Volvo 960 BHP
The Volvo 960 has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1996 Volvo 960 produces 170 BHP, while the 1997 Volvo 960 produces 204 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
5 recorded variants, from 150–204 BHP.
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Popular Volvo 960 BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 960 24V Auto | 1997 | 2,922 cc | Petrol | 204 BHP960 |
| 960 i 24V Auto | 1992 | 2,922 cc | Petrol | 150 BHP960i |
| 960 24V Auto | 1996 | 2,473 cc | Petrol | 170 BHP960 |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,922 cc | Petrol | 1992–1997 | 150–204 BHP | 135.4–361.8 Nm | 4 |
| 2,473 cc | Petrol | 1996 | 170 BHP | 230 Nm | 1 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 960 24V Auto | 1997 | 2,922 cc | Petrol | 204 BHP | 206.9 PS | 267 Nm | 152 kW | 9.1 sec | 130 mph |
| 960 24V Auto | 1996 | 2,473 cc | Petrol | 170 BHP | 172.4 PS | 230 Nm | 127 kW | 9.7 sec | 130 mph |
| 960 24V Auto | 1995 | 2,922 cc | Petrol | 204 BHP | 206.9 PS | 361.8 Nm | 152.1 kW | 9.1 sec | 208 mph |
| 960 24V Auto | 1994 | 2,922 cc | Petrol | 204 BHP | 206.9 PS | 361.8 Nm | 152.1 kW | 9.1 sec | 208 mph |
| 960 i 24V Auto | 1992 | 2,922 cc | Petrol | 150 BHP | 152.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 111.9 kW | 9.1 sec | 210 mph |
Volvo 960 BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Volvo 960?
Recorded horsepower for the Volvo 960 is 150–204 BHP across 5 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Volvo 960 engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 204 BHP, from the 960.
Which Volvo 960 year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 204 BHP, recorded for 1997.
What torque is recorded for the Volvo 960?
Recorded torque is 135.4–361.8 Nm on the 5 variants that include it.