Segment: Medium
Production years: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
Volvo 760 was the car that saved the Swedish carmaker from bankruptcy, but before its launch, the carmaker almost closed its business due to its financial debts.
After the first oil crisis, the customers' behavior changed and turned their eyes towards fuel-efficient vehicles, and the Volvo 240/260 didn't meet that demand. Moreover, the 200 series had severe reliability issues that forced Volvo to dig deep into its pockets and find some change to cover the repair costs. Its management knew that it would need a new car to sell in the '80s, and the result was the 760. But it adopted an unusual strategy: it started with the more expensive, six-cylinder engine, and later on, it brought the more affordable 740.
While the marketing department requested a fuel-efficient vehicle and the finance department asked for lower production costs, the design department created a wedged-shape vehicle with a narrower front end than on the 200 series. With a greenhouse shaped for the U.S. customers' taste, the vehicle was criticized in Europe, but still, the 760 was the success Volvo needed to survive. At the back, the carmaker installed the squared taillights on the flat rear panel.
The design team created a minimalist design language for the 760's dashboard, with flat surfaces and angular shapes for the instrument panel. For the first years, the center stack was flat and sloped, and only after 1988 was it tilted towards the driver. Due to the longitudinally mounted engines, the front seats had to be pushed rearward. Still, thanks to the long wheelbase, the car provided enough legroom for the rear passengers.
Under the hood, Volvo installed the V-6 gasoline unit developed together with Peugeot and paired it with a four-speed manual gearbox. The Swedish carmaker added an inline-six turbo-diesel powerplant.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L Turbo 4AT RWD (177 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2316 cm3 |
Power: | 130 KW @ 5700 RPM 177 HP @ 5700 RPM 174 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 187 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 253 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 68.89 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.69 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.87/57.48 in (1,470/1,460 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.05 in (2770 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2921.1 lbs (1325 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L Turbo 4AT RWD (182 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2316 cm3 |
Power: | 134 KW @ 5800 RPM 182 HP @ 5800 RPM 180 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 260 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 68.89 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.69 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.87/57.48 in (1,470/1,460 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.05 in (2770 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2877 lbs (1305 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L Turbo 5MT RWD (177 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2316 cm3 |
Power: | 130 KW @ 5700 RPM 177 HP @ 5700 RPM 174 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 187 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 253 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 68.89 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.69 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.87/57.48 in (1,470/1,460 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.05 in (2770 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2921.1 lbs (1325 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L 4AT RWD (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2849 cm3 |
Power: | 108 KW @ 5100 RPM 147 HP @ 5100 RPM 145 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 235 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109.4 mph (176 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 68.89 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.69 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.87/57.48 in (1,470/1,460 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.05 in (2770 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3031.4 lbs (1375 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L 4AT RWD (156 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2849 cm3 |
Power: | 115 KW @ 5700 RPM 156 HP @ 5700 RPM 154 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 235 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 68.89 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.69 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.87/57.48 in (1,470/1,460 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.05 in (2770 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2888.1 lbs (1310 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L 4AT RWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2849 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 5400 RPM 170 HP @ 5400 RPM 168 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 240 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.2 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 68.89 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.69 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.87/57.48 in (1,470/1,460 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.05 in (2770 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3031.4 lbs (1375 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L 5MT RWD (156 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2849 cm3 |
Power: | 115 KW @ 5700 RPM 156 HP @ 5700 RPM 154 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 235 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 68.89 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.69 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.87/57.48 in (1,470/1,460 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.05 in (2770 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2888.1 lbs (1310 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L D 4AT RWD (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2383 cm3 |
Power: | 80 KW @ 4800 RPM 109 HP @ 4800 RPM 107 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 205 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 68.89 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.69 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.87/57.48 in (1,470/1,460 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.05 in (2770 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3004.9 lbs (1363 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L D 4AT RWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2383 cm3 |
Power: | 90 KW @ 4800 RPM 122 HP @ 4800 RPM 121 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 235 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.1 mph (174 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 68.89 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.69 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.87/57.48 in (1,470/1,460 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.05 in (2770 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3051.2 lbs (1384 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L D 5MT RWD (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2383 cm3 |
Power: | 80 KW @ 4800 RPM 109 HP @ 4800 RPM 107 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 205 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 68.89 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.69 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.87/57.48 in (1,470/1,460 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.05 in (2770 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3004.9 lbs (1363 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |