Volvo 480 I 1.7 Turbo Hatchback
88 kW120 PS118 hp170 Nm1988
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- Power
- 88 kW 120 PS · 118 hp
- Torque
- 170 Nm 125 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.9 s
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
A 1.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 88 kW (120 PS) and 170 Nm of torque powers the Volvo 480 I 1.7 Turbo hatchback. The 480 I 1.7 Turbo pairs front-wheel drive with a five-speed manual gearbox.
In a 480 I line-up of 4 versions, the 480 I 1.7 Turbo tops the power chart, 16% above the entry 1.7 ES (catalyst) (76 kW). On top of that, it is the quickest to 100 km/h (8.9 s) and the fastest flat out (200 km/h).
The 480 I 1.7 Turbo in numbers: strong points
- Most powerful version of the 480 I: 88 kW (120 PS)
- Quickest 0–100 km/h in the 480 I range: 8.9 s
- Highest top speed in the range: 200 km/h
- Most torque in the range: 170 Nm
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Engine
| Engine code | B18FT |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1,721 cm³ 1.7 l · 105 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 88 kW 120 PS · 118 hp |
| Torque | 170 Nm 125 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 200 km/h 124 mph |
Production
| Body type | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Years | 1988 |
| Generation | 480 I (1986–1995) |
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