The Volvo 240 was a series of automobiles produced by Volvo Cars from 1974 to 1993. It was introduced in the United States in 1976 as a more luxurious and sporty version of the Volvo 244. The 240 was available as a coupe, sedan, or station wagon, and was initially powered by Volvo's inline-4 engine.
The Volvo 240 was produced for nearly two decades, from 1974 to 1993. In that time, it became one of the most popular models ever produced by the company. More than 2.8 million units were sold worldwide, with nearly 1.1 million of those being sold in the United States.
The Volvo 240 was originally designed as a more luxurious and sporty version of the Volvo 244. However, it quickly became one of the most popular models ever produced by the company. In fact, more than 2.8 million units were sold worldwide, with nearly 1.1 million of those being sold in the United States.