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(1990 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, 2922 cm3 / 178.3 cu in / 178.3 cu in, 152.0 kW / 203.8 hp / 203.8 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 267.0 N·m / 196.9 lb·ft / 196.9 lb·ft @ 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 206 km/h / 128 mph / 128 mph top speed, consumption 10.1 l/100km / 28.0 mpg-UK / 23.3 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Volvo | Issued from | 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 960 2.9 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 960 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volvo | Country | SE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4530 l / 159.98 cu ft / 159.98 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4880 mm / 192.1 in / 192.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1556 kg / 3430 lb / 3430 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1750 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm / 104.3 in / 104.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.84 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.11 m2 / 22.7 sq ft / 22.7 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 83.0 mm / 3.27 in / 3.27 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.92 | |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 2922 cm3 / 178.3 cu in / 178.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 486.95 cm3/cylinder / 29.716 cu in/cylinder / 29.716 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | 10.7 : 1 | |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 152.0 kW / 203.8 hp / 203.8 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 267.0 N·m / 196.9 lb·ft / 196.9 lb·ft at 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 58.8 kW / 78.9 hp / 78.9 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 52.0 kW/l / 1.143 bhp/cu in / 1.143 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 91.4 N·m/l / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 7.00 s / 7.00 s / 7.00 s | Top (maximal) speed | 206 km/h / 128 mph / 128 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 9.30 s / 9.30 s / 9.30 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 132.9 kW/ton / 100.7 bhp/ton / 100.7 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 10.1 l/100km / 28.0 mpg-UK / 23.3 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 236 g/km / 380 g/mi / 380 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 792 km / 492 mi / 492 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 165/80-SR15 | Tyres rear | 185/70-R14 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | 280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | |
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 960 2.9
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