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Volvo 264 GLThe new 264 GL fulfills the most exactingdemands that might be placed on a modernmeans of personal luxury transportation.Each element, from Volvo's new alloy over-head cam V-6 engine to its spacious luggagecompartment, is part of an elegant, uncom-promised automobile.
Clean, distinctive lines are enhanced bythe large expanses of lightly tinted glasswhich wrap around the passenger compart-ment, interrupted only by narrow, but strongpillars.All 264 GLs are equipped with a
Power for the 264 GL is provided by Volvo'spotent new light-alloy, overhead cam V-6. Theengine features Continuous Fuel Injection andsolid state ignition systems.
sunroof and power front windows, andlustrous metallic finishes are available atno extra cost.
A choice of plush velour or supple genu-ine leather are offered as facing material forthe seats of the GL. Front seats are Volvo'sfamed adjustable individual buckets and asa lavish concession to the driver, that seat isautomatically heated.
With the rear armrest folded, the 264 GLaffords exceptional room for five adults whocan all ride in complete comfort thanks toVolvo's Combined Unit heating and air
Either plush velour or genuine leather are thestandard facing materials for the seats o f theluxury 264 GL. Front seats are infinitely adjust-
conditioning system. In all there are 12outlets in the ventilation system, two ofwhich are under the front seats and distrib-ute heat to rear-seat passengers.
Steel-belted radial, white wall tires arestandard, as are four-wheel power discbrakes, (the fronts are ventilated) and, ofcourse, there's Volvo's triangular-split safetybraking system.
Power-assisted steering is standard as iseither of Volvo's new transmissions, a three-speed automatic or four-speed manual withelectrically-activated overdrive.
able, including lumbar support. The driver's seatis automatically heated.
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Volvo 242/244By anyone's yardstick, the interior dimen-ions of the Volvo 242/244 sedans are
pacious. Yet, overall a Volvo is about threeeet shorter than the average "full-size"American-built sedan.
Exceptional knee and leg room for fiveadults are provided and the two recliningndividual front seats have an adjustable
A new 2.1-liter four-cylinder engine with a light-alloy cross-flow head and Continuous Fuel Injec-ion gives the new 242/244 sedans lively perform-
ance with exceptional fuel economy. It alsoeatures a belt-driven overhead cam and solid stategnition.
lumbar support. The seats in all 242/244sedans are covered in soft, napped fabricwhich is cool in summer and warm in winter.
Like the 264 GL, the heating and ventila-tion system of the 240 Series has 12 outlets,and if Volvo air conditioning is installed itwill function in the same manner as the
264's advanced Combined Unit.Powering the 240 models is Volvo's new
fuel-injected engine. It features a belt-drivenoverhead cam, cross-flow cylinder head and
solid state ignition. To complement this
Seat covering material for 242/244 models is asoft-napped fabric. Available in four colors, de-
sporty, yet economical engine, Volvo alsointroduces two new transmissions.
The standard transmission for the 242/244 models is a rugged four-speed manual.Transmission options are Volvo's newsmooth three-speed automatic and an electri-cally-activated overdrive for the standardfour-speed.
Of course, like all Volvo's, 242/244models are equipped with four-wheel powerdisc brakes (with safety triangle-split system)and steel-belted radial, whitewall tires.
pending on exterior finish, it is soil resistant andwashable.
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Volvo265
The luxury Volvo 265 wagon offers manyof the considerable features of the 264 GLsedan plus 50 cubic feet of cargo space - over
67 cubic feet with the rear seat folded flat.The spirit of the distinctively styled 265
comes from the same new, energetic light-alloy V-6 that's found in the 264 GL. Andlike the 264, the 265 is equipped with fuel-injection and a solid state ignition system.Transmission choices are the same as well -either the silky smooth three-speed automat-
The pow erful light-alloy overhead cam V-6 of the264 GL gives the 265 outstanding performance.The V olvo CI fuel-injection system and solid stateignition aid e fficiency and therefore, operatingeconomy.
is (which can be shifted down to low atspeeds as high as 40 mph) or the full-synchromesh four-speed manual with electri-
cally-activated overdrive on fourth gear.Power-assisted steering and brakes are bothstandard as are steel belted radial, white walltires.
Inside, the 265 offers Volvo's anatomi-cally correct, individual reclining front seats.Seat covering material is durable leather-likevinyl or vinyl with a woven center insert.
Volvo's 12 outlet Combined Unit heatingand air conditioning system, which permits
The seat covering materials used in the 265 aredurable leather-like vinyl alone, or with a wo ven
the air conditioner to be operated simulta-neously with the heater for warm, dehumidified interior air, is standard.
Volvo's unique system of warning lampsincluding a bulb integrity sensor which letsthe driver know instantly if a low beam,stop or tail light is out, and quartz crystalelectric clock are features of the 265instrument panel.
The rear door is equipped with a gas-cylinder lift mechanism, a child-proof lockand an electrically heated window with awasher and wiper.
fabric insert. Colors and combination of materialsdepends on exterior color selection.
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Volvo color and upholstery selectorSince Volvo's are designed to last, bodiesare protected in a number of ways. Galvanizing and the application of rust proofingfluids and compounds is used extensively.Volvo has also designed its bodies without
unnecessary enclosures and cavitieswhere moisture might collect. Finishingbegins with phosphating (etching) forbest possible paint adhesion, after whichthe entire body is immersed in an electro-
primer bath which "plates" the metalwith paint. After baking, bodies aresanded, given a spray coat of primer,baked and sanded again, before theenamel finish is applied.
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Standard Equipment
Volvo 264 GL
Light alloy V-6 engineFuel injectionSolid-state ignition
4-wheel disc brakesPower brakesSeparate parking brakePower-assisted steeringSteel-belted whitewall radial tiresAutomatic transmission or 4-speed
manual with overdriveInfinitely adjustable front bucket
seatsAdjustable lumbar supportLeather-faced or velour upholsteryHeated driver's seatElectric rear window defrosterTinted glass all around12-outlet heating and ventilation
system with integrated airconditioning
Lockable glove compartmentTrunk and engine compartment
lightsDay/night rearview mirrorDeep-pile carpetingCarpeted trunkQuartz clockStorage pockets in doors and backs
of the front seatsFour 3-point self adjusting safety
beltsChildproof rear door locksTwo separate undercoatsMetallic or enamel paintStereo speakers
Windshield antennaPassenger assist handlesBulb integrity sensorElectric front door windowsSunroof
Wheel trim rings
Optional equipment
Your choice of radios or tapeplayers
Mag-type wheels
Volvo 242/244
Overhead cam cross-flow engineFuel injectionSolid-state ignition
4-wheel disc brakesPower brakesSeparate parking brakeSteel-belted whitewall radial tires4-speed manual transmissionInfinitely adjustable front bucket
seatsAdjustable lumbar supportCloth upholsteryElectric rear window defrosterTinted glass all around12-outlet heating and ventilation
systemLockable glove compartmentDay/night rearview mirrorFull interior carpetingQuartz clockStorage pockets in front doorsFour 3-point self adjusting safety
beltsChildproof rear door locks on 244Two separate undercoatsStereo speakers
Windshield antennaPassenger assist handlesBulb integrity sensor
Optional equipment
Air conditioningAutomatic or overdrive transmis-
sion with power-assistedsteering.
Power front door windowsSunroofPower-assisted steering
Volvo 265
Light alloy V-6 engineFuel injectionSolid-state ignition
4-wheel disc brakesPower brakesSeparate parking brakePower-assisted steeringSteel-belted whitewall radial tiresAutomatic transmission or 4-speed
manual with overdriveInfinitely adjustable front bucket
seatsAdjustable lumbar supportVinyl or cloth/vinyl upholsteryElectric rear window defroster
and wiperTinted glass all around12-outlet heating and ventilation
system with integrated airconditioning
Lockable glove compartmentCargo area and engine compart-
ment lightsDay/night rear view mirrorFull interior carpetingQuartz clockStorage pockets in front doorsFour-3-point self adjusting safety
beltsChildproof rear door locksTwo separate undercoatsMetallic or enamel paintStereo speakersWindshield antennaPassenger assist handlesBulb integrity sensor
Optional equipment
Power front door windowsRoof rackSuspension leveling system
Third seat
Volvo 245
Overhead cam cross-flow engineFuel injectionSolid-state ignition
4-wheel disc brakesPower brakesSeparate parking brakePower-assisted steeringSteel-belted whitewall radial tires4-speed manual transmission with
overdriveInfinitely adjustable front bucket
seatsAdjustable lumbar supportVinyl upholsteryElectric rear window defroster and
wiperTinted glass all around12-outlet heating and ventilation
systemLockable glove compartmentDay/night rearview mirrorFull interior carpeting
Quartz clockStorage pockets in front doorsFour 3-point self-adjusting safety
beltsChildproof rear door locksTwo separate undercoatsStereo speakersWindshield antennaPassenger assist handlesBulb integrity sensor
Optional equipment
Air conditioningAutomatic transmissionRoof rack
Suspension leveling systemThird seat
