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Specifications

If you want to learn more about the specifications of the Volvo 480's through the years it was produced, simply select the enginetypes you want to view. Selecting several enginetypes will make it possible to compare them easily.

  
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 B18E1986(M5)  B18FT1989(M5)  B20F1993(M5) 
 B18F1987(M5) B18FP1990(M5) B18FT1993(M5)
 B18ES1986(M5) B18FT1990(M5) B20F1994(A4)
 B18E1987(M5) B18FP1991(M5) B20F1994(M5)
 B18ES1987(M5) B18FT1991(M5) B18FT1994(M5)
 B18F1988(M5) B18FP1992(M5) B20F1995(A4)
 B18FT1988(M5) B18FT1992(M5) B20F1995(M5)
 B18F1989(M5) B20F1993(A4) B18FT1995(M5)

  


  
EngineB18FPB18FT
Year19901990
Remark
Engine typetransversely mounted 4-cilinder 8-valve in-line engine with a single overhead camshaft and bowl-in-piston chambers. Bosch multipoint injectiontransversely mounted 4-cilinder 8-valve in-line engine with a single overhead camshaft and bowl-in-piston chambers. With watercooled Garrett T2 Turbo compressor, intercooler and oilcooler
Capacity1721 cc1721 cc
Bore * stroke81 * 83.5 mm81 * 83.5 mm
Compression ratio9.5 : 18.5 : 1
Fuel96 RON or higher (unleaded only)96 RON or higher (unleaded only)
Max. power75 kW (102 hp) @ 5500 rpm88 kW (120 hp) @ 5400 rpm
Max torque142 Nm @ 3900 revs175 Nm @ 3600 revs
Fuel systemFenix 3B multipoint injectionBosch LH jetronic 2.2
Oil capacity4,8 litres ( 5.3 incl.oil-cooler & filter )4,8 litres ( 5.3 incl.oil-cooler & filter )
Coolingsystem typewatercooled closed system with thermostaticly operated electric cooling fan, capacity 7 litreswatercooled closed system with thermostaticly operated electric cooling fan and additional electric pump for turbo cooling, capacity 7 litres
Thermostat operationstarts opening at 92starts opening at 89
Ignition systemFenix 3BBosch EZ 210K
Battery12 Volt / 55 Amp12 Volt / 55 Amp
Alternator70 Amps / 14 Volt negative ear70 Amps / 14 Volt negative ear
TransmissionM50 type, manual 5-speed gearboxM50 type, manual 5-speed gearbox
Gear ratios1. 3.091:1 2. 1.842:1 3. 1.320:1 4. 0.967:1 5. 0.758:1 reverse. 3.545:1 final drive. 4.067:11. 3.091:1 2. 1.842:1 3. 1.320:1 4. 0.967:1 5. 0.758:1 reverse. 3.545:1 final drive. 4.067:1
V1000 in top gear34.3 Km/h34.3 Km/h
Steering typerack-and-pinion with speed dependant power assistancerack-and-pinion with speed dependant power assistance
Turns (lock-to-lock)3.123.12
Turning circle10.1 meter between the curbs10.1 meter between the curbs
Front toe setting0 - 1 mm toe-in0 - 1 mm toe-in
Front suspension typeIndependent suspension with McPherson type struts, coil springs and stabilisation barIndependent suspension with McPherson type struts, coil springs and stabilisation bar
Front camber / castor00
Rear suspension typeLightweight beam axle with Watt-linkage and trailing arms, Panhard rod and gas-filled shock-absorbersLightweight beam axle with Watt-linkage and trailing arms, Panhard rod and gas-filled shock-absorbers
Rear camber / castor00
Braking systemServo-assisted diagonally split braking system with load-dependant rear brake compensator on the master cilinder. Disc front and rear brakes with floating calipersServo-assisted diagonally split braking system with load-dependant rear brake compensator on the master cilinder. Disc front and rear brakes with floating calipers
HandbrakeIntegrated into rear-brake calipersIntegrated into rear-brake calipers
Weight (empty)1008 kg1019 kg
Weight (max. allowed total)1355 kg1440 kg
Top speed190 Km/h (factory)200+ Km/h (factory)
Acceleration0 - 100 Km/h (62mph): 9.5 sec.0 - 100 Km/h (62mph): 9 sec.
Fuel consumption5.9 l/100 km (90 km/h), 7.3 l/100 km (120 km/h), 10.6 l/100 km (city), 7.9 l/100 km (average)6.4 l/100 km (90 km/h), 8.0 l/100 km (120 km/h), 11 l/100 km (city), 8.2 l/100 km (average)