Volvo 300 Series

Volvo 300 Series
1990 Volvo 340 GL
Overview
Manufacturer	Volvo Cars
Production	1976–1991
Assembly	Netherlands: Born (Volvo Car B.V.) Malaysia: Shah Alam (Swedish Motor Assemblies, CKD) Indonesia: Jakarta (CKD)
Designer	John de Vries[1]
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car / Small family car (C)
Body style	3/5-door hatchback 4-door saloon
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	1289 cc B13 OHV I4 1397 cc B14 OHV I4 1721 cc B172 SOHC I4 1986 cc B19/B200 SOHC I4 1596 cc D16 diesel I4
Transmission	4-speed Volvo M45 R manual 5-speed Volvo M47 R manual CVT
Dimensions
Curb weight	3-door: 959–1,092 kg (2,114–2,407 lb) 4-door: 978–1,097 kg (2,156–2,418 lb) 5-door: 985–1,113 kg (2,172–2,454 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Volvo 66
Successor	Volvo 400 Series

The Volvo 300 Series is a rear-wheel-drive small family car sold from 1976^[2] through 1991, both as a hatchback and (from 1984) as a conventional notchback saloon.

It was launched in the Netherlands shortly after Volvo acquired a significant stake in the passenger car division of DAF in 1973. The series consisted of the Volvo 340 (previously 343/345) and the later Volvo 360.