A five-door model, the 345, was added in August 1979 for the 1980 model year. The extra doors added 30 kg (66 lb); other modifications included better brakes, a slightly larger track due to …

Under the hood, the 345 featured a choice of two engines. The 1.4-liter was supplied by Renault, while Volvo developed the 2.0-liter unit in-house. Both were paired to a 4-speed manual...

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Complete timeline of VOLVO 345 models and generations, with photos, specs reference and production years

Engine: 4-cylinder, in-line OHV, 1,397 cc; 4-cylinder, in-line SOHC, 1,986 cc; 4-cylinder, in-line, 1,721 cc or 4-cylinder, in-line SOHC 1,596 cc diesel. Transmission: Automatic, continuously …

Model: 345. Produced: 358,024. Body: 5-door hatchback. Engine: 4-cylinder, in-line OHV, 1,397 cc; 4-cylinder, in-line SOHC, 1,986 cc; 4-cylinder, in-line, 1,721 cc or 4-cylinder, in-line SOHC …

Model: 343, 345, 360. Produced: 1,006,401. Body: 3-door hatchback, 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback. Engine: 1.3 – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder petrol. 1.6 litre diesel. Transmission: Automatic, …

Volvo 345 DLS 2.0 is a 1981 Hatchback model with 4 speed manual transmission. With a power of 70 KW you can reach 0-100km h in just 12,5 seconds and a maximum speed of 165 km/h …

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Volvo 345. 1979 - 1991 History of the Volvo Car A 5-door version to extend the 340 programme was introduced in the autumn of 1979, as the 1980 model year.