

(1992 model)
| Marque (make) | Volvo | Issued from | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 480i S | Issued until | |
| Serie | 480 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volvo | Country | SE,NL |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4258 mm / 167.6 in / 167.6 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1710 mm / 67.3 in / 67.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.70 |
| Height | 1318 mm / 51.9 in / 51.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1034 kg / 2280 lb / 2280 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2502 mm / 98.5 in / 98.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1416 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1426 mm / 56.1 in / 56.1 in | Fuel capacity | 60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Renault | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 83.5 mm / 3.29 in / 3.29 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.97 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1721 cm3 / 105.0 cu in / 105.0 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 430.25 cm3/cylinder / 26.255 cu in/cylinder / 26.255 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 75.3 kW / 102.4 hp / 102.4 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 143.0 Nm / 105.5 lbft / 105.5 lbft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 74.3 kW / 101.0 bhp / 101.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 58.7 kW/l / 1.308 bhp/cu in / 1.308 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 83.09 Nm/l / 0.727 lbft/cu in / 0.727 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.80 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.07 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 184 km/h / 114 mph / 114 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 97.68 kW/ton / 132.81 bhp/ton / 132.81 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 11.40 s / 11.40 s / 11.40 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 5.5J x 14 | Wheels rear | 5.5J x 14 |
| Tyres front | 185/65 R 14 82H | Tyres rear | 185/65 R 14 82H |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo 480i S