Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
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The 1986 Volvo 780 Coupe was styled by Bertone and increased the image of the Swedish carmaker.
After the pleasant cooperation in the late '70s, when Bertone made a new styling for the Volvo 262 C, the Swedish company asked for more. The Italian manufacturer took a regular 760 and worked its magic, and the result was a boxy-looking coupe with a wedge shape and luxurious interior.
Bertone built the 780's bodyworks in Italy and then shipped them to Sweden for final assembly. It might have been a hustle, but it was better than changing the stamping department. Unlike the 262 C, which had the roof chopped, the 780 kept the same roof and A-pillars to leave the same headroom inside. At the rear, the C-pillar had a smoother rake, which gave a faster silhouette when compared to the upright sedans.
The interior was fitted with leather upholstery and wood trims on the dashboard. The front power seats were wide and built for a comfortable ride. Volvo tried to pitch the 780 against the Mercedes-Benz SEC and the BMW 6-Series, but not in terms of performance. Its square-looking dashboard and other luxury items recommended it as a personal luxury coupe.
Unfortunately, the engine was too weak for the car's weight, and the rear axle couldn't provide the comfort of a luxury coupe. Volvo fixed things in 1988 when it introduced a new turbocharged engine and replaced the rear axle with an independent suspension system.
VOLVO 780 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
- 2.0L Turbo 5MT RWD (200 HP)
- 2.5L Turbo 4AT RWD (165 HP)
- 2.8L V6 4AT RWD (147 HP)
- 2.8L V6 4AT RWD (170 HP)
- 2.4L Turbo Diesel 4MT RWD (122 HP)
VOLVO 780
2.0L Turbo 5MT RWD (200 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT RWD (200 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1986 cm3 |
| Power: | 147.1 KW @ 5300 RPM 200 HP @ 5300 RPM 197 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
| Torque: | 214 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 290 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 205/60 HR 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 188.6 in (4790 mm) |
| Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
| Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.1 cuFT (484 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3439 lbs (1560 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
VOLVO 780
2.5L Turbo 4AT RWD (165 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L Turbo 4AT RWD (165 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2458 cm3 |
| Power: | 121.3 KW @ 5400 RPM 165 HP @ 5400 RPM 163 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 250 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 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 | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/60 HR 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 188.6 in (4790 mm) |
| Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
| Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.1 cuFT (484 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3131 lbs (1420 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3968 lbs (1800 kg) |
VOLVO 780
2.8L V6 4AT RWD (147 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 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: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/60HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 189 in (4801 mm) |
| Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
| Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3366.5 lbs (1527 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km) |
VOLVO 780
2.8L V6 4AT RWD (170 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 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: | 116.8 mph (188 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/60HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 189 in (4801 mm) |
| Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
| Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3218.7 lbs (1460 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
VOLVO 780
2.4L Turbo Diesel 4MT RWD (122 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L Turbo Diesel 4MT RWD (122 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L6 |
| Displacement: | 2383 cm3 |
| Power: | 89.7 KW @ 4650 RPM 122 HP @ 4650 RPM 120 BHP @ 4650 RPM |
| Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 249 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 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 manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/65HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 188.6 in (4790 mm) |
| Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
| Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.1 cuFT (484 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3241 lbs (1470 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4034 lbs (1830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |