1997 Volvo 960 specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
      Key specs
Color options
Interior
  
    Light Beige
    Neutral Shale
    Sapphire
    Dark Cherry
    Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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                    Gas I6  
                Engine Type 
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                    18 City / 26 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    181 hp 
                Horsepower 
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                    5  
                Seating Capacity 
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Brakes
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                    Pwr  
                Brake Type 
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                    Yes  
                Disc - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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                    Yes  
                Brake ABS System 
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                    11.06" x TBD in 
                Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    11.0" x TBD in 
                Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    N/A  
                Brake ABS System (Second Line) 
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                    Yes  
                Disc - Front (Yes or   ) 
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                    Not Available  
                Drum - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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Electrical
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                    600  
                Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 
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                    120  
                Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 
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Engine
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                    199 @ 4100  
                SAE Net Torque @ RPM 
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                    2.9L/178.3  
                Displacement 
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                    181 @ 5200  
                SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 
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                    Gas I6  
                Engine Type 
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                    A/T  
                4-Speed A/T Transmission Options 
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                    18 City / 26 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    10.5 qts 
                Total Cooling System Capacity 
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Measurements
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                    37 in 
                Second Head Room 
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                    55 in 
                Front Shoulder Room 
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                    37 in 
                Front Head Room 
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                    59 in 
                Track Width, Front 
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                    54 in 
                Front Hip Room 
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                    109 in 
                Wheelbase 
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                    107 ft³ 
                Passenger Volume 
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                    55 in 
                Second Shoulder Room 
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                    60 in 
                Track Width, Rear 
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                    41 in 
                Front Leg Room 
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                    N/A  
                Liftover Height 
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                    4 in 
                Min Ground Clearance 
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                    69 in 
                Width, Max w/o mirrors 
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                    17 ft³ 
                Trunk Volume 
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                    57 in 
                Height, Overall 
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                    35 in 
                Second Leg Room 
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                    54 in 
                Second Hip Room 
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                    192 in 
                Length, Overall 
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                    5  
                Passenger Capacity 
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Steering
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                    32 ft 
                Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 
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                    Not Available ft 
                Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall 
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                    4  
                Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 
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                    Pwr Rack & Pinion  
                Steering Type 
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                    17  
                Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 
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Suspension
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                    w/Coil Springs  
                Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) 
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                    Indep. Multi Leaf  
                Suspension Type - Rear 
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                    w/Leaf Springs  
                Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) 
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                    MacPherson Struts  
                Suspension Type - Front 
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Tires & Wheels
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                    P205/55VR16  
                Rear Tire Size 
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                    Temp in 
                Spare Wheel Size 
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                    Alloy  
                Front Wheel Material 
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                    16.0" x 6.5" in 
                Front Wheel Size 
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                    16.0" x 6.5" in 
                Rear Wheel Size 
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                    Alloy  
                Rear Wheel Material 
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                    P205/55VR16  
                Front Tire Size 
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                    Temp  
                Spare Tire Size 
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                    N/A  
                Spare Wheel Material 
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Weight & Capacity
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                    495 lbs 
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    N/A  
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    3,300 lbs 
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    N/A  
                Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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                    N/A  
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    3,461 lbs 
                Base Curb Weight 
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                    20 gal 
                Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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