B230FT in a 900 series Model?

1990 was the last year of the 760 turbo. That model was dropped for 1991, and the 940 was introduced in 1991 with the same front-end as the 760, but a redesigned backend. It was offered only with a B230 (turbo was also offered), i.e. the PRV V6 was dropped.

The 960 was first offered in 1992. The inline 6 engine is interference. It was not turbo-charged. Turbo-charged variants of this engine are offered in the S80 now.

Only on the outside. 940s are redblock, 960s aren't. 960s are more luxurious on the inside.

Yes, the 940's are virtually identical inside and out. The 960's have a different motor/tranny, etc. Not as bulletproof as the 4, but still a very good motor.

The 900 series sedans are simply 700 series sedans with a different back window, trunk lid and tail lights. (Even the back doors were interchangeable.) Wagons didn't have these differences, and are identical. An exception to this was the 1995 and newer 960 which had a redesigned suspension as well as the cosmetic changes.

The following applies to North America: The "960" had the turbo 4 in 1991, but was called the 940SE, after that only the 6. The 6 is smoother, but has less midrange torque than the turbo 4, which was installed in 940s up to 1995. Also, there are some light pressure turbos (B230FK) in the later 940s. After '93 the turbo moniker was dropped.

150K Kms and 11 long hard years of long distance runs, towing trailers, slogging thru the city, short hop driving... Never one engine related problem on our 960! - I've never even seen the check engine light (except when the key is in position II). Our Volvo mechanic said it's running like a new engine, basically...

We've had better luck with our 6 cylinder then any of our "redblock" Volvo's - the whole car is better too, our interior looks nearly mint (minus some stress marks on the leather - no cracks or tears tho). We've had oil leakage problems and balancing shaft problems with our 240's/740's (B-shaft - 16V DOHC engine, oil leaks with our 8V's)