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Volvo 480 E 480 E

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8 versions · 8 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.7 (102 KM) Selected Gasoline 102 KM 1989–1990
1.7 (109 KM) Selected Gasoline 109 KM 1986–1988
1.7 (95 KM) Selected Gasoline 95 KM 1987–1989
1.7 Turbo (120 KM) Selected Gasoline 120 KM 1987–1996
1.7 Turbo (122 KM) Selected Gasoline 122 KM 1991–1996
2.0 (109 KM) Selected Gasoline 109 KM 1992–1995
2.0 (110 KM) Selected Gasoline 110 KM 1992–1995
2.0 (110 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 110 KM 1992–1995

Selected engine version

1.7 (102 KM)

Gasoline · 1989–1990

Engine power
102KM
Torque
142Nm
Engine displacement
1,721cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.5s
Maximum speed
185km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volvo
Model
480 E
Version
480 E
Engine
1.7 (102 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1989
End of production
1990
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
185 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.1 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
B18E
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1721 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
83.5 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.3 l
Coolant capacity
7 l
Power
102 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
142 Nm @ 3900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
160 l
Maximum trunk capacity
660 l
Curb weight
1030 kg
Gross weight
1410 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4258 mm
Width
1710 mm
Height
1323 mm
Wheelbase
2503 mm
Front track
1416 mm
Rear track
1426 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.7 (109 KM)

Gasoline · 1986–1988

Engine power
109KM
Torque
145Nm
Engine displacement
1,721cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10s
Maximum speed
190km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volvo
Model
480 E
Version
480 E
Engine
1.7 (109 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1986
End of production
1988
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
190 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.3 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
B18E
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1721 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
83.5 mm
Compression ratio
10.1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.3 l
Coolant capacity
7 l
Power
109 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
145 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
160 l
Maximum trunk capacity
660 l
Curb weight
1030 kg
Gross weight
1410 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4258 mm
Width
1710 mm
Height
1323 mm
Wheelbase
2503 mm
Front track
1416 mm
Rear track
1426 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.7 (95 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1989

Engine power
95KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Brand
Volvo
Model
480 E
Version
480 E
Engine
1.7 (95 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1987
End of production
1989
Body type
Coupé
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
B18E
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
5.3 l
Coolant capacity
7 l
Power
95 KM

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Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.7 Turbo (120 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1996

Engine power
120KM
Torque
175Nm
Engine displacement
1,721cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9s
Maximum speed
195km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volvo
Model
480 E
Version
480 E
Engine
1.7 Turbo (120 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1996
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.5 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
B18FT
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1721 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
83.5 mm
Compression ratio
8.1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.3 l
Coolant capacity
7.2 l
Power
120 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
175 Nm @ 3300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
160 l
Maximum trunk capacity
660 l
Curb weight
1079 kg
Gross weight
1460 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4258 mm
Width
1710 mm
Height
1323 mm
Wheelbase
2503 mm
Front track
1416 mm
Rear track
1426 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/55 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.7 Turbo (122 KM)

Gasoline · 1991–1996

Engine power
122KM
Engine displacement
1,761cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
220km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volvo
Model
480 E
Version
480 E
Engine
1.7 Turbo (122 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1991
End of production
1996
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
220 km/h

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Engine

Engine model / code
B18FT
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1761 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.3 l
Coolant capacity
7.2 l
Power
122 KM

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Wheelbase
2650 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 (109 KM)

Gasoline · 1992–1995

Engine power
109KM
Torque
165Nm
Engine displacement
1,998cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9s
Maximum speed
191km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volvo
Model
480 E
Version
480 E
Engine
2.0 (109 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1992
End of production
1995
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
191 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.1 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
B20F
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1998 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.7 mm
Piston stroke
93 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
7 l
Power
109 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
165 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
160 l
Maximum trunk capacity
660 l
Curb weight
1050 kg
Gross weight
1440 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4258 mm
Width
1710 mm
Height
1323 mm
Wheelbase
2503 mm
Front track
1410 mm
Rear track
1410 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/55 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 (110 KM)

Gasoline · 1992–1995

Engine power
110KM
Torque
165Nm
Engine displacement
1,998cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9s
Maximum speed
195km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volvo
Model
480 E
Version
480 E
Engine
2.0 (110 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1992
End of production
1995
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.2 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
B20F
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1998 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.7 mm
Piston stroke
93 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
7 l
Power
110 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
165 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
160 l
Maximum trunk capacity
660 l
Curb weight
1050 kg
Gross weight
1450 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4258 mm
Width
1710 mm
Height
1323 mm
Wheelbase
2503 mm
Front track
1416 mm
Rear track
1426 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/65 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 (110 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1992–1995

Engine power
110KM
Torque
165Nm
Engine displacement
1,998cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.3s
Maximum speed
190km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volvo
Model
480 E
Version
480 E
Engine
2.0 (110 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1992
End of production
1995
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
190 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.3 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.2 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
B20F
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1998 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.7 mm
Piston stroke
93 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
7 l
Power
110 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
165 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
160 l
Maximum trunk capacity
660 l
Curb weight
1050 kg
Gross weight
1450 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4258 mm
Width
1710 mm
Height
1323 mm
Wheelbase
2503 mm
Front track
1416 mm
Rear track
1426 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/65 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes