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Volvo 240 (P242,P244)

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22 versions · 18 Gasoline · 4 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.0 (103 KM) Selected Gasoline 103 KM 1984–1985
2.0 (82 KM) Selected Gasoline 82 KM 1974–1976
2.0 (90 KM) Selected Gasoline 90 KM 1976–1978
2.0 (97 KM) Selected Gasoline 97 KM 1980–1983
2.1 (100 KM) Selected Gasoline 100 KM 1979–1980
2.1 (107 KM) Selected Gasoline 107 KM 1980–1984
2.1 (123 KM) Selected Gasoline 123 KM 1974–1980
2.1 (97 KM) Selected Gasoline 97 KM 1974–1975
2.1 Turbo (155 KM) Selected Gasoline 155 KM 1980–1984
2.3 (110 KM) Selected Gasoline 110 KM 1984–1986
2.3 (112 KM) Selected Gasoline 112 KM 1980–1984
2.3 (113 KM) Selected Gasoline 113 KM 1986–1987
2.3 (115 KM) Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1986–1993
2.3 (131 KM) Selected Gasoline 131 KM 1983–1985
2.3 (133 KM) Selected Gasoline 133 KM 1984–1989
2.3 (136 KM) Selected Gasoline 136 KM 1980–1983
2.3 (140 KM) Selected Gasoline 140 KM 1978–1980
2.4 Diesel (82 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 82 KM 1979–1993
2.4 Diesel (82 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 82 KM 1978–1985
2.7 GLT6 (141 KM) Selected Gasoline 141 KM 1979–1980
2.4 Diesel (79 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 79 KM 1986–1993
2.4 Diesel (79 KM) Automatic Selected Diesel fuel 79 KM 1986–1993

Selected engine version

2.0 (103 KM)

Gasoline · 1984–1985

Engine power
103KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.0 (103 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1984
End of production
1985
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B200K
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.9 l
Coolant capacity
9.4 l
Power
103 KM

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Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.0 (82 KM)

Gasoline · 1974–1976

Engine power
82KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.0 (82 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1974
End of production
1976
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B20A
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
9.4 l
Power
82 KM

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Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.0 (90 KM)

Gasoline · 1976–1978

Engine power
90KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.0 (90 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1976
End of production
1978
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B19A
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
90 KM

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Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.0 (97 KM)

Gasoline · 1980–1983

Engine power
97KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.0 (97 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1980
End of production
1983
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B19A
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.9 l
Power
97 KM

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Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.1 (100 KM)

Gasoline · 1979–1980

Engine power
100KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.1 (100 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1979
End of production
1980
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B21A
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Power
100 KM

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Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.1 (107 KM)

Gasoline · 1980–1984

Engine power
107KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.1 (107 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1980
End of production
1984
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B21A
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.9 l
Power
107 KM

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Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.1 (123 KM)

Gasoline · 1974–1980

Engine power
123KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.1 (123 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1974
End of production
1980
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B21E
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.9 l
Coolant capacity
9.4 l
Power
123 KM

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Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.1 (97 KM)

Gasoline · 1974–1975

Engine power
97KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.1 (97 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1974
End of production
1975
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B21A
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.9 l
Coolant capacity
9.4 l
Power
97 KM

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Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.1 Turbo (155 KM)

Gasoline · 1980–1984

Engine power
155KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.1 Turbo (155 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1980
End of production
1984
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B21ET
Engine type
Turbocharger
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l
Coolant capacity
9.4 l
Power
155 KM

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Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.3 (110 KM)

Gasoline · 1984–1986

Engine power
110KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.3 (110 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1984
End of production
1986
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B230A
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.85 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
110 KM

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Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.3 (112 KM)

Gasoline · 1980–1984

Engine power
112KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.3 (112 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1980
End of production
1984
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B23A
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.85 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
112 KM

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Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.3 (113 KM)

Gasoline · 1986–1987

Engine power
113KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.3 (113 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1986
End of production
1987
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B230F
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.85 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
113 KM

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Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.3 (115 KM)

Gasoline · 1986–1993

Engine power
115KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.3 (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1986
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B230F
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.85 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
115 KM

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Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.3 (131 KM)

Gasoline · 1983–1985

Engine power
131KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.3 (131 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1983
End of production
1985
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B230E
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.85 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
131 KM

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Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.3 (133 KM)

Gasoline · 1984–1989

Engine power
133KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.3 (133 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1984
End of production
1989
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B230E
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.85 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
133 KM

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Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.3 (136 KM)

Gasoline · 1980–1983

Engine power
136KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.3 (136 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1980
End of production
1983
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B23E
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.85 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
136 KM

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Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.3 (140 KM)

Gasoline · 1978–1980

Engine power
140KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.3 (140 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1978
End of production
1980
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B23E
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
3.85 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
140 KM

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Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.4 Diesel (82 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1979–1993

Engine power
82KM
Torque
140Nm
Engine displacement
2,382cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.4 Diesel (82 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1979
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.5 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
D24
Engine displacement
2382 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
dohc
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
76.5 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
23.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
7 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
82 KM
Torque
140 Nm

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
580 l
Curb weight
1830 kg
Gross weight
2380 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Turning circle
10.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.4 Diesel (82 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1978–1985

Engine power
82KM
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.4 Diesel (82 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1978
End of production
1985
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Engine

Engine model / code
D24
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
7 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
82 KM

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Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.7 GLT6 (141 KM)

Gasoline · 1979–1980

Engine power
141KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.7 GLT6 (141 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1979
End of production
1980
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B27E
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Power
141 KM

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Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.4 Diesel (79 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1986–1993

Engine power
79KM
Engine displacement
2,382cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
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Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.4 Diesel (79 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1986
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Engine

Engine model / code
D24
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2382 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder bore
76.5 mm
Piston stroke
83 mm
Compression ratio
23
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
7 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
79 KM @ 4800 obr./min

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Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.4 Diesel (79 KM) Automatic

Diesel fuel · 1986–1993

Engine power
79KM
Engine displacement
2,382cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
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Basic version information

Brand
Volvo
Model
240
Version
240 (P242, P244)
Engine
2.4 Diesel (79 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1986
End of production
1993
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Engine

Engine model / code
D24
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2382 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder bore
76.5 mm
Piston stroke
83 mm
Compression ratio
23
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
7 l
Coolant capacity
9.5 l
Power
79 KM @ 4800 obr./min

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Fuel tank
60 l
Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
ABS
no