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Volvo 480 Convertible 1.7

General information

ModelVolvo 480 Convertible 1.7
Year1988
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1720 ccm (104.95 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Displacement1720 ccm (104.95 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power120.00 PS (88 kW or 118 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque175.00 Nm (17.8 kgf-m or 129.1 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke81.0 x 83.5 mm (3.2 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1132 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4270 litres (1,128 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1060 kg (2,336.9 pounds)
Overall length4260 mm (167.7 inches)
Overall width1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall height1320 mm (52.0 inches)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity58.0 litres (15.32 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
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