Volvo S80
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| Volvo S80 | |
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| Manufacturer: | Volvo Cars |
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| Parent company: | Ford Motor Company |
| Production: | 1998–present |
| Predecessor: | Volvo S90 |
| Class: | Mid-size luxury car Executive car |
| Body style: | 4-door sedan |
The Volvo S80 is an executive car produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo and introduced in 1999 as a replacement for the aging Volvo 960/S90 sedan. Unlike almost all other Volvo models, it does not have a station wagon version. However, the slightly smaller V70 wagon was spun off its platform. The S80 is currently Volvo's flagship model.
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[edit] First generation
| First generation | |
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| Production: | 1998–2006 |
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| Layout: | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform: | Ford D3 platform |
| Engine: | 2.0 I4 LPT 2.5 L I5 2.5 L I5 LPT 2.9 L I6 2.8 L twin-turbocharged I6 2.4 L I4 turbo Diesel |
| Transmission: | 5-Speed Automatic |
| Wheelbase: | 2790 mm (109.90 in) |
| Length: | 4820 mm (190.90 in) |
| Width: | 1830 mm (72.10 in) |
| Height: | 1435 mm (57.20 in) |
| Fuel capacity: | 18 gal. |
| Related: | Ford Five Hundred Ford Freestyle Mercury Montego Volvo S60 Volvo V70 Volvo XC90 |
| Similar: | Audi A6 Acura RL Alfa Romeo 166 BMW 5 Series Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saab 9-5 |
The first generation S80 is based on the Volvo P2 platform. The very first Volvo S80 rolled off the assembly line on May 6, 1998. Every single S80 has been built in the Torslana plant in Gothenburg, Sweden. More than 368,000 first generation S80s were built before the introduction of the new model.
The S80 was initally available with five different engines — a 2.4-litre 140 hp 5-cylinder, a 2.4-litre 170 5 cylinder, a 2.9-litre 204 hp 6-cylinder, the 268 hp T6 and the 2.5-litre D5. The 2.9 has a 2.9 L I6 engine while the T6 was powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.8 L I6. The 2001 model saw the introduction of the 200 hp 2.5T. For the 2004 model year, the S80 came in 2.4 (140/170), 2.4D, D5, 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, 2.9, T6 and Bi-Fuel models. The 2.5T model has a 2.5 L I5 engine with a light-pressure turbocharger. The AWD version, of course, has all wheel drive. Prices for the S80 range from $36,000 USD for a base 2.5T, to $50,000 USD for a fully-loaded T6 model.
King Harald V of Norway uses a S80 Limousine as a representation vehicle.
[edit] Engines
| Year | Model | Displacement | Engine | Power | Torque |
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| 1998–2006 | 2.4 | 2435 cc | I5 | 140-170 PS (103-125 kW) | 220-225 N·m (162-166 ft·lbf) |
| 2000–2006 | 2.0T | 1984 cc | LPT I5 | 180 PS (132 kW) | 280 N·m (207 ft·lbf) |
| 1998–2001 | T5 | 1984 cc | HPT I5 | 226 PS (--- kW) | 310 N·m (--- ft·lbf) |
| 2004–2006 | 2.5T | 2521 cc | LPT I5 | 210 hp (155 kW) | 320 N·m (236 ft·lbf) |
| 1998–2004 | 2.9 | 2922 cc | I6 | 196-204 PS (144-150 kW) | 280 N·m (207 ft·lbf) |
| 1998–2001 | T6 | 2783 cc | twin-turbo I6 | 268 PS (200 kW) | 380 N·m (280 ft·lbf) |
| 2001–2006 | T6 | 2922 cc | twin-turbo I6 | 268 PS (200 kW) | 380 N·m (280 ft·lbf) |
[edit] Second generation
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| Production: | 2007–present |
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| Layout: | Front engine, front wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform: | P24 |
| Engine: | 2.5 L I5 LPT 3.2 L I6 4.4 L Ford/Yamaha V8 2.4 L I4 turbodiesel |
| Wheelbase: | 2835 mm |
| Length: | 4851 mm |
| Width: | 1861 mm |
| Height: | 1490 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 70 L |
| Related: | Ford Galaxy Ford Mondeo Ford S-MAX |
| Similar: | Audi A6 Acura RL Alfa Romeo 166 BMW 5 Series Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saab 9-5 |
On January 31, 2006, Volvo unveiled the first pictures of the second generation S80. This version has a new, sleeker design and is said to be focused on high levels of comfort, smooth driving capabilities, and safety features. The new S80 will feature a new 3.2 L straight-6 or 4.4 L V8 engine in combination with available four-wheel drive. The second-generation S80 is the first Volvo sedan model to become available with Volvo's compact, transversely fitted V8 with a power output of 315 horsepower and 440 Nm of torque. With four catalytic converters and advanced electronics, this engine, which was first introduced in the Volvo XC90, is one of the cleanest V8s on the market. The all new S80 could also come with the active Four-C chassis, which automatically adjusts chassis settings to better suit the current driving conditions.
The car was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on February 28, and sales are expected to start in June 2006. It has been speculated that the second-generation S80 will have a wagon variant, likely badged as the V90. The new S80 is based on the EUCD platform which was mainly developed by Volvo itself, also used for vehicles including Ford's S-MAX and Galaxy large MPVs.[1]
Volvo's Personal Car Communicator (PCC) remote control will also be a optional feature with the new S80. The unit is an automotive first. Before a driver gets to their car, they are able to review the security level and know whether they have set the alarm and if the car is locked. Additionally, there is a heartbeat sensor that warns if someone is hiding inside the car. The heartbeat sensor is rumored to also work with the SOS feature of Volvo's new telematics system. The all new S80 is the first Volvo model to feature Adaptive cruise control with Collision Warning and Brake Support.
[edit] Engines
| Year | Displacement | Engine | Fuel | Power | Torque |
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| 2007–present | 4.4 L | Volvo/Yamaha V8 | Petrol | 311 hp (232 kW) | 325 ft·lbf (441 N·m) |
| 2007–present | 3.2 L | I6 | Petrol | 235 hp (175 kW) | 236 ft·lbf (320 N·m) |
| 2007-present | 2.5 L | 2.5T | Petrol | 200 hp (147 kW) | 220 ft·lbf (300 N·m) |
| 2007-present | 2.4 L | D5 | Diesel | 185 hp (136 kW) | 295 ft·lbf (400 N·m) |
| 2007-present | 2.4 L | 2.4D | Diesel | 163 hp (120 kW | 250 ft·lbf (340 N·m) |
[edit] References
- ^ Wim Oude Weernink and Bradford Wernle. Building Blocks: Ford learns a lesson from Lego. AutoWeek. Retrieved on March 30, 2006.
[edit] External links
- All New Volvo S80 - Official Volvo S80 PR Site
- Nilsson Special Vehicles - Special vehicles such as limosines based on the Volvo S80 chassis.
- AutoGuideWiki.com
- New S80 Intro Site - New 2007 Volvo S80 Introduction Site (Flash)
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