Volvo 244 DL 1980: Swedish tank (24 photos + 3 videos)

The most iconic of all Volvo cars - all Swedish cars, if it comes to that - there was and always will be a 200 series in the form bricks.





Volvo has always been famous for being built like a tank. For the entire models have rarely boasted any outstanding style or power, but it was known that in a collision, a car received significantly less damage than any other car.



Such a reputation was not built overnight, and it took Volvo many years to achieve cult status in the world of security, which she still uses to this day. But if I had to look for one model, which secured this status for him, then this, of course, would be the famous 200 series. It was produced in Europe from 1974 to 1993 and found more than 2.8 million buyers.





It is not difficult to conclude that the 200 series has become the successor another legendary Volvo model. This is the 140th series, which is not surprising because many people know that both machines were developed by the same man - Jan Wilsgaard.



A copy of today's story from the American market, and make such a conclusion is not difficult if you look at the shape of the headlights. It was also the most a big change between the configuration of 244s from two continents, since "overseas" the double headlight rule still existed, valid until 1986. It can be concluded that the 200th series has lost its charm, but the security was so great that buyers didn't really mind. What they have been criticized for is their power engine.



It can be concluded that the 200th series has lost its charm, but the security was so great that the buyers didn't really mind. What they were criticized for was the power of the engine.



Although the Swedish car manufacturer will offer six-cylinder versions, as well as turbocharged petrol engines, most were sold in the US market with naturally aspirated 2.1-liter gasoline engine.



He developed 106 hp. and maximum torque of 170 Nm. He was offered with a standard manual transmission, but this a specific model offers a three-speed automatic. According to the factory information, it took 12.2 seconds to accelerate from standstill to 100 km / h, and the maximum speed was 170 km / h.



Note that the 244 was by no means an affordable car and cost $15,995, or $57,790 in today's money.



Unfortunately hardly any Volvo throughout history was considered a coveted classic, with the exception, of course, of the sporty P1800, and 244. The average cost of a copy in excellent condition is 10,000 dollars, but overseas.