Volvo S90 I (960) photos

1996 — 1998 · sedan

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168–201

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9.0 s

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About this generation

First generation of the Volvo S90 luxury sedan, representing the renamed Volvo 960 sedan produced from 1996 to 1998.

In late 1996, Volvo revised its naming structure, rebadging the 960 sedan as the Volvo S90. Built on Volvo's classic rear-wheel-drive 900-series platform, it was produced as a 4-door sedan, including extended executive Royal and Executive editions. It represented the final classic rear-wheel-drive flagship produced by Volvo.

Power came from 2.5-liter (170 hp) and 2.9-liter (180-204 hp) Modular inline-six petrol engines coupled with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed Aisin automatic transmission. Production ended in 1998, making way for the front-wheel-drive S80.

Specifications

5

4871 mm191.8 in

Length

1750 mm68.9 in

Width

1440 mm56.7 in

Height

2770 mm109.1 in

Wheelbase

470 l16.6 cu ft

Trunk

Petrol

2.5

168hp(125 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 9.9 s

Torque: 230 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2473 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: B6254S
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1540 kg (3395 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Emissions standard: Euro 2

2.5

168hp(125 kW)

2.5 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 10.5 s

Torque: 230 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 2473 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: B6254S
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1560 kg (3439 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Emissions standard: Euro 2

3.0

177hp(132 kW)

2.9 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 9.2 s

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2922 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: B6304S2
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1550 kg (3417 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Emissions standard: Euro 2

3.0

177hp(132 kW)

2.9 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.8 s

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 2922 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: B6304S2
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1570 kg (3461 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Emissions standard: Euro 2

3.0

201hp(150 kW)

2.9 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.0 s

Torque: 267 Nm (197 lb-ft)
Top speed: 220 km/h (137 mph)
Displacement: 2922 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: B6304S
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1575 kg (3472 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Emissions standard: Euro 2

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