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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.

  
Select cars to compare:
 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)

  


  
EngineB18FT
Year1989
Remark
Engine typetransversely 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 cc
Bore * stroke81 * 83.5 mm
Compression ratio8.5 : 1
Fuel96 RON or higher (unleaded only)
Max. power88 kW (120 hp) @ 5400 rpm
Max torque175 Nm @ 3600 revs
Fuel systemBosch LH jetronic 2.2
Oil capacity4,8 litres ( 5.3 incl.oil-cooler & filter )
Coolingsystem typewatercooled closed system with thermostaticly operated electric cooling fan and additional electric pump for turbo cooling, capacity 7 litres
Thermostat operationstarts opening at 89
Ignition systemBosch EZ 210K
Battery12 Volt / 55 Amp
Alternator70 Amps / 14 Volt negative ear
TransmissionM50 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. 4.067:1
V1000 in top gear34.3 Km/h
Steering typerack-and-pinion with speed dependant power assistance
Turns (lock-to-lock)3.12
Turning circle10.1 meter between the curbs
Front toe setting0 - 1 mm toe-in
Front suspension typeIndependent suspension with McPherson type struts, coil springs and stabilisation bar
Front camber / castor0
Rear suspension typeLightweight beam axle with Watt-linkage and trailing arms, Panhard rod and gas-filled shock-absorbers
Rear camber / castor0
Braking systemServo-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 calipers
Weight (empty)1019 kg
Weight (max. allowed total)1440 kg
Top speed200+ Km/h (factory)
Acceleration0 - 100 Km/h (62mph): 9 sec.
Fuel consumption6.4 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)