Volvo 780 Technical Summary, U.S. model

Body style2-door coupe
Seating2+2
Wheelbase109.1 in. (277.0 cm.)
Overall Length188.7 in. (479.4 cm.)
Overall Width68.9 in. (175.0 cm.)
Overall Height55.1 in. (140.0 cm.)
Front Track57.9 in. (147.0 cm.)
Rear Track
  • 1987: 57.9 in. (147.0 cm.)
  • 1988 on: 59.8 in.(152.0 cm.)
Front Headroom37.0 in. (94.0 cm.)
Rear Headroom35.8 in. (91.0 cm.)
Front Legroom40.2 in. (102.1 cm.)
Rear Legroom35.7 in. (90.6 cm.)
Trunk Capacity14.7 cu. ft. ( .416 cu. m)
Towing Capacity2000 lbs. (907.0 kg.)

Curb Weights

  • 780 GLE: 3415 lbs. (1549 kg.)
  • 780 Turbo: 3439 lbs. (1560 kg.)
TransmissionAisin-Warner AW71 heavy-duty four-speed automatic; overdrive fourth gear
Front Suspension
  • 1987-1990: MacPherson struts with coil springs; anti-sway bar
  • 1991: MacPherson struts with coil springs; anti-sway bar
Rear Suspension
  • 1987: Constant track rigid live axle with subframe, Coil springs, anti-sway bar, Nivomat automatic leveling shock absorbers
  • 1988-1990: Multilink independent rear suspension, Coil springs; Nivomat automatic leveling shock absorbers
  • 1991: Multilink independent rear suspension, Coil springs; anti-sway bar; Nivomat automatic leveling shock absorbers
BrakesPower-assisted four wheel disc brakes; Bosch anti-lock brake system with split circuits
Tires

1987-1989: 205/60 HR-15

1990-1991: 195/65 HR-15

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