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Volvo 780 Turbodiesel

General information

ModelVolvo 780 Turbodiesel
Year1985
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2383 ccm (145.41 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving9.5 litres/100 km (24.76 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.6 litres/100 km (35.75 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.2 litres/100 km (28.69 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2383 ccm (145.41 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power128.80 PS (95 kW or 127 HP) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Max torque250.00 Nm (25.5 kgf-m or 184.4 ft.lbs) at 2400 Rev. per min.
Compression23.0:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 86.4 mm (3.0 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed187.0 km/h (116.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0876 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4530 litres (1,197 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (389.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1470 kg (3,240.8 pounds)
Overall length4800 mm (189.0 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase2780 mm (109.4 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)
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