Volvo 340 BHP
The Volvo 340 has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1990 Volvo 340 produces 72 BHP, while the 1990 Volvo 340 GL produces 80 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
3 recorded variants, from 72–81 BHP.
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Popular Volvo 340 BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,397 cc | Petrol | 1990 | 72 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 1 |
| 1,721 cc | Petrol | 1986–1990 | 80–81 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 2 |
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Volvo 340 BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Volvo 340?
Recorded horsepower for the Volvo 340 is 72–81 BHP across 3 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Volvo 340 engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 81 BHP, from the 340.
Which Volvo 340 year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 81 BHP, recorded for 1986.
What torque is recorded for the Volvo 340?
Recorded torque is 135.4 Nm on the 2 variants that include it.