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Volvo 440 Cars For Sale In Australia

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In June 1988, the presentation of the 5-door hatchback Volvo 440 with a characteristic step on the rear door took place. At the heart of this car is the Volvo 480 platform. The model has the same basic technical structure as the 480th sports coupe. It has the same transversely mounted engine and front-wheel drive.

The audience very favorably greeted this compact but roomy hatchback.

In the role of power units, a whole range of engines borrowed from Renault were offered. The most common version is 1.7-liter, with the same workIn terms of volume, the power of cars with these engines can be different. The fact is that Volvo 440s were produced not only with a conventional carburetor engine, the power of which varied between 87-95 hp, but also in a turbocharged version, where the engine was already developing 120 hp.

In 1990, a new 102-horsepower 1.7-liter engine was added to the line of power units.

1993 saw an easy modernization of the 400-series family and the Volvo 440 in particular. Changes affected: optics, hood, which is now combined with a radiator grille and bumperin, which began to be painted in body color. In the cabin, on the center console, instead of control levers for the ventilation and heating system, more informative switches appeared.

The interior of the Volvo 440 is quite simple and laconic. The cabin is cozy and comfortable. The successful shape of the front and rear seats, high-quality upholstery materials, good noise insulation and height adjustment of the steering column (only in expensive trim levels) will make the trip in Volvo 440 pleasant and unforgettable.

The dashboard looks somewhat massive. Looks originalthe shape of the airflow deflectors of the passenger compartment, which are extended in a vertical plane.

Depending on the modification, the instrument panel can be of two types: with a speedometer, large analogue clock, fuel level and coolant temperature indicators, and also with a tachometer instead of a pointer clock. On both dashboards there are lamps informing about oil pressure, water level in the washer reservoir, brake fluid, doors that are not tightly closed, seat belts not fastened, and also that one of the front andand taillights or brake lights.

Well thought out interior lighting. For example, thanks to the illumination of the ignition lock, it is easy to find it even at night. For rear passengers, there are additional lamps built into the handles above the rear doors.

The back seat can comfortably accommodate three tall passengers. Plenty of room from the knees to the front seats. The overall dimensions of the Volvo 440 hatchback are 4311/1678/1405 mm, the base is 2502 mm. It is worth noting the small ground clearance - only 125 mm. Trunk volume in byOne state 330 liters, folding the backrests of the rear seats, it can be increased to 1025 liters.

In 1993, the range was supplemented by a 1.6-liter injection 83-horsepower B16F, a 1.8-liter 90-horsepower B18U and a 2.0-liter B20F with 110 horsepower. A year later, a 1.9-liter diesel unit with a capacity of 90 hp appeared.

Most Volvo 440 cars are equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox, 4-speed ZF automatic transmissions are found only on modifications with a power of over 100 hp.

The suspension on the Volvo 440 is moderately soft and energy intensive. Front independent - McPherson type,rear - also independent with a separately installed shock absorber and spring. To improve driving performance, the suspension is equipped with front and rear (on versions over 100 hp) anti-roll bar.

The rack and pinion steering has good feedback and sensitivity.

The braking system is characterized by good efficiency and ensures high active safety of the vehicle, even considering that the ABS system was installed only as an option. Front brakes - disce (on powerful versions - ventilated discs), the rear ones are also disc (on cars of early years of production - drum).

Volvo is known all over the world as a manufacturer of prestigious, comfortable and safe cars, including the Volvo 440. The car is designed with high passive safety requirements in mind: it has a rigid interior frame, reinforcing elements inside the doors and a safety frame (subframe) under the engine. In addition, the specially designed steering column folds down in case of a frontal impact, not grassbeating the driver's chest.

The Volvo 440 has a galvanized body and a good paint finish. The body is reliably protected from corrosion, the Swedish manufacturer gives it a 10-year guarantee against rust penetration. Despite the prestige, the car has a very modest basic configuration, so the power steering, central locking and power windows were installed only on request.

In 1996, the production of the Volvo 440 hatchback was discontinued.

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