Volvo 240 1979
Volvo 240 1979
Volvo 240 1979
The front wheel housings are fitted with separate The door sills are ventilated and kept dry on the
protective inner mudguards made of impact- inside by means of an air slipstream. The outside is
resistant polypropylene to provide protection from also sprayed with polyester plastics to counteract
road chippings. The result is lower noise level and stone chipping damage.
better corrosion resistance.
The brake pipelines are made of hard and corrosion- The Volvo B21 engine fitted to the 240 series cars has
resistant copper/nickel alloy. been thoroughly developed and tested. I t is an
exceptionally reliable unit with excellent torque
characteristics.
Volvo 244 GLE
The higher performance injected engine develops halogen headlights,
244 GLE is the top of the 123hp (DIN). The sunroof, integral rear
244 range. The 244 GLE is specification includes 4 fog lights, colour keyed
for the discerning motorist speed manual gearbox with head restraints and door
who appreciates the overdrive on 4th gear or panels, carpeted boot, disc
traditional Volvo virtues, but 3 speed automatic trans- brakes all round, heated
wants the extra power and mission, metallic finish, driver's seat plus special
enjoyment this car can tinted glass, tachometer, badging.
provide. The 2.1 litre fuel headlamp wiper/washers,
Volvo 245 DL and GLE
The Volvo 240 estates offer you with 70 cu. ft. of loadspace. For
prestige and comfort which makes loading bulky items the rear door is
them leaders in their class. They are 3' 8" wide and 2' 6" high. The
real five door estate cars, not merely hinges are fitted on the outside to
modified saloons. They can carry five assist easy entry. Vinyl upholstery
adults in comfort and still take plenty is available as an option on these cars.
of luggage; with the rear seat folded ( A separate brochure is available
there is a cargo area over 6ft. long for Volvo 200 series estate cars).
Specifications
Engines
Other Standard Equipment
Four-cylinder, liquid-cooled with five-bearing crankshaft.
Combined lever for turn indicators, main and dipped beam and
Overhead camshaft and light-alloy cylinder head.
main beam flasher. Combined stalk for windscreen wipers with
Cooling System
two speeds and intermittent wipe facility and electric windscreen
Frost-proofed and sealed. Capacity 8.3 Imp. quart. (9.5 litres).
washers. Halogen headlights. Automatic day-running lights.
Electrical System
Automatic reversing lights. Boot light. Integral rear fog lights (244
12 V/60 Ah battery. 55 A alternator.
saloons only). Front head restraints. Rear `Fasten Seat Belts'
Fuel Tank
reminder. Inertia reel belts on front seats. Two inertia reel belts
Capacity 13.2 Imp. galls. (60 litres). Safety location beside rear
and one lap belt on rear seat. 'High-impact' laminated windscreen.
axle.
Padded sun visors. Day/night interior rear view mirror of safety
Transmission
type. Roof lining of pressed fibre-glass wool. Vanity mirror.
Manual, Diaphragm type clutch. Four-speed, fully synchronized
Child-proof rear door latches. Towing points front and rear.
gearbox. The Volvo 244GL, 244 GLE and 245 GLE have
Mud flaps. Wrap-around lights on saloons. Tinted glass
overdrive operating on fourth gear.
(244 GL/GLE, 245 GLE). Metallic Paint (244 GL/GLE, 245
Fully automatic transmission is also available.
GLE). Sun Roof (244 GL/GLE). Rear wiper/washer (245 DL/
Steering Gear
GLE). Heated driver's seat (244 GL/GLE, 245 GLE). Leather
Rack and pinion steering. Split steering column of safety type.
upholstery (244 GL/GLE, 245 GLE).
Suspension
Front : spring strut type.
Rear: live rear axle carried in longitudinal, rubber-mounted Turning Circle Diameter Between kerbs 32' 2" (9.8 m )
support arms. There are also two torque rods and an anti-roll bar. Boot Capacity (244 DL/GL/GLE) 21.5 cu. ft. (615 dm 3 )
Braking System Cargo Area Dimensions, 245 DL/245 GLE
Triangle split dual-circuit type. Each circuit acts simultaneously on Volume, rear seat up, approx. 42 cu. ft. (1.2 m 3 )
both front wheels and one rear wheel. Volume, rear seat dropped, approx. 70 cu. ft. (2.0 m 3 )
Special alloy brake piping. Disc brakes all round. Power assistance. Volume, concealed cavity, approx. 2.1 cu. ft. (59 dm 3 )
A relief valve in each circuit prevents the rear wheels from locking Tailgate opening, max. width 45.7" (1160 mm)
prematurely in emergency braking. The brake master cylinder is Gross Laden Weight:
of the stepped bore type. The hand brake operates independently 244 DL/GL/GLE 3925 lb. (1780 kg)
on the separate rear wheel drums. 245 DL/GLE 4229 lb. (1950 kg)
Instrumentation and Controls Permissible trailer weight 3307 lb. (1500 kg)
Padded dashboard. Rheostat-controlled instrument lighting. Six-
figure mileometer, tripmeter, fuel gauge and coolant temperature
gauge. Warning lamps for alternator charging, oil pressure, choke,
main beam, hand brake and brake failure. Tachometer. Bulb
integrity sensor. Audible and optical signs for turn indicators.
Glove box light. Combined steering wheel lock and ignition
switch. Centre console houses controls for electrically heated rear Warranty
window, headlamp wiper/washers and 4-way hazard warning 12 month warranty including labour and parts irrespective of
flashers; seat belt reminder; controls for heating and ventilation; mileage. We reserve the right to modify design and equipment
cigar lighter; ashtray; space for radio. without prior notice.
The factory reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, to prices, colours, materials, equipment, specifications and models and also to
discontinue models.
Standard equipment, 240 series