Volvo 700 Series

Volvo 740 GLE ( 1984-1989 )

The Volvo 700 series was a model name from Swedish car manufacturer Volvo for a car model that was produced both as a sedan and as a station wagon and a coupe.

Type designation

The type designation of different sedans and station wagons of the 740 - 760er and models as well as the coupe 780 The 760 was better equipped than the 740 (eg, standard alloy wheels, higher-quality interior with Veloursitzen, more chrome in the grille ). The 780 in turn was available only as a coupe version.

The structure of the type designation was divided as follows:

The first number was the series of (in this case the 700 series ). The second number called the cylinder of the engine. The third digit was referring to the number of doors.

Thus, for example, was a Volvo station wagon with a Type 745 four-cylinder engine or a type Volvo 764 sedan with a six-cylinder engine.

No rule without exceptions:

  • The diesel engines are fitted depending on the equipment, the type designation 740, although they had six cylinders.
  • The strongest versions of the four-cylinder petrol engines were also offered in the 760er.
  • All coupes had the type designation 780, but no variant had more than six cylinders.

Volvo 740 Kombi (1989-1992)

Volvo 760 Turbo ( 1989-1990)

History

With the 760, the first model of the 700 series was introduced in February 1982. It was this to be a complete redesign. In April 1984 added the 740, first as a sedan that range. In the spring of 1985, followed by the combi versions of both vehicles. As a third variant, the coupe was brought 780 to the market in the summer of 1985, which was not imported to Germany.

Mid-1992, after two years of parallel construction period of 700 and 900, the 700 series was replaced by the 900 series.

In parallel, the distribution Volvo 200 series to 1993, which led to a not very simple market positioning with two nearly the same car models.

Due to the angular design, the 700 models were given nicknames such as "container - Volvo ", "Swedish Bricks " or simply " Bricks ". Responsible for the design was Jan Wilsgaard.

In addition to the Scandinavian countries, the East German government used the Volvo 700 series as representation and government vehicles.

Market situation

Although Volvo also drove the comparable 200 series, the 700 series has enjoyed great popularity, probably also because the 700 series was the technically more modern vehicle.

During the twelve -year production period approximately 1.25 million 700s were built, about 830,000 sedans, station wagons and 400,000 around 8500 coupes from the 780

In Europe, the combination was more popular than the sedan, because it was with a load volume of up to 2200 l one of the largest on the market. On the U.S. market, the sedan was more customers.

The current market situation on the used market is favorable to buyers. Contrary to the 200 series can be found for the 700 series on the used car market, no increased demand. In particular, limousines are as not as good demand in the market. Suits achieve comparable prices to former competitors depending on the equipment, mileage and maintenance state. Due to the large-scale galvanizing the then 700 models, these models are from the 1990 production largely immune to rust. The tailgate of the station wagon models are made of aluminum and therefore often have harmless corrosion.

Technology

All 700 models are equipped with rear wheel drive. The 700 wagons and 740 sedans had a rear axle, as well as the 760 sedan and 780 coupe up to and including model year 1987. Starting with model year 1988 was a new split rear axle in the top models of the 700 sedans use.

In the 700 series, both petrol and diesel engines were used.

Typical four-cylinder gasoline engines with catalytic converters in Germany were:

  • B230F - 2316 cc displacement with 85 kW/115 hp
  • B200F - 1986 cc displacement with 82 kW/111 hp
  • B230FB - 2316 cc displacement with 96 kW/131 hp
  • B234F - 2316 cc, 16 valve engine with 114 kW/155 hp
  • B230FT - 2316 cc, turbo 114kW / 155 PS and 121 kW / 165 hp

Typical six-cylinder diesel engines ( from VW - license) were in Germany:

  • D24 - 2383 cc displacement with 60 kW/82 HP ( only 740)
  • D24T - 2383 cc, turbocharged with 80 kW/109 hp ( 740 & 760)
  • D24TIC - 2383 cc with turbocharger and intercooler with 90 kW/122 hp ( 740 & 760; 129 hp in the 780)

Typical six-cylinder gasoline engines without catalyst in Germany were:

  • B28E - 2849 cc with 115kW / 156 hp

Typical six-cylinder gasoline engines with catalytic converters in Germany were:

  • B280F - 2829 cc with 108 kW/147 hp

In addition, different engine variants were produced for other markets.

All former Volvo engines are given proper care today as durable engines. Motor mileage of 300,000 km and more are not uncommon. In the 16- valve engines, however, to pay meticulous attention to compliance with the timing belt change intervals.

For motors, B200F, B230F, B230FB and B230FT there are conversion kits that make them reach the emissions class Euro 2.

There were either 4 1 overdrive transmission (designation M46 ) or five-speed gearbox (M47 ) or automatic gearbox type ZF4HP22 or AW70 or AW71 apply.

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