Volvo 480

Volvo 480

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Volvo 480
Volvo
aka	Type aka here, not up there
Production	1986-1995
Class	Compact
Body Style	Hatchback
Length	length - type here
Width	Width - type here
Height	Height - type here
Wheelbase	wheelbase - type here
Weight	Weight - you get the point
Transmission	transmission + drive
Engine	engine
Power	N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm
Similar	similar (competition)
Designer	Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)

The Volvo 480 is a 4-seat, 3-door hatchback produced by Volvo. It's marketed as a coupe, even though it has looks between a liftback and a estate. This is the only Volvo to have pop-up headlights.

Development

Press launch first began in 1985. However, the car was seen at the 1986 Geneva Motor Show and was available to the public by 1987. The 480 was first planned for North America, but it would take some time due to currency exchange rates. This is the second Volvo to have the sport back styling, the first being the Volvo P1800 and the third being the Volvo C30. In 1988, the Turbo model came out. In 1992, the 480 got new mirrors and new headrests for the back seats. In the same year, special editions came out. Finally, the production of the 480 ended in 1995.