Volvo 480 BHP
The Volvo 480 has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1993 Volvo 480 ES Limited Edition produces 81 BHP, while the 1995 Volvo 480 produces 110 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
8 recorded variants, from 81–110 BHP.
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Popular Volvo 480 BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480 Celebration | 1995 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP480 |
| 480 ES | 1994 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 109 BHP480 |
| 480 ES Limited Edition | 1993 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 81 BHP480 |
| 480 ES Special Edition | 1993 | 1,721 cc | Petrol | 102 BHP480 |
| 480 Turbo S/R | 1992 | 1,721 cc | Petrol | 88 BHP480 |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,998 cc | Petrol | 1993–1995 | 81–110 BHP | 135.4–165 Nm | 4 |
| 1,721 cc | Petrol | 1989–1993 | 88–108 BHP | 135.4–237.1 Nm | 4 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480 Celebration Auto | 1995 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP | 111.5 PS | 165 Nm | 82 kW | 117 mph |
| 480 Celebration | 1995 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP | 111.5 PS | 165 Nm | 82 kW | 119 mph |
| 480 ES | 1994 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 109 BHP | 110.5 PS | 165 Nm | 81 kW | 119 mph |
| 480 ES Limited Edition | 1993 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 81 BHP | 82.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 60.4 kW | 191 mph |
| 480 ES Special Edition | 1993 | 1,721 cc | Petrol | 102 BHP | 103.4 PS | 135.4 Nm | 76.1 kW | 115 mph |
| 480 Turbo S/R | 1992 | 1,721 cc | Petrol | 88 BHP | 89.2 PS | 237.1 Nm | 65.6 kW | 199 mph |
| 480 Turbo S/R | 1991 | 1,721 cc | Petrol | 88 BHP | 89.2 PS | 237.1 Nm | 65.6 kW | 199 mph |
| 480 ES | 1989 | 1,721 cc | Petrol | 108 BHP | 109.5 PS | 135.4 Nm | 80.5 kW | 118 mph |
Volvo 480 BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Volvo 480?
Recorded horsepower for the Volvo 480 is 81–110 BHP across 8 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Volvo 480 engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 110 BHP, from the 480.
Which Volvo 480 year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 110 BHP, recorded for 1995.
What torque is recorded for the Volvo 480?
Recorded torque is 135.4–237.1 Nm on the 8 variants that include it.