Images: Volvo 960 (1990-94)
Released in December 1990, the Volvo 960 was initially available as a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Prior to December 1991, the 960 was powered by Volvo’s 2.8-litre B289E inline six cylinder petrol engine which had a single overhead camshaft and two valves per cylinder. From December 1991, however, the 960 was also available as a wagon and powered by the more powerful 2.9-litre B6304 engine which had double overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder… Read full Volvo 960 review
Images: Volvo 960 (1994-97)
In December 1994, the Volvo 960 introduced several upgrades including revised front suspension, new multi-link rear suspension (previously live axle) with self-levelling for heavy loads and improved engine insulation. Occupant protection was also improved with increased usage of high strength steels, a redesigned firewall for reduced footwell deformation in a crash and thicker doors with energy-absorbing material. The four-speed automatic transmission featured three driving modes Economy, Sport and Winter and a ‘Down Slope’ mode which automatically shifted to a lower gear on descents for enhanced engine braking. The updated Volvo 960 could be identified by its more rounded bonnet and bumpers; the range was also expanded with standard and SE (short for ‘special equipment) variants.
