Volvo 900 Series

Volvo 940 (1990-1994)

The Volvo 900 series is a series of automobile models of the Swedish automaker Volvo, which belong to the upper middle class and were manufactured from mid 1990 to early 1998.

Type designation

The 900 series included the first vehicle types 940 and 960

The terms are usually for the number of cylinders of the engine (940: Four-cylinder, 960: Six cylinder).

End of 1996, Volvo changed the commercial names of its models: The station wagons were now on as "V", the model as " S" ( for Sedan = eng for sedan. ) Denotes ( for Versatility = eng for versatility. ). The each subsequent two-digit number represents the series (eg, S40, V70 ). From the 960 sedan as was the S90, from the 960 station wagon V90. However, there are also vehicles that were built during the model year 1997, but the type designation 960 carry.

Distinguish can be the S90/V90 from the 964/965 based on little things, for example, by the arrangement of the seat heater switch. These are no longer arranged in succession in the same direction, but are on the left and right behind the automatic selector lever.

The 940 was not affected by the change of the type designations. It was sold to the end of production of the conventional label.

Model history

The 900 series was introduced in August 1990 as a further development of the 700 series and solved this mid-1992 completely.

The 960s were largely identical with the 940er models, however, had a higher quality equipment and were always equipped with the most provided for the respective market engines ( 2.3 turbo and 2.4 turbo diesel not available in Germany ). In addition, the 960 sedans were equipped with the elaborate multi-arm rear axle multilink I, which had been already used in the saloons of the 760. The 940 saloon and estate cars were all fitted with a rear live axle, but showed a good-natured temperament by its toe and camber stability.

Volvo 940 Estate ( 1990-1994)

End of 1994, a clear visual differentiation between the 960s and the 940er models was made. The changes were so extensive ( and Others completely modified front end with improved aerodynamics ) that one generally speaks of the 960 type II. At this time the 960s a completely redesigned multi-link rear axle multilink II received with a transverse leaf spring made ​​of glass fiber reinforced plastic, auxiliary springs and shock absorbers with automatic level control. This rear axle was used in both the sedan and the wagon.

Rear view

Volvo 960 Estate (1994-1996)

During the delivery of the 940 sedan for the German market was set early, enjoyed the 940 station wagon, although technically obsolete at this point, until the end of production of large popularity. When the construction of the 900 series was discontinued in the spring of 1998, this meant the end of the rear-wheel drive era at Volvo.

Specifications

As with the 700 series, it remained in the 900 - series wheelbase of 2770 mm. The outer length varies depending on the version between 4844 mm and 4871 mm. There was also the remarks 960 Executive or S90 Executive. This is to sedans with extended wheelbase and an overall length of about 5 meters. Likewise, there are some special vehicles produced by Volvo based on the 900 series, for example, Ambulances and hearses. The curb weight is between 1327 kg and 1710 kg. The permissible trailer load braked maximum of 2.0 tonnes. The space offers a load volume of up to 2200 liters, the combined values ​​that are not reached by most of our competitors today. Due to the use of many of galvanized sheet metal for the body, excellent workmanship of the body, extensive application of cavity sealing and underbody protection and numerous aluminum components ( inter alia bonnet at 960 and tailgate at 945 and 965 ), the vehicles are well protected against rust.

The engines were mostly taken from the 200 and 700 series and revised for the 940/960. Was specifically developed for the 960 six-cylinder in-line engine ( gasoline). It replaced the Euro - PRV V6 engine, which had been introduced with the Volvo 264. With the development of the engine, the Porsche Development Center in Weissach was commissioned. He laid the foundation for a modular system, from which the five-cylinder in-line engines (gasoline), the Volvo 850, emerged S/V70 and S80. The notable features those motors have individual coils, dry cylinder liners made of a special aluminum alloy, air-gap- insulated pants tubes and a 6 -into-2 - into -1 exhaust system. The 3.0i engine (150 kW/204 hp), it was only in combination with a 4- speed automatic transmission, the 132 kW version and the 2.5i engine with five-speed manual gearbox.

From model year 1993, the safety in a side collision, was introduced in addition to the already existing impact protection tubes in all four doors in all vehicles of the series 900, the so-called SIPS system for improvement. This consists of special reinforcements of the roof, the floor pan, the B-pillars and cross members in the front seats. By special padding in the doors, the impact energy is routed to the struts in the seats, so as to obtain the survival space in the vehicle. In later years, other model of the B-pillar reinforcement were made and in addition, introduced into the seat side airbag.

Volvo 940:

Four-cylinder in-line engine ( gasoline engine ) ( aluminum head, cast iron block, overhead camshaft via a toothed belt, 2 or 4 valves per cylinder, all with 3- way catalytic converter )

  • 2.0i (82 kW/112 hp)
  • 2.0i Soft - Turbo ( 114 kW/155 hp); B200FT (rare)
  • 2.3i (96 kW/131 hp)
  • 2.3i Soft - Turbo ( 99 kW/135 hp)
  • 2.3i 16v DOHC (114 kW/155 hp)
  • 2.3i Turbo and Turbo Intercooler * (121 kW/165 hp)

Six-cylinder in-line engine ( diesel ) ( VW, aluminum - head, cast iron block, overhead camshaft via a toothed belt, 2 valves per cylinder, later with Oxi - Kat )

  • 2.4 diesel (60 kW/82 hp)
  • 2.4 turbo diesel (80 kW/109 hp)
  • 2.4 turbo diesel intercooler * (85 kW/115 hp) to 1993
  • 2.4 turbo diesel intercooler * (90 kW/122 hp ) from 1992

* With charge air cooling

Volvo 960 I ( 8/1990 until 12/ 1994)

Four-cylinder in-line engine ( gasoline engine ) ( aluminum head, cast iron block, overhead camshaft via a toothed belt, two or four valves per cylinder, all with a fully controlled three -way catalytic converter)

  • 2.0i DOHC 16v Turbo (140 kW/190 hp)
  • 2.3i Turbo ( 115 kW/156 hp)

Six-cylinder in-line engine (gasoline) ( aluminum head, aluminum block: two overhead camshafts timing belt, 4 valves per cylinder, closed-loop 3 -way catalytic converter)

  • 3.0i (150 kW/204 hp)

Six-cylinder in-line engine ( diesel ) ( VW, aluminum - head, cast iron block, overhead camshaft via a toothed belt, 2 valves per cylinder, later with Oxi - Kat )

  • 2.4 turbo diesel intercooler * (90 kW/122 hp)

* With charge air cooling

Volvo 960 II ( 12/1994 until 12/ 1996) for Germany

Six-cylinder in-line engine (gasoline) ( aluminum head, aluminum block: two overhead camshafts timing belt, 4 valves per cylinder, closed-loop 3 -way catalytic converter)

  • 2.5i (121 kW/170 hp)
  • 3.0i (150 kW/204 hp)

Volvo S90/V90 (12 / 1996-4 / 1998) for Germany

Six-cylinder in-line engine (gasoline) ( aluminum head, aluminum block: two overhead camshafts timing belt, 4 valves per cylinder, closed-loop 3 -way catalytic converter)

  • 3.0i (132 kW/180 hp)
  • 3.0i (150 kW/204 hp)

A total of approximately 670,000 cars of the 900 series were built, of which about 280,000 station wagons and 390,000 sedans.

Volvo V90 (1996-1998 )

Volvo S90 Pullman the Danish royal family

In small numbers of 960 Pullman/S90 Pullman was additionally produced as a representative car from Volvo.

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