Volvo 740 BHP
The Volvo 740 has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo Diesel produces 109 BHP, while the 1989 Volvo 740 GLE produces 131 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
10 recorded variants, from 109–131 BHP.
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Popular Volvo 740 BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740 GL S/R | 1990 | 1,986 cc | Petrol | 111 BHP740 |
| 740 GL | 1990 | 1,986 cc | Petrol | 121 BHP740 |
| 740 Turbo Diesel | 1990 | 2,383 cc | Diesel | 109 BHP740 |
| 740 Auto | 1989 | 2,316 cc | Petrol | 117 BHP740 |
| 740 GLE Auto | 1989 | 2,316 cc | Petrol | 131 BHP740 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,383 cc | Diesel | 1990 | 109 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 1 |
| 2,384 cc | Diesel | 1988 | 109 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 1 |
| 1,986 cc | Petrol | 1989–1990 | 111–121 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 5 |
| 2,316 cc | Petrol | 1988–1989 | 117–131 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 3 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740 GL S/R | 1990 | 1,986 cc | Petrol | 111 BHP | 112.6 PS | 135.4 Nm | 82.8 kW | 110 mph | |
| 740 GL | 1990 | 1,986 cc | Petrol | 121 BHP | 122.7 PS | 135.4 Nm | 90.2 kW | 115 mph | |
| 740 SE | 1990 | 1,986 cc | Petrol | 121 BHP | 122.7 PS | 135.4 Nm | 90.2 kW | 115 mph | |
| 740 Turbo Diesel | 1990 | 2,383 cc | Diesel | 109 BHP | 110.5 PS | 135.4 Nm | 81.3 kW | 107 mph | |
| 740 Auto | 1989 | 2,316 cc | Petrol | 117 BHP | 118.6 PS | 135.4 Nm | 87.2 kW | 104 mph | |
| 740 GL Auto | 1989 | 1,986 cc | Petrol | 111 BHP | 112.6 PS | 135.4 Nm | 82.8 kW | 103 mph | |
| 740 GL | 1989 | 1,986 cc | Petrol | 111 BHP | 112.6 PS | 135.4 Nm | 82.8 kW | 8 sec | 111 mph |
| 740 GLE Auto | 1989 | 2,316 cc | Petrol | 131 BHP | 132.8 PS | 135.4 Nm | 97.7 kW | 109 mph | |
| 740 GLE | 1988 | 2,316 cc | Petrol | 131 BHP | 132.8 PS | 135.4 Nm | 97.7 kW | 110 mph | |
| 740 Turbo Diesel | 1988 | 2,384 cc | Diesel | 109 BHP | 110.5 PS | 135.4 Nm | 81.3 kW | 110 mph |
Volvo 740 BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Volvo 740?
Recorded horsepower for the Volvo 740 is 109–131 BHP across 10 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Volvo 740 engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 131 BHP, from the 740.
Which Volvo 740 year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 131 BHP, recorded for 1989.
What torque is recorded for the Volvo 740?
Recorded torque is 135.4 Nm on the 10 variants that include it.