Volvo 480 I 1.7 ES Hatchback
80 kW109 PS107 hp140 Nm1986
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- Power
- 80 kW 109 PS · 107 hp
- Torque
- 140 Nm 103 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.5 s
- Top speed
- 190 km/h
- Length
- 4,258 mm
- Displacement
- 1,721 cm³
A 1.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 80 kW (109 PS) and 140 Nm of torque powers the Volvo 480 I 1.7 ES hatchback. In the 480 I 1.7 ES, power reaches the front wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
Against the entry 1.7 ES (catalyst) (76 kW), the 480 I 1.7 ES gains 5% in power; the 1.7 Turbo (88 kW), strongest of the 4, has 8 kW more. According to our catalog data, the 480 I 1.7 ES needs 9.5 s to reach 100 km/h and reaches 190 km/h.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,721 cm³ 1.7 l · 105 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 80 kW 109 PS · 107 hp |
| Torque | 140 Nm 103 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 190 km/h 118 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,258 mm 167.6 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,710 mm 67.3 in |
| Height | 1,318 mm 51.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,503 mm 98.5 in |
Production
| Body type | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Years | 1986 |
| Generation | 480 I (1986–1995) |
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