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Volvo 480 Convertible

(1991 model)

Brief specs of 1991 Volvo 480 Convertible

5-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder straight (inline) engine, 1721 cm3 / 105.0 cu in / 105.0 cu in, 81.0 kW / 108.6 hp / 108.6 hp @ 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm, 140.0 N·m / 103.3 lb·ft / 103.3 lb·ft @ 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolvoIssued from1991
Model480 ConvertibleIssued until
Serie480Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolvoCountrySE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4270 l / 150.79 cu ft / 150.79 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4260 mm / 167.7 in / 167.7 inTotal (curb) weight1000 kg / 2205 lb / 2205 lb
Width1720 mm / 67.7 in / 67.7 inDry weight
Height1320 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2510 mm / 98.8 in / 98.8 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance180 mm / 7.1 in / 7.1 inFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.7  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)1.93 m2 / 20.8 sq ft / 20.8 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.58 m2 / 6.2 sq ft / 6.2 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)14.4 kW / 19.3 hp / 19.3 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
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 supplyInjectionEngine displacement1721 cm3 / 105.0 cu in / 105.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity430.28 cm3/cylinder / 26.257 cu in/cylinder / 26.257 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power81.0 kW / 108.6 hp / 108.6 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm
AspirationMax. torque140.0 N·m / 103.3 lb·ft / 103.3 lb·ft at 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)32.4 kW / 43.4 hp / 43.4 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output47.1 kW/l / 1.034 bhp/cu in / 1.034 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque81.3 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) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio110.5 kW/ton / 83.7 bhp/ton / 83.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel 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 circle10.0 m / 32.8 ft / 32.8 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 480 Convertible

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