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Volvo 780

[ 360 3-d | 360 4-d | 360 5-d | 760 | 760 Estate | 740 | 740 Estate | 780 | 480 | 440 | 460 ]

When the doors to the 1985 international motor show in Geneva were thrown open to the public, the spotlight fell on an all-new Volvo model.

The Volvo 780 was an exclusive 2-door coupe designed by Italian styling house Bertone. Bertone was also responsible for production of these exceptional cars, having gained prior experience with the manufacture of the Volvo 260 C, the coupe version of Volvo's 260.

The Volvo 780 combined an elegant, timeless design with a clear Volvo identity. The interior was also unique to this model, and the rear seat was individually shaped for two occupants.

In technical terms, the Volvo 780 was largely based on the 760 model.

Technical facts:
Prod. years:	1985 - 1990
Prod. volume:	8,518
Body style:	2-door coupé
Engine:	4-cylinder in-line OHC 1,986 cc or 2,316 cc, V6 OHC 2,849 cc, or 6-cylinder in-line 2,383 cc Turbo Diesel
Transmission:	4-speed manual with electrical overdrive or 4-speed automatic
Brakes:	Hydraulic, disc brakes all round
Dimensions:	Overall length 479.4 cm/188.7" wheelbase 277 cm/109"