Production years: 1975–1982 The history of the Volvo 200 series dates from 1974, when production of the 100 series, built since 1966, ended. The 200 series used the 100 series platform, but almost all the outer panels were new, and the engineering was updated too. In 1974 the two-door saloon 242, the four-door 244 and the estate 245 went into production. A year later a six-cylinder version, intended mainly for the US market, was also introduced. It used the 2.7-litre V6 (the so-called PRV engine) developed together with Peugeot and Renault. This series was built mainly as the four-door saloon 264 and the estate 265; small numbers of the two-door saloon 262 and the Bertone-designed coupé 262C were also made. In total 132,360 of the 264, 35,061 of the 265, 6622 of the 262C and 3329 of the 262 were built. Production of the Volvo 260 series ended in the first half of the 1980s, when the Volvo 700 series was introduced. The 700 series was originally meant to replace the whole 200 series, but as it turned out the predecessor outlived its successor: production of the 700 series ended in 1992 and that of the 200 a year later. Naturally, the 200 series went through many modifications over that time. In total almost 2.8 million 200-series Volvos were built over 19 years; the series was especially valued for its simple construction, roominess (especially the estates) and durability. The turbo version of the 240 also won the 1985 European Touring Car Championship and the German championship (DTM). Technical data: Engine: PRV V6 (B27), 2664 cc, 100 kW/136 hp Gearbox: 4-speed manual, 4-speed manual with overdrive, 3-speed automatic Driven axle: rear