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Volvo 780 Coupé V6

(1985 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolvoIssued from1985
Model780 Coupé V6Issued until
Serie780Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolvoCountrySE,NL

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerBertoneCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4790 mm / 188.6 in / 188.6 inGround clearance105 mm / 4.1 in / 4.1 in
Width1750 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.73
Height1400 mm / 55.1 in / 55.1 inTotal (curb) weight1420 kg / 3131 lb / 3131 lb
Wheelbase2770 mm / 109.1 in / 109.1 inDry weight
Track front1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 inFuel capacity80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeB280FTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerPRVValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore91.0 mm / 3.58 in / 3.58 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke73.0 mm / 2.87 in / 2.87 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.25
Engine Main bearings4Engine displacement2849 cm3 / 173.9 cu in / 173.9 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity474.83 cm3/cylinder / 28.976 cu in/cylinder / 28.976 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio9.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power108.1 kW / 147.0 hp / 147.0 hp at 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque235.0 Nm / 173.3 lbft / 173.3 lbft at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output106.6 kW / 144.9 bhp / 144.9 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output50.9 kW/l / 1.134 bhp/cu in / 1.134 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque82.49 Nm/l / 0.722 lbft/cu in / 0.722 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.69
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.73

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed181 km/h / 112 mph / 112 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio102.11 kW/ton / 138.83 bhp/ton / 138.83 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h11.20 s / 11.20 s / 11.20 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)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle9.90 m / 32.48 ft / 32.48 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.W.ARB.Suspension rearI.TrailArms.CS.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front195/65 HR 15Tyres rear195/65 HR 15
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 780 Coupé V6

 
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