Volvo 480 E 1.7 Turbo (120 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volvo 480 E 1.7 Turbo (120 Hp) /Coupe 1987 - 1996/

What is the body type of Volvo 480 E?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volvo 480 E 1.7 Turbo (120 Hp)?

8.5 l/100 km
27.7 US mpg
33.2 UK mpg
11.8 km/l

How fast is 1987 480 E 1.7 Turbo (120 Hp)?

195 km/h | 121 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.0 sec
0-60 mph: 8.6 sec

What is the power output of Volvo 480 E Coupe 1987 1.7 Turbo (120 Hp)?

120 Hp, 175 Nm
129 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volvo 480 E Coupe 1987 1.7 Turbo (120 Hp)?

1.7 l
1721 cm³
105.02 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1987 Volvo 1.7 Turbo (120 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volvo 480 E Coupe 1987 1.7 Turbo (120 Hp)?

Front wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1987 Volvo 480 E Coupe?

4258 mm
167.64 in.

What is the width of 1987 Volvo 480 E Coupe?

1710 mm
67.32 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1987 Volvo 480 E 1.7 Turbo (120 Hp)?

1079 kg
2379 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1987 Volvo 480 E 1.7 Turbo (120 Hp)?

1460 kg
3219 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1987 Volvo 480 E Coupe?

160 - 660 l
5.7 - 23.3 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1987 Volvo 480 E 1.7 Turbo (120 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

Volvo 480 E 1.7 Turbo (120 Hp)

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- Volvo 480 E
  - 480 E
    - 2.0 (110 Hp) Automatic
    - 2.0 (110 Hp)
    - 2.0 (109 Hp)
    - 1.7 Turbo (122 Hp)
    - 1.7 Turbo (120 Hp)
    - 1.7 (95 Hp)
    - 1.7 (109 Hp)
    - 1.7 (102 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Volvo

Model

480 E

Generation

480 E

Modification (Engine)

1.7 Turbo (120 Hp)

Start of production

1987

End of production

1996

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.5 l/100 km 27.7 US mpg
33.2 UK mpg
11.8 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.0 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.0 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

8.6 sec

Maximum speed

195 km/h 121 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9 kg/Hp, 111.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.2 kg/Nm, 162.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

120 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

69.7 Hp/l

Torque

175 Nm @ 3300 rpm. 129 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

B18FT

Engine displacement

1721 cm³ 105.02 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

81 mm 3.19 in.

Piston Stroke

83.5 mm 3.29 in.

Compression ratio

8.1:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

5.3 l 5.6 US qt | 4.66 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7.2 l 7.61 US qt | 6.34 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1079 kg 2379 lbs.

Max. weight

1460 kg 3219 lbs.

Max load

381 kg 840 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

160 l 5.7 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

660 l 23.3 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4258 mm 167.64 in.

Width

1710 mm 67.32 in.

Height

1323 mm 52.09 in.

Wheelbase

2503 mm 98.54 in.

Front track

1416 mm 55.75 in.

Rear (Back) track

1426 mm 56.14 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

195/55 R15

Wheel rim size

Volvo 480 E 1.7 Turbo (120 Hp)1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions