





(1987 model)
| Marque (make) | Volvo | Issued from | 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 480 ES | Issued until | |
| Serie | 480 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volvo | Country | SE,NL |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4257 mm / 167.6 in / 167.6 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1709 mm / 67.3 in / 67.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.70 |
| Height | 1316 mm / 51.8 in / 51.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1020 kg / 2249 lb / 2249 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2502 mm / 98.5 in / 98.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | 61.8 % / 61.8 % / 61.8 % |
| Track rear | 1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Renault | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 83.5 mm / 3.29 in / 3.29 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.97 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1721 cm3 / 105.0 cu in / 105.0 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 430.25 cm3/cylinder / 26.255 cu in/cylinder / 26.255 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 81.3 kW / 110.5 hp / 110.5 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 140.0 Nm / 103.3 lbft / 103.3 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 80.2 kW / 109.0 bhp / 109.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 63.3 kW/l / 1.410 bhp/cu in / 1.410 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 81.35 Nm/l / 0.712 lbft/cu in / 0.712 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.76 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.07 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 7.30 s / 7.30 s / 7.30 s | Top (maximal) speed | 177 km/h / 110 mph / 110 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 10.30 s / 10.30 s / 10.30 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 106.86 kW/ton / 145.29 bhp/ton / 145.29 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 38.00 s / 38.00 s / 38.00 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.MS.LW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | BA.WL.PR.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
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Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 480 ES