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Volvo 480 ES

(1987 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolvoIssued from1987
Model480 ESIssued until
Serie480Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolvoCountrySE,NL

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4257 mm / 167.6 in / 167.6 inGround clearance
Width1709 mm / 67.3 in / 67.3 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.70
Height1316 mm / 51.8 in / 51.8 inTotal (curb) weight1020 kg / 2249 lb / 2249 lb
Wheelbase2502 mm / 98.5 in / 98.5 inDry weight
Track front1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 inWeight distribution (front)61.8 % / 61.8 % / 61.8 %
Track rear1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 inFuel capacity

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerRenaultValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke83.5 mm / 3.29 in / 3.29 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.97
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1721 cm3 / 105.0 cu in / 105.0 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity430.25 cm3/cylinder / 26.255 cu in/cylinder / 26.255 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio10.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power81.3 kW / 110.5 hp / 110.5 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque140.0 Nm / 103.3 lbft / 103.3 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output80.2 kW / 109.0 bhp / 109.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output63.3 kW/l / 1.410 bhp/cu in / 1.410 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque81.35 Nm/l / 0.712 lbft/cu in / 0.712 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.76
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.07

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)7.30 s / 7.30 s / 7.30 sTop (maximal) speed177 km/h / 110 mph / 110 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)10.30 s / 10.30 s / 10.30 sPower-to-weight ratio106.86 kW/ton / 145.29 bhp/ton / 145.29 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)38.00 s / 38.00 s / 38.00 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.LW.CS.ARB.Suspension rearBA.WL.PR.CS.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 480 ES

 
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