Volvo , 940/960 , Generation 1 , 940 S/GL/GLE (1990-1998)

Engine and Performance

• 2.3L B230F I4 engine with 8 valves (1989-1995)
  • Produces 140 horsepower at 5,500 rpm
  • Torque: 185 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm
• 2.3L B230FT I4 turbocharged engine (1991-1995)
  • Produces 170 horsepower at 5,000 rpm
  • Torque: 207 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm
• 2.9L B282F inline-6 engine with 12 valves (1987-1990)
  • Produces 180 horsepower at 5,500 rpm
  • Torque: 220 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm

Transmission and Drivetrain

• 4-speed AW 50-10/40 manual transmission (1989-1992)
• 5-speed Getrag F325 manual transmission (1991-1998)
• 4-speed Aisin-Warner AU34 automatic transmission (1989-1998)

Interior and Features

• Cloth or leather upholstery
• Adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support
• Rear seats fold down for cargo space
• Power windows, mirrors, and locks (on GL and GLE trims)
• Cruise control (on GL and GLE trims)
• Optional features: sunroof, rear window defroster, passenger seat memory

Exterior and Design

• Rear-wheel drive layout with live rear axle
• Front and rear anti-roll bars for improved handling
• Power steering (on all models from 1991 onwards)
• 15-inch steel or alloy wheels (depending on trim level)

Safety Features

• Dual front airbags as standard equipment (1990-1995)
• Side impact protection beams in doors and roof
• Rear child seat anchors

Model Variants

• S: Base model with cloth upholstery, manual transmission, and 2.3L I4 engine
• GL: Mid-range model with leather upholstery, power windows and locks, and 2.3L turbocharged I4 engine
• GLE: Top-of-the-line model with sunroof, rear window defroster, passenger seat memory, and 2.9L inline-6 engine

Production and Sales

• Produced from 1985 to 1998 (with facelifts in 1990 and 1994)
• Sold primarily in Europe, North America, and Australia during the 1990s