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Country of origin:Sweden
Produced from:1988 - 1995
Numbers built:76,375 (All versions)
Designed by:John de Vries for Volvo
Source:Company press release
Last updated:September 28, 2010
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Engine
Configuration Renault Straight 4
Location Front, transversely mounted
Displacement 1,721 cc / 105 cu in
Bore / Stroke 81.0 mm (3.2 in) / 83.5 mm (3.3 in)
Compression 8.1:1
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, SOHC
Fuel feed Fuel Injection
Aspiration Turbo
Power 120 bhp / 90 kW @ 5,400 rpm
Torque 175 Nm / 129 ft lbs @ 3,300 rpm
BHP/Liter 70 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis unitary steel
Front suspension McPherson struts, lower wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension beam axle, Watt's linkage, Panhard rod, coil springs anti-roll bar
Gearbox 5 speed Manual
Drive Front wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1,040 kilo / 2,293 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,257 mm (167.6 in) / 1,709 mm (67.3 in) / 1,316 mm (51.8 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,502 mm (98.5 in) / 1,410 mm (55.5 in) / 1,410 mm (55.5 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.12 bhp / kg
Top Speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
0-60 mph 8.6 s

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