1985 Volvo 480 Hatchback
The first series-produced front-wheel-drive Volvo.
The Volvo 480ES was launched in 1985 and production commenced in 1986. The Volvo 480 ES played an important role as being the first series-produced front-wheel-drive Volvo car. It was equipped with a transverse installed 4-cyl. engine.
The frontal appearance was unique with pop-up headlights, and resembled no previous Volvo car.
The 480 was the first series-produced front-wheel-drive Volvo car.
Specifications.
• Model: 480
• Variants: 480 Turbo, 480 S
• Produced: 1985 -1995
• Volume: 76,375
• Body: 2-door sporting hatchback
• Engine: 4-cylinder in-line , 1,721 cc OHC with or without turbo or 1,998 cc OHC.
• Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic.
• Brakes: Hydraulic, disc brakes front and drums rear or discs all round
• Dimensions: Wheelbase 250 cm
(source: Volvo)
The Volvo 480ES was launched in 1985 and production commenced in 1986. The Volvo 480 ES played an important role as being the first series-produced front-wheel-drive Volvo car. It was equipped with a transverse installed 4-cyl. engine.
1985 Volvo 480 Hatchback.
The 480ES (which was also marketed under the designations 480S and
480 Turbo) was a closed sports car with four seats, having a rear design
which was influenced by the classic 1800ES of the early 1970s. The frontal appearance was unique with pop-up headlights, and resembled no previous Volvo car.
The 480 was the first series-produced front-wheel-drive Volvo car.
Specifications.
• Model: 480
• Variants: 480 Turbo, 480 S
• Produced: 1985 -1995
• Volume: 76,375
• Body: 2-door sporting hatchback
• Engine: 4-cylinder in-line , 1,721 cc OHC with or without turbo or 1,998 cc OHC.
• Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic.
• Brakes: Hydraulic, disc brakes front and drums rear or discs all round
• Dimensions: Wheelbase 250 cm
(source: Volvo)
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