Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
Volvo was already known for its spacious station wagons, and it tried to offer them only on the more common 400 series. Yet three years after introducing its flagship, 700, series in 1982, it offered it as a station wagon as well.
In the early '80s, Volvo was still an important contender in the premium car market. It threatened the German carmakers with its built quality and its safety systems. It offered standard ABS and, as an option, an electronic traction control system. That was unusual for a 1985 car, and soon people started to understand its meaning.
The wedged-shaped Volvo 760 looked like a brick with its flat front fascia. Depending on the market, it featured either two rectangular or four squared headlights. Unlike its smaller sibling, the 400 series, the 760 featured an even more raked windshield, but the rest of the vehicle was mostly squared. Its long roof ended with an almost vertical drop for the tailgate.
Inside, the Swedish carmaker installed a more luxurious interior than on the lesser-equipped 740 model. The dashboard was tilted towards the driver, with a center stack connected to the instrument cluster. Despite the car's size, it was room for two adult-sized passengers in the back due to the tall transmission tunnel that crossed the car from front to back. In the U.S., the 760 was fitted with standard electronic climate control, which was also a novelty for many customers.
Under the hood, Volvo installed a range of gasoline and diesel versions, naturally aspirated or turbocharged. While some models were considered sluggish, the V6 Turbo version was quick on its feet and was praised by many for its under 9 seconds 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) run. Nevertheless, most customers had chosen lesser-equipped versions, including a five-cylinder turbo-diesel.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L 4AT RWD (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
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: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 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: | 195/60HR15 |
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: | 109.5 in (2781 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.2 in (234 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 35 cuFT (991 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3181.3 lbs (1443 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4299 lbs (1950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L 4AT RWD (156 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
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 |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 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: | 195/60HR15 |
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: | 109.5 in (2781 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.2 in (234 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 35 cuFT (991 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3181.3 lbs (1443 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4299 lbs (1950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 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: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.92 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 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: | 195/60HR15 |
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: | 109.5 in (2781 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.2 in (234 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 35 cuFT (991 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3181.27 lbs (1443 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4299.01 lbs (1950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L Turbo Diesel 4AT RWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2383 cm3 |
Power: | 89.7 KW @ 4800 RPM 122 HP @ 4800 RPM 120 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 235 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.4 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: | 195/60HR15 |
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: | 109.5 in (2781 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.2 in (234 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 35 cuFT (991 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3347 lbs (1518 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4464 lbs (2025 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |