11 Facts About Volvo 480

Volvo 480 is a sporty compact car that was produced in Born, Netherlands, by Volvo from 1986 to 1995.

The Volvo 480 was marketed as a coupe in Europe starting in 1986.

Volvo took six years from the time the 480 was conceived, through its development, and finally brought to production readiness.

Volvo 480 described the car as a four seater with "sporty styling" and the first front wheel driven Volvo 480.

Volvo 480 claimed that it was one of the first cars sold in Europe featuring bumpers designed to comply with United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regulations to withstand a 5-mile-per-hour front rear impact without damage to the engine, lights, and safety equipment.

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Volvo 480 highlighted that the car was "well-endowed with advanced electronics" and the press release described in detail the numerous features.

The Volvo 480 had good handling, due in part to its Lotus designed suspension.

In 1991, to mark the release of a new colour to the range, Paris Blue, Volvo offered a special edition 480 called the Paris Edition.

In 1991, the Volvo 480 received new mirrors, headrests for the back seats, as well as subtle modifications to the trim and body-color bumpers.

In 1994, the Volvo 480 received its last light update, and now sported clear front turn signals, stronger side intrusion bars and a driver's airbag as standard.

Volvo 480 factory made several prototypes, including a Volvo 480 with an electric drivetrain, a supercharged version, a version with a sixteen valve engine, and a version with a turbocharged 2.