Volvo 780 Little Known Facts

The Volvo 780 was a grand tourer coupe produced by Volvo Cars between 1990 and 1992.
It shared its platform with the P1800ES but was significantly different in design and engineering.
The car featured a transverse mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive, and an aluminum-alloy chassis.
Power came from a turbocharged B230FT inline-four engine producing 175 horsepower.
In Europe, the Volvo 780 was offered with a range of trim levels and equipment options, including leather upholstery and sunroof.
The car's styling, both inside and out, was influenced by the P1800ES but had distinct features of its own, such as pop-up headlights and a sloping front bonnet.
Volvo produced just 2,000 examples of the 780 in total during its three-year production run.
It featured advanced safety features for its time, including side impact protection and an anti-lock braking system (ABS).
In addition to being sold as a complete car, the Volvo 780 was also used by several racing teams as a base for competition models.
The 780 had a top speed of 144 mph with the optional sport suspension package.
Despite its promising performance and handling characteristics, sales were modest due in part to the car's relatively high price and poor fuel economy.
The Volvo 780 was also known for its unique design feature - a rear spoiler that doubled as an air intake vent.
It had a curb weight of around 1,370 kg (3,020 lbs).
Volvo fitted the 780 with a limited slip differential to improve traction and handling stability.
The car featured a manual six-speed transmission as standard equipment in most markets.
Only a handful of right-hand drive examples were produced for certain markets, such as Australia and Japan.
It had a fuel tank capacity of around 55 liters (14.5 gallons).
The Volvo 780 was also available with several safety-related options, including an automatic crash avoidance system and a system that would automatically switch on the headlights in low light conditions.
A total of five color schemes were made available for the car during its production run.
It had a front track width of around 1,550 mm (61 inches)

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