Volvo V90 1997 3.0
Volvo V90 1997 2.9 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Volvo V90 1997 3.0 has been produced from January, 1997 to September, 1998. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.9 litres, which produces power of 204 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volvo V90 1997 - 1998 version and torque 267 Nm (Newton metres) on 4300 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Volvo V90 2.9 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.8 litres.
Volvo V90 1997 3.0 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volvo V90 1997 3.0 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 210 km/h.
Volvo V90 1997 3.0 fuel consumption is 11.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.8 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Volvo V90 1997 - 1998 versions, city fuel economy - 16.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.

Volvo V90 1997 3.0 technical data
Model: | Volvo V90 3.0 | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 1997. January ... 1998. September | ||
Engine: | 2922 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 204 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 267 NM ON 4300 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Top speed: | 210 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 (combined) 16.5 (urban) 8.4 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres (21.1 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.86m (length) 1.75m (width) 1.45m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 602 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1702 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 2100 kg |
Volvo V90 1997 3.0 engine B6304S
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 2922 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 6 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 83 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 90 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.7 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info |
Fuel system | Injection |
Volvo V90 1997 3.0 oil type | 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 5.8 litres (6.1 quarts) More service info |
Coolant capacity | 10.4 litres (11 quarts) |
Power | 204 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 267 NM ON 4300 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1990 |
Duration of production | 9 years |
Engine also used on | Volvo 960 Volvo S90 |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Volvo V90 estate car [1997 - 1998] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Volvo V90 1997 2.9 3.0
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds |
2.9 Petrol | 180 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volvo V90 1997 2.9 3.0 | 2.9 Petrol | 180 HP | 11.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volvo V90 1997 2.9 3.0 | 2.9 Petrol | 204 HP | 11.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volvo V90 1997 3.0 (132kW) Comfort-Line
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds |
3.0 Petrol | 180 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volvo V90 1997 3.0 (132kW) Exclusive-Line
Jan 1997 — Jul 1997 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds |
3.0 Petrol | 180 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volvo V90 1997 3.0 (132kW) Luxury-Line
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds |
3.0 Petrol | 180 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volvo V90 1997 3.0 (132kW) Limited Edition
Jul 1997 — Sep 1998 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds |
3.0 Petrol | 180 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volvo V90 1997 3.0 (132kW) Comfort-Line | 3.0 Petrol | 180 HP | 11.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volvo V90 1997 3.0 (132kW) Exclusive-Line Jan 1997 — Jul 1997 | 3.0 Petrol | 180 HP | 11.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volvo V90 1997 3.0 (132kW) Luxury-Line | 3.0 Petrol | 180 HP | 11.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volvo V90 1997 3.0 (132kW) Limited Edition Jul 1997 — Sep 1998 | 3.0 Petrol | 180 HP | 11.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volvo V90 1997 3.0 (150kW) Comfort-Line | 3.0 Petrol | 204 HP | 11.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volvo V90 1997 3.0 (150kW) Exclusive-Line Jan 1997 — Jul 1997 | 3.0 Petrol | 204 HP | 11.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volvo V90 1997 3.0 (150kW) Luxury-Line | 3.0 Petrol | 204 HP | 11.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volvo V90 1997 3.0 (150kW) Limited Edition Jul 1997 — Sep 1998 | 3.0 Petrol | 204 HP | 11.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |