough to give all theinformation he or she needs to stay incontrol at all times. One of the moreimportant features should be a gooddriver's seat. A comfortable driver is amore relaxed driver. This in turn means

a safer driver. Medical and orthopaedicconsultants have been involved in thedevelopment of the renowned Volvofront seat. The result is a seat with sucha wide range of adjustments thatvirtually every adult can find his or herideal individual driving position.Adjustable lumbar supports are builtinto both front seats to allow occupantsto adjust the shape of the back of theseats to suit their own body contours.This helps provide support for one of the

least protected but highly vulnerableparts of the body-the small of the backor lumbar region. The driver's seat isalso electrically heated to ensure morecomfort when starting winter journeys.

Notice too how easily you can reachall the switches and controls. As you cansee, the instrumentation is extremelycomprehensive, including a wide rangeof warning signals and reminders, eg.,the unique bulb integrity sensor whichcomes on if a dipped headlight, a rear

e r's carlight, a day running light or a brakelight should fail-a safety detail whichother road users will also appreciate.

A Volvo is also designed to give youexceptional visibility-you have morethan 90% all-round vision. The highlyefficient wipers and washers, theelectrically heated rear window, thelarge anti-dazzle rearview mirror, andthe internally adjustable door mirrorsall help maintain this excellent field ofvision.

N.B. The radio and additional instrumentsare genuine Volvo accessories.1. With a turning circle diameter of just 32 ft.2 ins. (better than a Volkswagen Gol f by a full7 inches) and power assisted steering, thespacious Volvo Saloon is easier to manoeuvrein tight spaces than many smaller cars. Veryhandy for school car parks or busy shoppingcentres.2. Volvo 240 Saloons are available withautomatic transmission (3-speed or a new4-speed version, according to model) or amanual gearbox (5-speed or 4-speed plusoverdrive depending on the model).

3. The famous Volvo driving seat has a widerange of positions . The adjustable lumbarsupport helps to keep your back relaxed and.comfortable, even after long journeys.

The famTotal family comfort and safetyincludes the children. Volvo'sinternational acclaim as one of thesafest cars in the world, combined withVolvo's special child safety features andaccessories, mean that children travelas safely as adults and in as muchcomfort.

But comfort is not just a question ofsitting in a soft seat-far from it. If youand your family are going to sit in alimited space, (think of it as a living-

room with an area of 3 square yards) fora reasonable length of time then it mustbe both relaxing and well ventilated.

So sit in the rear seat. There's realcomfort but at the same time providingthe support needed to travelcomfortably for long distances. There'splenty of room for arms and legs and theroof is high enough to accommodate tallpeople.

It should come as no suprise to findthat as a native of Scandinavia, the cars

ily carare built for cold winters. But Volvosdon't just have a large and efficientheating capacity; they are alsoextremely well equipped for cool airventilation. No fewer than 14 air inletsdistribute the air efficiently throughoutthe passenger compartment.

1.14 inlets make for an abundantavailability of ventilation.2. The illuminated glove compartment with atable" and vanity mirror is just one of a

Volvo Saloon car's numerous storagecompartments.3. Your Volvo dealer would be only too happyto tell you more about child- safety featuresand accessories.4. The rear centre armrest folds down toreveal an access to the boot which allows longobjects to be carried inside the car.

The choiceAll Volvo 240 Saloons are designed to besafe, comfortable and reliable. As wellas these fundamental qualities, the1984 range of 240 Saloons offers you achoice of specifications to suit yourindividual requirements.

Volvo 240 DLThe range starts with the 240 DLpowered by a 2.1 litre carburettorengine. Its standard specificationincludes power steering, centrallocking, headlamp wipers/washers,internally adjustable door mirrors, andfront spoiler. The 1984 240 DL has a5-speed manual gearbox oralternatively a 3-speed automaticversion.

Volvo 240 GLThe 240 GL is powered by the samerugged 2.1 litre engine with a 5-speedmanual gearbox or 3-speed automatic,but also has tinted glass, metallic paint,electric door mirrors, and an exclusiverange of upholstery.

is yours.Volvo 240 GLEThe next in line is the 240 GLE whichhas Volvo's 2.3 litre carburettor engine.It also features special alloy wheels,electrically operated front windows,electrically operated door mirrors andluxurious plush upholstery. The '84 240GLE is available with either a 4-speedmanual gearbox with overdrive or anew 4-speed automatic version.

Volvo 240 GLTThe top of the 240 range is the GLTwhich to those who know little aboutVolvo may come as something of asurprise. On top of the traditional Volvovirtues it has an outstanding level ofperformance like 0-60 mph in 10seconds and a top speed of 112 mphgenerated from a 131 hp 2.3 litre fuelinjection engine. It also has a luxuryspecification to match, includingelectrically operated door mirrors and

electric front and rear windows. TheGLT is available with a 4-speed manualplus overdrive or the new 4-speedautomatic gearbox.

The drivThere's a Volvo 240 Saloon car to meetyour individual requirements.

To assist you to choose, here is anoutline of Volvo 240 Saloon cars' engineand transmission programme.

A 2.1-litre carburettor engine (B21A)which delivers 102 hp (75 kW) DIN witha new 5-speed manual gearbox, wherethe fifth gear has the transmissioncharacteristics of an overdrive, is thecombination for the DL and GL.

Alternatively for these models there isthe convenience and comfort of a 3-speed automatic gearbox.

The 240 GLE sports a 2.3 litrecarburettor engine (B23A) producing112 hp (82 kW) DIN. This is combinedwith a four speed manual gearbox plusoverdrive, and new for 1984, Volvointroduce a 4-speed automatic gearbox.A 3-speed performance mode can besimply selected where the benefits ofthe fourth speed are not required.

In the GLT a 4-cylinder 2.3 litre fuelinjection engine (B23E) generates 131hp (96 kW) DIN and is combined witheither a 4-speed manual gearbox plusoverdrive or the new 4-speed automaticgearbox.

'ing force1. The B21A carburettor engine powers the240 DL and GL models. A rugged and provenVolvo engine which develops 102 h .2. The B23A carburettor engine. Thisrecently developed engine built into the 240GLE develops 112 hp (82 kW) and is a veryflexible and responsive unit.3. The B23E fuel injection engine. Volvo's131 hp (96 h W) high performance enginewhich takes the GLT from 0-60 in 10 seconds.4. Volvo's new 5-speed manual gearboxwhere the 5th gear has the transmissioncharacteristic of an overdrive. This isavailable on the DL and GL.

5. The 4-speed manual gearbox pluselectrically selected overdrive. Standard onthe GLE and GLT.6. Volvo's famous 3-speed automatic gearbox(DL and GL).7. Volvo's new 4-speed automatic gearbox(GLE and GLT).

Create your ownAs you can see, the 1984 Volvo 240Series Saloons offer you a wide range ofchoice all of which have extremely highstandard specifications. However, youmay wish to tailor your Volvo to yourown individual requirements.

Volvo Accessories enable you to dothis. They are specially designed forVolvos to complement the car and thusavoid looking like an afterthought.

The accessories shown on these pagesare just some examples from Volvo'sunique range.

Your Volvo dealer will be pleased togive you further information.

1. Self adhesive bumper stripes are anattractive addition for your Volvo, and alsoprovide an extra measure o f safety for nightdriving.2. Attractive side stripes can personaliseyour Volvo.3. A range of Volvo roofracks or load car-riers are available to suit your requirements.

Volvo Saloon4. A front pillar mounted aerial is just oneof the range ofancillary products availablein the Volvo `In Car Entertainment' pro-gramme.5. An alternative to the regular fixed towbar is this swinging' version which foldsaway when not in use.6.25-spoke light alloy rims give your car aneven more attractive look.

7. A carrycot should normally be secured bycarrycot restraint straps.If these are not used, a child bench will fillthe gap between a front and rear seat.8. Attached to the back of the driver's seat,a child guard will prevent a child from be-ing thrown between the front seats in theevent of an accident or heavy braking.

These two accessories may be fitted forextra safety, however, we recommend thatyour child should always be protected by aVolvo approved child safety restraint.

9. Front auxiliary lights, with halogenbulbs, are fitted using anti -vibration struts.

10 . One of a range of Volvo radios and ra-dio cassettes which are specifically de -

signed by Volvo to give the very best insound quality.11. A variety of additional instruments canbe fitted to the fascia of your Volvo.12. For additional safety and comfort, rearhead restraints and covers can be fitted toyour 240 Saloon.

N.B. `A' engines are fitted with a carburettor, `E' engines are fuel injected.

Warranty12 month warranty without mileage limita-tions.

The factory reserves the right to makechanges at any time, without notice, toprices, colours, material, equipment orspecifications and also to discontinuemodels.

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Technical Information 240 DL 240 GL 240 GLE GLTEngineDesignation B21A B21A B23A B23EConfiguration In line 4 In line 4 In line 4 In line 4Displacement (cm3) 2127 2127 2316 2316Max. output kW DIN at r/s

(hp DIN r/min) 75/88 (102/5250) 75/88 (102/5250) 82/83 (112/5000) 96/90 (131/5400)

Max. torque Nm DIN at r/s(kpm DIN r/min) 170/50 (17.3/3000) 170/50 (17.3/3000) 185/42 (18.9j2500) 190/60 (19.4/3600)

Compression ratio/Octanerating 10.0:1/98 10.0:1/98 10.3:1/98 10.0:1/98

Electrical SystemAlternator rating/Batterycapacity 55A/ 12 V 60 Ah 55 A/ 12 V 60 Ah 55 A / 12 V 60 Ah 55 A/ 12 V 60 Ah

Ignition system Breaker points Breaker points Breaker Points Contactlesstransistorised

Steering GearRack and pinion, power ass.Ratio 17.3:1 17.3:1 17.3:1 17.3:1

Turning circle 9.8 m (32 ft 2 ins) 9.8 m (32 ft 2 ins) 9.8 m (32 ft 2 ins) 9.8 m (32 ft 2 ins)Wheels and TyresTyres 175 SR 175 SR 185/70T 195 HRRims 5 J-14" 5.5 J-14" 5.5 J-14" Alloy 6.0 J-15" AlloyBrakesFront/Rear Disc/disc Disc/disc Disc/disc Disc/discCooling SystemFrost-proofed and sealed.VolVolume (1/pts) 9.5/16.6 9.5/16.6 9.5/16.6 9.5/16.6

Fuel TankVolume (1/gals) 60/13.2 60/13.2 60/132 60/13.2TransmissionManual gearbox 5-speed 5-speed 4 speed with

overdrive4 speed with

overdriveAutomatic 3 stage torque

convertor3 stage torque

convertor4 stage torque

convertor4 stage torque

convertorSuspensionFront Spring strut Spring strut Spring strut Spring strutRear Live Live Live LiveWeights/CapacityMax. Gross weight (kg/lbs) 1780/3921 1780/3921 1780/3921 1780/3921Permissible Trailer Weight(kg/lbs) 1500/3307 1500/3307 1500/3307 1500/3307

Boot capacity (cu.ft.) 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.7