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Somewhere in the dim mists of Volvo history, they hit upon putting intelligence into the model designations. Thus you get a first digit for the series, as in 100, 200, 300, 700, 900. After the 900 series they went off in other mystic directions.
The second digit signified the number of cylinders, such as 4 or 6. The only exception is the Diesel series, about which more later
The third digit is the number of doors, as in a 2door, 3door (343 model), 4door and 5door (wagon).
So you knew that a 265 was a 200 series 6cyl (PRV V6) wagon.
Also they used letters for the trim level. DL for base, or DeLuxe, and GL for GrandLuxe.
Well, things got complicated. The Diesel has 6 cylinders, but isn't a V6. The rear badge said 244 (or 245) Diesel. It had the GL trim. Then there was the 740 Turbo Diesel, more complication.
What about Turbos? 244 GLT, sometimes. 744 Turbo. Some turbos had the GL trim level. Then came the 16 valve B234 engine. 744 GLE? Some had a V6.
For 1982 and 83 the 200 series dropped the numbers entirely, using DL, GL, GLT, Diesel, etc. Then came the 700 series. Oops. They put the numbers back, but made all the third digits Zero.
So a 940 turbo would be a 944Ti if sedan, 945Ti wagon. Ti being turbo intercooler. The first turbos had no intercoolers so later ones say so.
Whether or not one's Volvo is actually badged 244Gl, 965, whatever, the use of the numbers is a nifty shortcut for describing the vehicle. Just don't try for insurance on a number that's not on the car. Confuses them royally.
Hope this is more help than confusion.
Regards,
Bob
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