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Volvo 480i S

(1992 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolvoIssued from1992
Model480i SIssued until
Serie480Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolvoCountrySE,NL

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4258 mm / 167.6 in / 167.6 inGround clearance
Width1710 mm / 67.3 in / 67.3 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.70
Height1318 mm / 51.9 in / 51.9 inTotal (curb) weight1034 kg / 2280 lb / 2280 lb
Wheelbase2502 mm / 98.5 in / 98.5 inDry weight
Track front1416 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1426 mm / 56.1 in / 56.1 inFuel capacity60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerRenaultValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke83.5 mm / 3.29 in / 3.29 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.97
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1721 cm3 / 105.0 cu in / 105.0 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity430.25 cm3/cylinder / 26.255 cu in/cylinder / 26.255 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio10.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power75.3 kW / 102.4 hp / 102.4 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque143.0 Nm / 105.5 lbft / 105.5 lbft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output74.3 kW / 101.0 bhp / 101.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output58.7 kW/l / 1.308 bhp/cu in / 1.308 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque83.09 Nm/l / 0.727 lbft/cu in / 0.727 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.80
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.07

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed184 km/h / 114 mph / 114 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio97.68 kW/ton / 132.81 bhp/ton / 132.81 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h11.40 s / 11.40 s / 11.40 sFuel 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)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front5.5J x 14Wheels rear5.5J x 14
Tyres front185/65 R 14 82HTyres rear185/65 R 14 82H
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 480i S

 
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