Volvo 460 Presskit

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Volvo 460 press information
New 460 completes the Volvo 400 series With its classical 4-door saloon styling the Volvo 460 meets the highest consumer requirements for generous interior space and comfort in its class - yet does this within compact exterior dimensions which make it easy to manoeuvre and park in city-street driving. From all angles it is easily recognizable as a Volvofor it shares many family features with other Volvo models. This includes the long, high roofline and near vertical side windows, typical space-maximizing and comfort-enhancing attributes of a Volvo. Other family resemblances -- appropriately to other topof-the range Volvo models, notably the 700 series -- are the steeply sloping nose section, the grille with vertical bars, the large rectangularheadlights and the colour co-ordinated bumpers. The aerodynamic wedge shape of the body enhances stability at motorway speeds and provides a comfortably quiet interior. This good airflow management is obtained without concession to interior space and comfort. Having regard to the modest amount of space it takes up on the road, the Volvo 460 is an uncommonly roomy car (also see Table 1). Passengercompartment I n the remarkably roomy interior, the dashboard centre console is angled, cockpit style, towards the driver, bringing all the controls within easy reach. For driver convenience and enhanced safety, the twin column stalks can be operated with the hands still on the steering wheel, while a full complement of warning lamps and instruments is incorporated directly ahead of the driver in areflection free centre binnacle. All 460's have a height adjustable steering column and this, in combination with the height adjustable seat and other adjustment modes, allows virtually every driver to find the ideal steering position. In addition to the usual high level of standard equipment offered by every Volvo, which includes rear head restraints and (460 Turbo + GLE) power windows in thefront doors, customers have a choice of different equipment and tri m levels.

Variants strategy
' Custom-built' With the 460 models Volvo is continuing the variants strategy introduced with the 440, which gives the consumer a comprehensive choice of equipment and engines with gradually increasing price levels. In this way the individual needs of the consumer can be maximized in the form of a'customized' car which matches his or her personal style. 1

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I n the 460 range the customer can choose between three levels of equipment and trim and there is a choice of three power units. For details of the model and trim programme in your own country, please refer to the specifications chapter ofthis publication. 3 Engine/performance levels (see enclosed table 2) B18KP and B18KPD twin choke carburettor engines. Highest carburettor performance level. 66 kW/90 hp at 5800 rpm (B1 8KP); 64 kW/87 hp at 5700 rpm (B18KPD). B18EP and B18FP injection engines. Medium performance level. 78 kW/106 hp at 5520 rpm (B18EP); 75 kW/102 hp at 5640 rpm (B18FP). B18FT and B18FTM turbo-intercooler engines.Highest performance level. 88 kW/120 hp at 5400 rpm. Key to engine codes: B18 1721 cc engine K twin choke carburettor E normally aspirated fuel injection engine F with 3-way regulated catalytic converter (selective, with Lambda sensor) D with 3-way unregulated catalytic converter (non-selective, without Lambda sensor) P enhanced performance (model year 1990) T turbocharged with intercooling Mnon-catalytic converter model Choice of equipment and trim levels The choice of 3 engine performance levels is complemented by a choice of tri m and equipment -- GL, GLE and Turbo -- which may, however, differ between the various markets. Importers can choose between the following general equipment and trim levels. 1. Comfort specification (460 GL) Enhanced comfort level. Includes height adjustable...