Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Volvo 440

In addition to 480 for Tractors platform with a transverse arrangement of the engine was made two more angular compact segment model D-Volvo 440, and 460. The Volvo 440 is 5-door with a characteristic staircase at the back door. The Volvo 440 debuts in June of 1988.

Volvo 440
Volvo 440

The response to the compact, but hatchback (luggage capacity of 330 to 1025 liters) has been very supportive. It seems that such qualities as reliability and image, it moved from the traditional large Volvo models, but nothing in common with them regarding the construction of this Volvo 440 is not.

Volvo 440
Volvo 440

A year later, a sedan, which, apart from other forms of swing, and was even lattice chromed radiator, which is, of course, making it more prestigious (after restyling in 1993, the two models have become the same front).

Volvo 440
Volvo 440

The bodies of the models much friendlier than the 480 th coupe, maintained proprietary passive safety system with a rigid frame cabin.

Volvo 440
Volvo 440

The large passenger and the driver of the Volvo 440 also somewhat problematic stay in the cabin, although in addition to the necessary adjustment of the seat and there is adjustable steering column height.

Volvo 440 Interior

Volvo 440
Volvo 440

With a total passenger compartment design simplicity inherent in the brand Volvo automobiles, appliances read all excellent, and management levers and buttons are the best in the field, and no problems for their use did not arise. In maneuvering prevented only the absence of power steering: despite the front-drive and front suspension McPherson, to the steering wheel you want to put a great deal of effort.

Volvo 440 Engine

Volvo 440
Volvo 440

Many devices originally should be present at the famous Volvo 440 brands, but it turns out they are laid only extra charge, and no small. Thus, all the electrical servo (mirrors, electric window lift, central locking locks, etc..), Well servo steering and ABS are steer ability, despite the turmoil suspension remained fairly decent, stable mode for direct, and in-turn of the Volvo 440 behaves typical of Tractors Scheme (with the dumping of gas arrives at large radius).

Volvo 440

Despite working the same amount of 1.7 liters, they have a different temperament and with good efficiency. Thus, the fuel most powerful supercharging 120-strong version does not exceed 10.6 l/100 km (but its service life and reliability are of great doubt), while carburetor 90 - or 79-strong (with a catalytic converter) versions for 9, 8 l/100 km in the city.

Volvo 440

Furthermore, in February 1990, a 102-strong 1,7-liter motor V18E with the central injection, which with the same cost quite decent dynamics (10.2 with up to hundreds).

Volvo 440

In 1993 the range added 1,6-liter injector 83-strong B16F for those who wish to further save on taxes, but for those who love power, but does not like to screw engine ringing, are 1,8-liter 90-strong B18U and 2 , 0-liter B20F power of 110 hp, which is developing quite decent torque 165 N * m at 3500 1 / min.

Volvo 440

In 1994, the company Renault - 90-strong 1,9-liter turbo F8Q that it is economical (7.4 l/100 km in the city) and (180 N * m at 2250 1 / min). Dispersal before with hundreds took 12 of them. Thus, selecting the engine of the Volvo 440 can taste each. Gearbox, as always, the choice or 5-step mechanical, or 4-diapazonny machine, which was not intended only to release capacity below 100 hp

Volvo 440

The Volvo 440 family with their small size dimensions saved all the dignity inherent in the northern brand, such as: a powerful corrosion protection of the body other than heating (with heated seats) and ventilation, a high overall reliability (although, in major repairs better not to engage the parts - any model of a Volvo cars). The keel clearance is 125 mm in total calm enough to ride on the Volvo 440/460 on our roads.

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