The 200 series is the Volvo’s highest selling model, with 2.8 million vehicles manufactured over a life span from 1974-1993.

Volvo Adventures has a good  history of the 240.

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Specs for wagon, 1990-1993:

2.3 liter / 141 cui fuel-injected four cylinder

114 hp, 136 f/p torque

EPA – 20 mpg city / 25 mpg highway

0-60mph – 10.1 seconds

Dimensions

Wheelbase, in. – 104.3

Overall Length, in. – 190.7

Overall Width, in. – 67.7

Overall Height, in. – 57.5

Curb Weight, lbs. – 3051

Cargo Volume, cu. ft. – 76.0

Seating Capacity – 7

Front Head Room, in. – 37.9

Max. Front Leg Room, in. – 40.1