Volvo 940 0–60 Times
- Fastest recorded 0–60
- 10.3s (940 Torslanda LPT Auto, 1998)
- Slowest recorded 0–60
- 13.2s (940 S, 1994)
- BHP
- 82 – 221
- Torque
- 135.4Nm – 318.4Nm
- Top speed
- 103mph – 199mph
- Engine
- 1,986cc – 2,383cc
The fastest recorded 940 0–60 is 10.3s; the slowest is 13.2s.
Recorded BHP ranges from 82 to 221.
Recorded torque ranges from 135.4Nm to 318.4Nm.
Recorded top speed ranges from 103mph to 199mph.
Figures refer to variants present in our vehicle database, not every version of the model.



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| Variant | Year | Engine | BHP | Torque | 0–60 mph | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 940 Torslanda LPT Auto (+1 similar) | 1996–1998 | 2,316cc | 134 | 230Nm | 10.3s | 112mph |
| 940 Classic (+1 similar) | 1995–1997 | 2,316cc | 135 | 230Nm | 10.3s | 118mph |
| 940 Classic Turbo Auto | 1997 | 2,316cc | 221 | 264Nm | 10.3s | 124mph |
| 940 SE Turbo (+1 similar) | 1997 | 2,316cc | 134 | 230Nm | 10.3s | 118mph |
| 940 SE Turbo | 1996 | 2,316cc | 165 | 264Nm | 10.3s | 127mph |
| 940 GL | 1991 | 2,316cc | 130 | 135.4Nm | 10.3s | 118mph |
| 940 GLE | 1991 | 2,316cc | 96 | 135.4Nm | 10.3s | 190mph |
| 940 S TD | 1995 | 2,383cc | 122 | 318.4Nm | 11.6s | 182mph |
| 940 S | 1994 | 1,986cc | 111 | 158Nm | 13.2s | 111mph |
| 940 SE Wentworth | 1993–1994 | 1,986cc | 155 | 317.1Nm | 13.2s | 197mph |
| 940 SE Auto | 1993 | 1,986cc | 111 | 158Nm | 13.2s | 103mph |
| 940 GL Auto | 1990–1992 | 1,986cc | 111 | 135.4Nm | 13.2s | 103mph |