Volvo 960 1990 2.9 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Volvo 960 1990 Estate 3.0i 24V has been produced from September, 1990 to July, 1994. 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 960 1990 - 1994 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Volvo 960 2.9 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.8 litres.
Volvo 960 1990 Estate 3.0i 24V has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volvo 960 1990 Estate 3.0i 24V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 210 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Volvo 960 1990 Estate 3.0i 24V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11 litres per 100km (9.1 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Volvo real everyday fuel consumption is 12.4 litres per 100 km, which is 13% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volvo 960 fuel consumption.
Volvo 960 1990 Estate 3.0i 24V technical data
| Model: | Volvo 960 Estate 3.0i 24V | ||
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| Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
| Production period: | 1990. September ... 1994. July | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.0 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 (combined) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km (19 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres (21.1 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.81m (length) 1.75m (width) 1.44m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 2125 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2060 kg | ||
Volvo 960 1990 Estate 3.0i 24V 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 960 1990 Estate 3.0i 24V oil type | 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 5.8 litres (6.1 quarts) More service info |
| Coolant capacity | 10 litres (10.6 quarts) |
| Power | 204 HP ON 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 267 NM ON 4300 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1990 |
| Duration of production | 9 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1993 onwards. |
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| Engine also used on | Volvo S90 Volvo V90 |
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 960 estate car [1990 - 1994] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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| Volvo 960 1990 2.0 i 16V | 2.0 Petrol | 190 HP | 11.2 l/100km | Manual (4) |
| Volvo 960 1990 2.4 TD Jan 1990 — Dec 1991 | 2.4 Diesel | 115 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (4) |
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Volvo 960 1990 2.4 Estate Turbo Diesel
Sep 1990 — Sep 1991 Most powerfull diesel version (122 HP) |
2.4 Diesel | 122 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Volvo 960 1990 2.9 Estate 3.0i 24V
Sep 1990 — Jul 1994 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9 seconds |
2.9 Petrol | 204 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |