Volvo L340

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Volvo L340
Volvo L341 Truck 1952.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Volvo
Production1950 – 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.

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History

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, derived from the contemporary taxicab PV831/832. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Olsson, Christer (1987). Volvo – Lastbilarna igår och idag. Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB. ISBN   91-86442-76-7.
  2. ↑ Volvo Trucks Global – history

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