Volvo 940

The Volvo 940 is among the last in the long-running line of large rear-wheel drive cars from Volvo. Introduced in 1991, the Volvo 940 was essentially a cosmetic reskinning of the 740. All drivetrains, and most options available in the Volvo 940 had been available in the 740. The Volvo 940 was more closely related to the 740 than the 760, sharing the same dashboard, drivetrain choices, and sheet metal from the A-pillar forward. In contrast, the 960 was an evolution of the 760. The 760 / 960 front sheet metal, independent rear suspension, dashboard, and other interior features were all exclusive to the two upscale models. In the United States, the 1991 940 was offered in three versions: the 940GLE used a 16-valve version of the 2.3-liter engine, the Volvo 940 Turbo used a turbocharged 2.3-liter, and the top-end 940SE (turbo) included body-colored trim, and the premium features (leather, power seats/moonroof, etc.) as standard equipment. In 1992, the 940 GLE was downgraded with a 114 bhp 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine and sold as the 940 GL (or basic 940 in some export markets). The 940 SE was altered in such a fashion that it was a 960 Turbo sold as the 940 SE, but the 940 Turbo remained largely unchanged. Production of the 940 series ended in 1998.