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Volvo S80

General information

ModelVolvo S80
Year1998
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2922 ccm (178.30 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving9.7 litres/100 km (24.25 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving15.2 litres/100 km (15.43 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.2 litres/100 km (32.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2922 ccm (178.30 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power204.00 PS (150 kW or 201 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque260.00 Nm (26.5 kgf-m or 191.8 ft.lbs) at 4300 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1287 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4650 litres (1,229 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1585 kg (3,494.3 pounds)
Overall length4830 mm (190.2 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2800 mm (110.2 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
CO2 emissions232.0 g/km
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