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1997 Volvo 960 Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1997 Volvo 960 specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1997 Volvo 960 Research

1997 Volvo 960

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Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive

1997 Volvo 960 Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
2,922 cc 2.9 liters 6 in-line front longitudinal engine with 83 mm bore, 90 mm stroke, 10.7 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 79 liter fuel tank
Power: 135 kW , 181 HP @ 5,200 rpm; 199 ft lb @ 4,100 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
ABS
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Rear mechanical limited slip differential
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar semi-independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with leaf springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Body color medium body side molding with colored inserts
Front and rear body color impact absorbing bumpers with rubbing strip and colored insert
Chrome/bright trim around side windows, on side of body and on bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.36
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,872, overall width (mm): 1,750, overall height (mm): 1,438, ground clearance (mm): 104, wheelbase (mm): 2,771, front track (mm): 1,504, rear track (mm): 1,516 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 9,693
Front fog lights
Wash/wipe headlight cleaners
Complex surface lens halogen bulb twin headlights
Luxury trim
Gloss multi-coat paint , metallic multi-coat paint , black multi-coat paint
Fixed rear window
Front glass electric tilting sliding sunroof with sunshade
Tinted glass
Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,570, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 0 and gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 0
Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and fixed intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
CFC free liquid air conditioning with climate control
Power antenna
Front illuminated ashtray , rear ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Stereo manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 470, rear seat down; to lower window (liters): 0, rear seat down (liters): 0, all seats in place (liters): 470 and all seats removed (liters): 0
Front seats illuminated cigar lighter
Analog clock
Dashboard and floor full console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights with four switches in footwell
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Carpet floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat , bucket seat
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest with integral box
Lockable illuminated glove compartment with lid
Head restraints on front seats and rear seats
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 950, rear headroom (mm): 937, front hip room (mm): 1,379, rear hip room (mm): 1,379, front leg room (mm): 1,041, rear leg room (mm): 881, front shoulder room (mm): 1,384, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,384 and interior volume (liters): 2,557
Low fuel level warning
Memorized adjustment with three settings and three driver's seat positions
Remote power locks with internal switch includes trunk/hatch, includes fuel filler door and operates from passenger door
Power steering
Front power windows with door mounted switches and one one-touch , rear power windows with door mounted switches
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Folding rear seat center armrest with trunk access
Bench asymmetrical three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Front seat back storage
Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: five seats
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag
Eight speakers
Leather covered steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
Ventilation system with five fan speeds and recirculation setting