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. It was designed by Italian styling house Bertone, which was also responsible for production of these exceptional cars, having gained prior experience with the manufacture of the Volvo 264TE (a limousine version of the 264) and the Volvo 262C, the coupe version of Volvo's 260.
The Volvo 780 combined elegant, timeless design with a clear Volvo identity. The luxurious 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.
Model specifications
- Model: 780
- Produced: 8,518
- Body: 2-door coupe
- Engine: 4-cylinder in-line DOHC 1,986 cc or 2,316 cc SOHC, V6 SOHC 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 wheelbase 277 cm
Source: Volvo
