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Volvo 740 sedan 2.3i 8v
Ace Award Morningstar

Ace
Performance
Weight

The Volvo 740 sedan 2.3i 8v with a Ace Award Morningstar with an actual weight of 1409 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

The motor preformance of the Volvo is in general more than sufficient. But the weight of the Ace with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
179
143

Mountains
Risk of snaking
166
114

Weight ratio: 87% (100% of kerbweight) 1409 kg 1613 kg

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Volvo

Volvo 740 sedan 2.3i 8v
Ace Award Morningstar

Ace

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Volvo is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • The car is too heavily loaded.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 87%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 100%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 114 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is more than sufficient.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Volvo 740 sedan 2.3i 8v
1984-1988

Power
114 PS (84 kW)
Torque
192 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Ace Award Morningstar

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Keith Jones reviewed a Volvo 740 sedan 2.3i 8v:

"towed ok on the motorway until going downhill in 4 lane traffic as i was overtaking slow lorries the tail wagging began ..i had to knock off the autobox O/D..slight push from the back as just as the caravan brakes came on i booted it for a few seconds ..pulled out of the snake to continue ..bit hairy but i am an experienced caravanner but it was at 100% ratio "

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