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Volvo 960 3.0

General information

ModelVolvo 960 3.0
Year1990
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2922 ccm (178.30 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2922 ccm (178.30 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power206.80 PS (152 kW or 204 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque267.00 Nm (27.2 kgf-m or 196.9 ft.lbs) at 4300 Rev. per min.
Compression10.7:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed201.0 km/h (124.9 mph)
0-50 miles7.0 seconds
0-60 miles9.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1326 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space3980 litres (1,052 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 280 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 280 mm

Dimensions and weight

Weight1560 kg (3,439.2 pounds)
Overall length4880 mm (192.1 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2780 mm (109.4 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
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