Volvo 440
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The Volvo 440 was
launched in 1988 and was manufactured side by side with the Volvo 340 for a
couple of years, after which the 440 and its later sibling the 460 took over
the compact car role in the Volvo range.
The Volvo 440 had the same
basic technical structure and layout as the 480 sports coupe. This means it
shared the sports model's transverse engine and front wheel drive, and of
course it reaped the benefits of the 480's excellent handling and
roadholding.
During its model life, the 440 was available with a number
of different engines ranging from 1.6 to 2.0 litres. All were 4-cylinder units
with a single overhead camshaft, and all were developed from the same engine
family.
The 440 was a 5-door hatchback with a characteristic spoiler lip
on the tailgate - a design element made famous in the 300 Series.
For
the 1994 model year, the 440 underwent a major cosmetic redesign to bring it
more into line with its larger 850 stablemate.
Technical facts:
|
| Prod. years: |
1988 - |
| Prod. volume: |
359,382 up to end
1995 |
| Body style: |
5-door hatchback
|
| Engine: |
4-cylinder in-line
OHC 1,596 cc, 1,721 cc with or without turbo, 1,794 cc or 1,998 cc, and
4-cylinder in-line OHC 1,870 cc Turbo Diesel |
| Transmission: |
5-speed manual,
4-speed automatic or CVT |
| Brakes: |
Hydraulic, disc
brakes front and drums rear or discs all round |
| Dimensions: |
Overall length 431
cm/169.7" wheelbase 250 cm/98" |
