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Volvo S40 1.8 SE

(1996 model)





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Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolvoIssued from1996
ModelS40 1.8 SEIssued until
SerieS40Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolvoCountrySE,NL

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4483 mm / 176.5 in / 176.5 inGround clearance
Width1717 mm / 67.6 in / 67.6 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.76
Height1411 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 inTotal (curb) weight1286 kg / 2835 lb / 2835 lb
Wheelbase2550 mm / 100.4 in / 100.4 inDry weight
Track frontWeight distribution (front)
Track rearFuel capacity

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerVolvoValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1731 cm3 / 105.6 cu in / 105.6 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity432.75 cm3/cylinder / 26.408 cu in/cylinder / 26.408 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio
AspirationnaturalMax. output power85.8 kW / 116.7 hp / 116.7 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque164.0 Nm / 121.0 lbft / 121.0 lbft at 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output84.6 kW / 115.0 bhp / 115.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output66.4 kW/l / 1.479 bhp/cu in / 1.479 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque94.74 Nm/l / 0.829 lbft/cu in / 0.829 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)7.60 s / 7.60 s / 7.60 sTop (maximal) speed195 km/h / 121 mph / 121 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)11.30 s / 11.30 s / 11.30 sPower-to-weight ratio89.42 kW/ton / 121.58 bhp/ton / 121.58 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)36.00 s / 36.00 s / 36.00 sFuel 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
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo S40 1.8 SE

 
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