Volvo V90 I (960) photos

1996 — 1998 · wagon

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168–201

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9.2 s

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About this generation

First generation of the Volvo V90 luxury estate, representing the renamed Volvo 960 Estate produced from 1996 to 1998.

In late 1996, Volvo updated model designations, rebadging the 960 Estate as the Volvo V90. Built on Volvo's classic rear-wheel-drive 900-series platform with a multi-link rear suspension and composite leaf spring, it was produced as a 5-door wagon renowned for massive cargo space and structural durability.

Power was supplied by 2.5-liter (170 hp) and 2.9-liter (180-204 hp) Modular inline-six petrol engines. Production concluded in 1998, marking the end of Volvo's traditional rear-wheel-drive full-size estates.

Specifications

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Petrol

2.5

168hp(125 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 10.3 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: 1584 kg (3492 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
Emissions standard: Euro 2

2.5

168hp(125 kW)

2.5 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 10.8 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: 1599 kg (3525 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.2 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
Emissions standard: Euro 2

3.0

177hp(132 kW)

2.9 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 9.2 s

Torque: 270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2922 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: B6304S2
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1618 kg (3567 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
Emissions standard: Euro 2

3.0

177hp(132 kW)

2.9 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.9 s

Torque: 270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2922 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: B6304S2
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1633 kg (3600 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.4 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
Emissions standard: Euro 2

3.0

201hp(150 kW)

2.9 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.3 s

Torque: 267 Nm (197 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2922 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: B6304S
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1633 kg (3600 lb)
Fuel tank: 80 l (21.1 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.4 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
Emissions standard: Euro 2

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