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Re: Yearly variations in the 240DL's '85-93 200

posted by  someone claiming to be John L. on  Tue Dec 15 16:05 CST 1998 [RELATED]

1985: had older body style with quad rectangular headlights, and flat trunk lid on sedans. Canada had the 1982 style bumpers. Original B230F engine with weaker con rods. Mechanical speedo.

1986: First year of TV headlights and 3rd brake lights. Trunk lid reshaped to be a little curved. 240 designation returns on trunk or tailgate. Electronic speedo arrives. Headrests reshaped. Bumpers made stronger in comparison to U.S 1983-85 models. Canada loses strength in the bumper upgrade.

1987: M47 replaces M46 tranny. True 5-speed, but weaker than older tranny. New front seat belts.

1988: different starter.

1989: New ignition system, rear headrests standard, new steering wheel.

1990: Air bag standard on U.S. models. DL gains power windows, sunroof.

1991: ABS optional, no more DL model. New A/C switch, shift interlock on automatic. Aluminum tailgate with flush glass. Flush windshield

1992: Blacked out trim on grille, GL model returns.

1993: Heated power mirrors on all 240's. GL replaced with Classic model. Special trim, alloy wheels.






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