1987 Volvo 480 ES specifications

1987 Volvo 480 ES data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2502 mm 98.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Length 4258 mm 167.6 inches
Width 1710 mm 67.3 inches
Height 1316 mm 51.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 1020 kg 2249 lb
Weight distribution 61.8% front
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Renault
Engine code B 18 ES
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.7 litre
1721 cc
(105.022 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81 × 83.5 mm
3.19 × 3.29 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.97
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 109 PS (107.5 bhp) (80 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque 140 Nm (103 ft·lb) (14.3 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 46.6 kW/litre
63.3 ps/litre
62.5 bhp/litre
1.02 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 81.35 Nm/litre
0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system Renix fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1022.2 kPa (148.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 430.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 38 s
Standing quarter-mile 17.7 s
Standing kilometre 32.8 s
Maximum speed 177 km/h (110 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
106.86 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
78.59 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
105.39 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.72 kg/kW
21.25 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 5.9/7.3/10.6 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km5.9/7.3/10.6 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/urban
km/litre16.9/13.7/9.4 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/urban
UK MPG47.9/38.7/26.6 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
US MPG39.9/32.2/22.2 US MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.120
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension BA.WL.PR.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 5½J x 14
Wheel size rear 5½J x 14
Tyres front 185/60 HR 14
Tyres rear 185/60 HR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.76
Final drive ratio 4.07
general
Carfolio.com ID26543
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1987 Volvo 480 ES added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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