Beschreibung
Volvo 480ES classic sports coupe.
70000 miles
1700cc petrol engine
In generally good condition despite its age, with age related wear and tear.
New rear brake pads/ calipers and handbrake mechanism, new catalytic converter.
Comes with spare blue bumper!!
Advertised on behalf of my son who is the documented ownerBought by my son and ran for 6 months, now reluctantly he needs to sell as he is joining the Armed Forces.
The Volvo 480 ES was the first front-wheel drive car with a transverse engine produced by Volvo. The low, wedge-shaped body with pointed nose and pop-up headlights provided a hint of the future, while the abruptly-ending rear section with glass tailgate was yet another way to pay homage to the 1800 ES. The interior was also innovative, with an instrument panel angled towards the driver and adjustable backrests in the individual rear seats. The interior was designed by Peter Horbury, who would later become Volvo's Chief Designer.
The level of technology in the car was high, and the 480 ES was well equipped even in the standard version. A new feature was the trip computer. This ?electronic information centre? could give the driver information about average consumption, average speed, range, and outside temperature. Digitally, of course.
The 1. 7-litre engine came from Renault and produced a power of 109 hp thanks to the help of catalytic converters. This was enough to produce a top speed of 120mph and enabled the car to handle the sprint to 60mph in 9. 5 s. While the engine power was not so high, the 480 ES was a road car with driving properties that could match its sporty appearance.
