| 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.
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, mimicking the contemporary taxicab PV831/832. [2]
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| Light duty | LV4 | LV60-series | LV76-series | Sharpnose | L340 | Snabbe/Trygge | F82 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium duty | LV71-series | LV81-series | Roundnose | Brage/Starke/Raske | F85 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium/heavy | LV66-series | Longnose | Viking | F86 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heavy duty | Titan | F88 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||