1981 Volvo 240 GL
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Photo: Volvo 240 vorn by VonNortheim, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Volvo 244 en Eke by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Volvo 244 1982 by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the 240 sedan (1975–1993); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: Volvo 240 vorn by VonNortheim, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo 244 en Eke by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo 244 1982 by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Volvo 240 GL is a 98-hp 2.1-liter with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,360 MSRP.
It makes 98 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 110 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm.
The 240 measures 192.5 inches long on a 104.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,900 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,360 ($47,767 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4-cylinder, in-line |
| Displacement | 2.1 L |
| Horsepower | 98 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 110 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual (3-speed automatic optional) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 192.5 in |
| Width | 67.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,900 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Volvo 240 GL with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1981 Volvo 240.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.