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This 1985 Volvo 740 no longer has the Swedish inline-four. It is now powered by a 5.7 L LS6 V8 from a 2004 Cadillac CTS-V. Behind that is a LS7-spec clutch and Tremec T56 Magnum six-speed manual transmission. A custom one-piece driveshaft transmits power to a Volvo 960 G80 rear end with 3.31 ratio. The wagon’s suspension features iPd trailing arm, springs, and sway bars, Bilstein shocks, and reinforced rear subframe. A set of Gemini 16×7-inch wheels hold Bridgestone Potenza tires. View more photos and full specs in the Bring a Trailer listing<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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This 1985 Volvo 740 no longer has the Swedish inline-four. It is now powered by a 5.7 L LS6 V8 from a 2004 Cadillac CTS-V. Behind that is a LS7-spec clutch and Tremec T56 Magnum six-speed manual transmission. A custom one-piece driveshaft transmits power to a Volvo 960 G80 rear end with 3.31 ratio. 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