Volvo L340
Appearance
Volvo L340 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Volvo |
Production | 1950 - 1956, approx. 4,900 produced[1] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Light truck |
Related | Volvo PV800 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 3,670 cc (3.7 L) ED I6[1] |
Transmission | 4 speed non-syncro manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3.5–3.9 m (137.8–153.5 in)[1] |
Curb weight | 5,200 kg (11,464 lb) (gross weight)[1] |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Volvo Sharpnose |
Successor | Volvo Snabbe |
The Volvo L340 was a light truck produced by Swedish automaker Volvo between 1950 and 1956.
History
[edit]The L340, introduced in 1950, was an update of the predecessor L201/202. The mechanical components were the same, but the truck got a more modern front end, derived from the contemporary taxicab PV831/832.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Olsson, Christer (1987). Volvo - Lastbilarna igår och idag. Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB. ISBN 91-86442-76-7.
- ^ Volvo Trucks Global - history
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