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780
1988 Volvo 780 Turbo
Sweden
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1988
Make
Volvo
Model
780
Variant
Turbo
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Turbo Automatic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
160 hp
Power (kW)
118 kW
Torque
245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,986 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)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,500 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
3.85 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
7.5 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
9.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
66 Ah
Alternator Charge Current
70 - 100 A
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
88.9 mm
(3.5 in)
Stroke
80 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
8.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Single-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
80,000 km
(49,710 mi)
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
Final Drive
3.73 :1
Reverse
2.21 :1
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
60 – 80 litres
Reserve Tank Capacity
9 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Emission
Emission Control
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
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Solid
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)
Track, Rear
1460 – 1520 mm
(57.5 – 59.8 in)
Overhang, Front
952 mm
(37.5 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,072 mm
(42.2 in)
Turning Circle
9.9 m
Interior
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
1,950 kg
(4,299 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
907 kg
(2,000 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
975 kg
(2,150 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
1,000 kg
(2,205 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings
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
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
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 Bolts
Lug Nuts
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Full-size (Steel)
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Turbo Pressure
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control
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
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
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
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
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
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
Remote
Optional
Airbags
Frontal Airbag
Driver: Optional
Passenger: Optional
Rear: -
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Front Panel
Yes
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
780
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
780 Turbo
1987–1990
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1988
Powertrain
Turbo Automatic
Horsepower
160 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 4-speed
Gasoline