360 trim levels

Post by **alistairolsen** » 12 Sep 2007 11:03 pm

What did each of the many and varied trim levels entail?

Does anyone know weights for the various specs?

Post by **trabitom99** » 17 Sep 2007 10:45 pm

alistairolsen wrote:What did each of the many and varied trim levels entail?

That'd probably take quite a while to answer

Maybe here's a start:

http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... php?t=4663
http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... php?t=1692
http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... php?t=2773

If you're based in the UK, rest assured that UK-spec 300's had more equipment thrown at them than any other market

alistairolsen wrote:Does anyone know weights for the various specs?

Again, very different depending on model year, engine, body shape & spec. The lightest would be a 3dr 1.4, the heaviest a 5dr GLT. Did you have any model in mind?

Tom

Post by **foggyjames** » 22 Sep 2007 04:14 am

In terms of UK market mk3 models, here's how it breaks down...

GL - Hatch, usually 3dr. Carb engine.
GLE - Hatch or saloon. Very rarely 3dr, if at all. Carb engine, unless 'Injection' badge added underneath.
GLT - All three bodystyles available. Injection engine.

Weight changes are minimal. The big difference is in bodystyle. 5dr adds about 50kg over 3dr. I think a saloon is a bit heavier again.

cheers

James

Post by **SteveP** » 22 Sep 2007 11:17 am

foggyjames wrote:I think a saloon is a bit heavier again.

Nope... saloons are lighter than 5 door hatches

Post by **foggyjames** » 22 Sep 2007 12:46 pm

Crikey...I'm quite surprised, given the extra length involved. Ho hum...

cheers

James

Post by **trabitom99** » 22 Sep 2007 06:50 pm

Maybe a hatch is heavier than a boot lid?

Tom

Post by **foggyjames** » 23 Sep 2007 01:46 am

I think that's almost certain...but there's quite a bit of extra metal in a saloon. Clearly not enough to make a difference though!

cheers

James

Post by **classicswede** » 23 Sep 2007 12:49 pm

Less glass in a saloon

Talking of trim levels whats the difference between a 340 GL and a GLE?

Post by **Chris_C** » 23 Sep 2007 03:51 pm

On a 340, GLE basically has fluffy seats, rev counter, everything that post F plate GL's got. As far as I can see, GLE was replaced with GL, and GL replaced with DL about 89, and then the 340 no trim designation was ex DL

Post by **classicswede** » 23 Sep 2007 05:04 pm

Ok here is another one if anyone knows - does a 1.7 fitted with a cat still have a carb?
I've any seen a couple with a cat badge whilst going past.

Post by **Chris_C** » 23 Sep 2007 07:52 pm

1.4 with cat certainly has a carb, Kar was catted. Not sure about the 1.7

Post by **340GLT** » 23 Sep 2007 10:55 pm

Yeh they are still carbed mate.
Adam

Post by **Chris_C** » 23 Sep 2007 11:24 pm

You know of a catted 1.7 Ad? I'm interested in the bellhousing

Post by **germ** » 23 Sep 2007 11:36 pm

i swear ive seen a 1.7 injection badge on the back of a red 340

maybe in france not sure.

Cheers
will