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Volvo 480 Turbo

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 81.00 mm × 83.50 mm 3.19 in × 3.29 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.7 litre 1721 cc (105.022 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.10:1
Fuel system Renix fuel inj.
Maximum power 121.7 PS (120.0 bhp) (89.5 kW) @ 5400 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 8.60 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.60 s
Standing km
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 115.38 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 175.0 Nm (129 ft·lb) (17.8 kgm) @ 3300 rpm
bmep 1277.8 kPa (185.3 psi)
Specific torque 101.69 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.97
Unitary capacity 430.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2502 mm
wheelbase 98.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4257 mm
Length (inches) 167.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1709 mm
Width (inches) 67.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1316 mm
Height (inches) 51.8 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1040 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2293 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 16.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Designer unknown
Year 1988

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