VOLVO
Volvo 480 E 480 (1986–1996) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Gen 1
1986 - 1996
480
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Quick Specs
Fuel
Fuel
Combined
Combined
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 1.7 | 5 | 102 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.7 | 5 | 109 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.7 | 5 | 95 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.7 Turbo | 5 | 120 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.7 Turbo | 5 | 122 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 2.0 Automatic | 5 | 110 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Volvo 480 E 480 overview
The Volvo 480 E (480) is the 1st generation of the 480 E, built from 1986 to 1996. It is offered as a Coupe with 6 engines (petrol), from 95 HP to 122 HP. The 1.7 Turbo (120 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.0 s, reaches a top speed of 195 km/h and is 4258 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Volvo 480 E have?
The Volvo 480 E (480) has 95 HP to 122 HP, depending on the engine: 1.7 Renault (95 HP), 1.7 Renault (102 HP), 2.0 Renault (109 HP), 1.7 Renault (109 HP), 1.7 Renault (120 HP), 1.7 Renault (122 HP).
What engines are available for the Volvo 480 E?
The Volvo 480 E is available with 6 engines: 1.7 Renault (95 HP, petrol), 1.7 Renault (102 HP, petrol), 2.0 Renault (109 HP, petrol), 1.7 Renault (109 HP, petrol), 1.7 Renault (120 HP, petrol), 1.7 Renault (122 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Volvo 480 E?
The Volvo 480 E is 4258 mm long, 1710 mm wide, 1323 mm tall, with a 2503 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the Volvo 480 E?
The Volvo 480 E 1.7 Turbo (120 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.0 s and has a top speed of 195 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Volvo 480 E |
|---|---|
| Year | 1987–1996 |
| Platform | Volvo 400 |
| Variant | 1.7 Turbo (120 Hp) |
| Body type | coupe |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
Power & torque
| Power | 120 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 5500 rpm |
| Torque | 175 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 3300 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 195 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 s |
| 0–62 mph | 9.0 s |
Engine
| Engine code | B18FT |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1721 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 81.0 mm |
| Stroke | 83.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | turbocharger |
| Valvetrain | ohc |
| Oil capacity | 5.3 L |
| Coolant | 7.2 L |
| Engine layout | Front Transverse |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 5 |
| Gearbox code | m54 |
| Gearbox manufacturer | volvo |
Dimensions
| Length | 4258 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1710 mm |
| Height | 1323 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2503 mm |
| Front track | 1416 mm |
| Rear track | 1426 mm |
| Boot space | 160 – 660 L |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1079 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1460 kg |
| Max load | 381 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 8.5 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 60.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Coil Spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | disc |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size | 195/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims | 15 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 9 kg/Hp, 111.2 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 6.2 kg/Nm, 162.2 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1987 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 1996 |
Performance
Engine speed (1k/rpm)
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.
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