Glass-lens headlamps compliant with international ECE headlighting standards, 1974–1993 Fender-mounted side turn signal repeaters introduced various years in different European markets per local regulations; worldwide except North America starting in 1984. Australia starting in 1989. Daytime running lamps implemented by a second, bright 21W filament in the parking lamp bulbs, introduced mid-1970s in Scandinavia and the UK, and in some other markets outside North America in the early 1980s. White parking lamps (with white front turning signals for Italian market until 1977) Aspheric sideview mirrors from the 1980 model year (originally not for the DL) Diesel engine available (except Australia) from 1979 to 1993. For 1980, the 240 GT and GLE were dropped from most markets, as well as the 265 GLE. In the UK and Australia the 265 GLE was available until 1985 (now badged "260"). The new GLT model which replaced GT and GLE had the GT's fuel injected 2.3-litre engine with manual transmission (sedan only), or the 260's 2.7-litre V6 with in station wagons or in automatic-equipped sedans. North American market Exterior lighting system compliant with US federal standards Sealed-beam headlamps 1975-1985 Speedometer in miles per hour with inner scale in kilometres per hour; odometer in miles (US market) Plastic-lens replaceable-bulb headlamps 1986-1993 Headlamp wipers not available; wiper shaft hole below headlamps blanked with rubber plug Front and rear side markers and reflectors incorporated into front parking and rear tail lights Rear fog lamps added in the 1985 model year Daytime running lights, using low beams and tail lamps introduced in 1990 in Canada. In Canada, various market-specific parts such as block heaters were also added at the Volvo Halifax Assembly. For 1981, the 260 estate was dropped but the new GLT and GLT Turbo models joined the lineup. The diesel engine was discontinued in 1984, but was still sold in the 1985 model year with a 1984 VIN and 1985 specs. The Turbo model was discontinued in early 1985. American-spec headlamp configurations 1974–1993 Quad indicates two headlamps per side; all others one headlamp per side Special editions 244 DLS (1977–78): Export model to the former German Democratic Republic with 264 hood and grille from 264DL. Engine B21A. Five different body paintings (solid) available. Total amount exported approx. 1,000 units. The cars were mainly sold to residents of East Germany. Sedans only. DLi - MY 1978 limited edition for West Germany. DL trim; equipped with fuel-injected B21E