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Volvo 480 ES

(1992 model)

Brief specs of 1992 Volvo 480 ES

3-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1721 cm3 / 105.0 cu in / 105.0 cu in, 76.1 kW / 102.1 hp / 102.1 hp @ 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm, 139.0 N·m / 102.5 lb·ft / 102.5 lb·ft @ 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 182 km/h / 113 mph / 113 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolvoIssued from1992
Model480 ESIssued until
Serie480Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolvoCountrySE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3980 l / 140.55 cu ft / 140.55 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4257 mm / 167.6 in / 167.6 inTotal (curb) weight1036 kg / 2284 lb / 2284 lb
Width1709 mm / 67.3 in / 67.3 inDry weight
Height1316 mm / 51.8 in / 51.8 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2502 mm / 98.5 in / 98.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1416 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 inTowing weight
Track rear1426 mm / 56.1 in / 56.1 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.7  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.91 m2 / 20.6 sq ft / 20.6 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)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 detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.97
Fuel supplyBendix Fenix 3B fuel inj.Engine displacement1721 cm3 / 105.0 cu in / 105.0 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity430.25 cm3/cylinder / 26.255 cu in/cylinder / 26.255 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power76.1 kW / 102.1 hp / 102.1 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque139.0 N·m / 102.5 lb·ft / 102.5 lb·ft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)36.2 kW / 48.5 hp / 48.5 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output44.2 kW/l / 0.972 bhp/cu in / 0.972 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque80.8 N·m/l / 0.71 lb·ft/cu in / 0.71 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.8
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.07

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed182 km/h / 113 mph / 113 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio98.5 kW/ton / 74.6 bhp/ton / 74.6 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h10.60 s / 10.60 s / 10.60 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Lower wishbone, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearBA, Watt's linkage, Panhard rod, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front185/70-R14Tyres rear185/70-R14
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 480 ES

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