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| The above specifications are factory data at
the year of market introduction of the model mentioned.
The above specifications relate to models marketed in the Netherlands (home ground of the Volvo 480) with manual gearbox and cathalytic converter. Specifications of models with automatic transmission are slightly different. Models without cathalytic converter, which could be ordered during the first few years of production, also have slightly different specifications. Models in countries other than the Netherlands may differ from Dutch models. In various countries the same version may have been sold under different labels. Although the Volvo 480 remained almost unchanged during its total production life, specifications may have varied per year. See below for some examples. Always refer to the applicable owner's manual or consult your Volvo dealer for proper specifications. The above specifications were derived from publicly available sources. As this internet site is a private initiative of the Dutch Volvo 480 Enthusiasts Club, Volvo has no responsibility for the accuracy of the above data. The Volvo 480 Enthusiasts Club does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the above data. PRODUCTION YEAR CHANGES Below some examples of changes during the years of production are stated. The fuel system on ES and Turbo versions were changed several times over the years. Motormanagement was changed to compensate for the loss of power of a cathalytic converter. After first time introduction, the compression ratio of the ES version was increased from 10.0 : 1 to 10.5 : 1. There has also been sold an ES version with maximum torque of 145 Nm. Nowadays, the Turbo versions would have been called turbo-intercooler. Oil intercooler and fuel system cooler were standard on all Turbo versions. The Turbo version had slightly different turbo's during the years of production. The motormanagement system was changed accordingly. On all Turbo versions maximum torque was electronically limited. On later Turbo versions, maximum torque was 190 Nm. These versions have therefor better figures for intermediate acceleration than as stated above. Because maximum power remained unchanged, acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h is almost exactly equal for all Turbo versions. In yet a later year was the Turbo version equipped with tyres size 195/55 HR 15. The S version had a standard 2.0 i engine, but had a less exuberant equipment level than other versions. E.g. the S version lacks the famous electronic information display center. Although maximum power of the 2.0 i engine is only just over that of the 1.7 i engine of the ES version, intermediate acceleration was better because of increased maximum torque. Factory data on acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h versus real life tests indicate that it may be a bit optimistic for the ES version, while the 2.0 i version should perform better on the road than factory data indicate. Although the above data suggest otherwise, intermediate acceleration figures for the 2.0 i version should be notably better than for the 1.7 i version. There has also been a GT version. GT versions had an even higher equipment and accessories level than regular versions. Technical data are the same as for non-GT versions, be it in normally aspirated form or with turbo. Width of some versions in some years is different from as stated above, because of changes to exterior mirrors and side protection. S versions are higher according to factory data, because of tyre size. The fuel tank was later increased to 60 liters. This tank was standard on all versions in later years. In some countries a two-tone version was available. Two-tone versions were in metallic green over silver. Two-tones may have been presented as a specific version in some countries. Technical specifications are the same as for non-two-tone versions with the same engine. The experimental versions with 2.0 i turbo engine and electric engine never made it to production. The same applies for experimental body versions such as the cabriolet and targa. VARIOUS There are more differences than the above suggests. Reduction ratios, brake system, electrics, ignition system etcetera may vary per country, version and even year of production. Various production years also had different equipment levels. Please refer to the applicable owner's manual or consult your Volvo dealer. |
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