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Volvo 480

General information

ModelVolvo 480
Year1993
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.7 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
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1720 ccm (104.95 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power110.50 PS (81 kW or 109 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque143.00 Nm (14.6 kgf-m or 105.5 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 83.5 mm (3.2 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1105 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length4320 mm (170.1 inches)
Overall width1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall height1320 mm (52.0 inches)
Ground clearance180 mm (7.1 inches)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
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