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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1987
Make
Volvo
Model
780
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
2.8 V6 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
147 hp
Power (kW)
108 kW
Torque
235 Nm (173 lb-ft)
Displacement
2,849 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,794 mm (188.7 in)
Width
1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Height
1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,770 mm (109.1 in)
Curb weight
1,547 kg (3,411 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,100 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,750 rpm
Redline
6,242 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 10W-30
  • 15W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 10W-30
  • 15W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
6 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
7.5 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
10 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
66 Ah
Alternator Charge Current
100 A
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
88 mm (3.5 in)
Stroke
73 mm (2.9 in)
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Service Intervals
Air Filter
48,000 km (29,826 mi)
Fuel Filter
96,000 km (59,652 mi)
Spark Plug
48,000 km (29,826 mi)
Brake Fluid
48,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
8,000 km / 0.5 years
Engine Coolant
48,000 km / 2 years
Transmission, Fluid
32,000 km (19,884 mi)

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 4-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.45 :1
2nd Gear
1.45 :1
3rd Gear
1 :1
4th Gear
0.69 :1

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
60 – 80 litres
Reserve Tank Capacity
9 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Emission
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Evaporative Control System
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Steel
Front Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Overhang, Front
952 mm (37.5 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,072 mm (42.2 in)
Turning Circle
9.9 m

Interior

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Belt Pretensioner

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Front Panel
Yes

Car Classification

American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
Volvo emblem
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Final Drive
3.73 :1
Reverse
2.21 :1
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Solid
Head Room, Front
940 mm (37.0 in)
Head Room, Rear
910 mm (35.8 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,021 mm (40.2 in)
Leg Room, Rear
906 mm (35.7 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,420 mm (55.9 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,880 - 1,950 kg (4,145 - 4,299 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
907 kg (2,000 lb)
Cargo Capacity
297 - 403 kg (655 - 888 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg (220 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
965 kg (2,127 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
935 kg (2,061 lb)
Front
Mid-Strip
Rear
Mid-Strip
Sides
Mid-Strip
Colour
Non-Painted
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
House Colour
Black
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Intermittent Control
Yes
Volume Water Tank

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
  • Headlight Wipers
  • Headlight Washers
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rear
Halogen

Colour

Accent
Chrome
Door Handles
Chrome

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
108
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
65.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
1
Air Condition
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Controls
  • Buttons
  • Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Format
Cassette
Displays
Equalizer
Yes
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
4 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Cooled
  • Light
  • Lockable
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
  • Entry Guard
  • Bottom of the Doors
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
  • Front
  • Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Hydraulic
Number of Spokes
4
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
16.9 :1
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Through Rear Seats
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
416 litres

Design

Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Accent
Wood
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Cushion Tilt
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Lumbar Support
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Powered
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional

Other Features

Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Belt Load Limiter
DriverYes
Passenger-
Rear-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Centre Rear Seat
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Three-channel
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Number of Standard Keys
2
Total Number of Keys
2
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Central Locking

Airbags

Frontal Airbag
  • Driver: Optional
  • Passenger: Optional
  • Rear: -
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
780
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
2 litres
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Tinted Windows
  • Front
  • Second Row
  • Rear Window
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Openable (Electric)
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Roof Railing
Optional
Spoiler
Front
Antenna
Whip
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Material
Glass
Shading
Sun Blind
Spare Wheel
Full-size (Steel)
8
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Powered
8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
8
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Armrest
Middle
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Cushion Tilt
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Areas
  • Cushion
  • Backrest
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Yes
Remote
Optional
Coupe
Variant
Generation
1st Generation
Year
Powertrain
2.8 V6 Automatic
Horsepower
147 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 4-speed

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