| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1990 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2922 cm3 / 178.3 cu in / 178.3 cu in, 152.1 kW / 204.0 hp / 204.0 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, rear wheel drive, 206 km/h / 128 mph / 128 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Volvo | Issued from | 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 960 3.0 24v | Issued until | |
| Serie | 960 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volvo | Country | SE,NL |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4869 mm / 191.7 in / 191.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1560 kg / 3439 lb / 3439 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1748 mm / 68.8 in / 68.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2769 mm / 109.0 in / 109.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1468 mm / 57.8 in / 57.8 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1519 mm / 59.8 in / 59.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | 53.0 % / 53.0 % / 53.0 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.76 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.36 | Frontal area (A) | 2.09 m2 / 22.6 sq ft / 22.6 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.75 m2 / 8.1 sq ft / 8.1 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 18.7 kW / 25.1 hp / 25.1 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volvo | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | aluminium alloy block & head | 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 | Bo Mot fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 2922 cm3 / 178.3 cu in / 178.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 487.00 cm3/cylinder / 29.719 cu in/cylinder / 29.719 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.7 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 152.1 kW / 204.0 hp / 204.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 267.0 N·m / 196.9 lb·ft / 196.9 lb·ft at 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 67.7 kW / 90.7 hp / 90.7 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 52.0 kW/l / 1.144 bhp/cu in / 1.144 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | 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 | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.75 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.73 |
| 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 | 130.8 kW/ton / 99.1 bhp/ton / 99.1 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 24.90 s / 24.90 s / 24.90 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | 16.60 s / 16.60 s / 16.60 s (top 85 km/h / 53 mph / 53 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| Standing kilometer time | 30.40 s / 30.40 s / 30.40 s | CO2 emissions | |
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.5 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Lower wishbone, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent,SL, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | 6.0 x 15 | Wheels rear | 6.0 x 15 |
| Tyres front | 195/65 R 15 | Tyres rear | 195/65 R 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in |
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 960 3.0 24v
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