Volvo 440
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| Manufacturer | Volvo Cars |
| Production | 1987-1997 |
| Predecessor | Volvo 340 |
| Class | Small family car |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Length | 4.30 m |
| Width | 1.69 m |
| Height | 1.39 m |
| Curb weight | 993-1069 kg |
| Related | Volvo 460 Volvo 480 |
The Volvo 440 is a small family car produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo Cars. It was built in DAF factories in The Netherlands, and was released in Europe in 1987.
It was a 5-door front wheel drive hatchback and used many components from the already-successful Volvo 480, including floorpan, front and rear suspension, engines, transmission and braking systems. Anti-lock brakes were available as an option. The car had a facelift in 1994 which included a new bonnet and nose, bringing its appearance inline with other contemporary Volvo models.
[edit] Engines
The Volvo 440 had a 1.7-litre Renault engine at launch, carried over from the Volvo 300 Series; this was available between 1988 and 1992. There was also 1.7 turbocharged engine with intercooler.
From 1992, the engines offered were substantially different; they were 1.6i, 1.8i and 2.0i naturaly aspired petrol engines and 1.7 litre turbo with ; 1.6 was equipped with multipoint-injection, 2.0 with both singlepoint- and multipoint-injection & 1.8 only with singlepoint-injection.
Most powerful petrol-engine was turbocharged 1.7 litre engine wich delivered 120 horsepower. All petrol-engines were made by Renault. There were also few carburator equipped engines but they were not very popular.
Diesel versions were available; a 1.9-litre Renault turbodiesel was offered - this was badged as either TD or Turbo Diesel, depending on which European market the car was sold in.
From 1994, the engines got slightly more powerful.
[edit] Trim levels
Early cars were available in GL, GLE and GLT trims. The GL trim level was basic; GLE was plush; and GLT was the 'luxury' trim level. From 1992, the range was the same for a year-and-a-half. Then, from 1994, the range was totally changed: base, S, SE and CD trims. This line-up continued until 1996, when the Volvo S40 and Volvo V40 replaced it.
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