Volvo S80

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Volvo S80
1999-2003 Volvo S80 2.9 (US)
Manufacturer Volvo Cars
Parent company Ford Motor Company
Premier Automotive Group
Production 1998–present
Assembly Torslanda, Sweden
Predecessor Volvo S90
Class Executive car
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive, transverse

The Volvo S80 is a high-end executive car produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo and was introduced in 1998 as a replacement for the rear-wheel drive Volvo 960/S90 sedan. Every single Volvo S80 has been built at the Torslanda Plant (Torslandaverken) in Gothenburg, Sweden. Unlike almost all other Volvo models, it did not have a station wagon version for its first generation. Now, the third generation V70 wagon is marketed as the estate version for the second generation S80 sedan. All of this is a part of a major product overhaul at Volvo, including a most luxurious large estate and sedan.

Upon its debut it was notable for being one of the first Volvos to depart from the company's traditionally boxy, conservative styling. The S80's styling, with its pronounced beltlines and tail lights that narrow and go from curves to points as they go up, has been adopted throughout the Volvo line, especially on the S60 and S40 sedans.

The first generation Volvo S80 had one of the world's highest crash test ratings in the world for over 5 years.[citation needed] The second generation Volvo S80 in June of 2007 scored the highest "good" rating in the IIHS crash test performance for frontal, side, and rear impacts [1], continuing in the success of the first S80 sedan. The second generation S80 has been proven to been better engineered than the out going model contrary to popular belief, and this is in part due to a stiffer more rigid chassis.

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[edit] First generation

First generation
2004-2006 Volvo S80 (US)
Production 1998–2006
Platform Volvo P2 platform
Engine(s) 2.0 I5 LPT
2.4 L I5
2.5 L I5 LPT
2.9 L I6
2.8/2.9 L twin-turbocharged I6
2.4 L I5 Turbo Diesel
2.5 L I5 Turbo Diesel [2]
Transmission(s) 4 speed geartronic automatic
5-speed automatic
5-speed manual
6-speed manual [2]
Wheelbase 2790 mm (109.9 in)
Length 4820 mm (189.8 in)
2004-06: 4849 mm (190.9 in)
Width 1830 mm (72.1 in)
Height 1435 mm (57.2 in)[2]
Fuel capacity 70 L (15.4 Imp. gallons)
(18.4 U.S. gal) (2.4 & Diesels)
80 L (17.6 Imp. gallons)
(21.0 U.S. gal) (others) [2]
Related Ford Five Hundred
Ford Freestyle
Mercury Montego
Volvo S60
Volvo V70
Volvo XC90

The first generation S80 is based on the Volvo P2 platform. More than 368,000 first generation S80s were built before the introduction of the new model. [3]

This S80 sedan being Volvo's flagship model was heavily equipped with numerous safety systems to ensure all occupants safety, including SIPS and WHIPS.[4]

The S80 also boasts three firsts for passenger cars. The first was the use of a built-in, fully integrated GSM phone, complete with both a hands free function and a lift-up hand-set. The second was the fitment of the straight six engine in a transverse mounting. Volvo claims to be the first manufacturer to succeed in mass producing this configuration "in modern time"[4], although British Leyland produced passenger cars with the same configuration from 1970 to 1981. No existing manual gearbox would fit in the engine bay with the six cylinder engine, so Volvo had to develop their own, claimed to be the world's smallest manual gearbox, the M65. The previous record holder was also a Volvo gearbox, the M56 developed to fit the wide 5 cylinder transverse engine first used in the 850 series cars.[5] Thirdly, the S80 was the world's first car with an environmental specification, covering aspects such as those directly relating to the car such as allergens from textiles and fuel economy and the life cycle of the car from production to dismantling.[6]

For Volvo, the S80 was a major step forward into the age of modern car design, particularly with the use of multiplex wiring.[7]

The S80 was initially available with four different engines. Starting the range was a detuned 2.4-litre 140 hp 5-cylinder. This was also available as a CNG and as an LPG version. The fully tuned version produced 170 PS (125 kW). Next up was a 2.9 L 196 PS (144 kw) 6-cylinder, then 272 PS (200 kW) T6 and finally, the 140 PS (102 kW) 2.5 L TDI (diesel). The 2.9 has a Straight-6 engine while the T6 was powered by a destroked twin-turbocharged version.[4] In 2000 there was the addition of the 200 hp (149 kw) 2.5T, available with standard all-wheel drive. The 2.5T model featured a light-pressure turbocharger. Late 2001 introduced the 163 PS (120 kW) 5 cylinder common rail diesel D5, detuned to 130 PS (96 kW) and sold as 2.4D in some markets.[8] [2]

[edit] Engines

Year Model Displacement Engine Fuel Power Torque
1998 – 2006 2.4 2435 cc I5 Petrol 140–170 hp (103–125 kW) 220–225 N·m (162–166 ft·lbf)
2000 – 2006 2.0T 1984 cc LPT I5 Petrol 180 hp (132 kW) 280 N·m (207 ft·lbf)
2004 – 2006 2.5T 2521 cc LPT I5 Petrol 210 hp (155 kW) 320 N·m (236 ft·lbf)
1998 – 2004 2.9 2922 cc I6 Petrol 196–204 hp (144–150 kW) 280 N·m (207 ft·lbf)
1998 – 2001 T6 2783 cc twin-turbo I6 Petrol 268 hp (200 kW) 380 N·m (280 ft·lbf)
2001 – 2006 T6 2922 cc twin-turbo I6 Petrol 268 hp (200 kW) 380 N·m (280 ft·lbf)
1998 – 2001 TDI 2460 cc turbocharged I5 Diesel 140 hp (102 kW) 280 N·m (206 ft·lbf)
2001 – 2006 2.4D and D5 2401 cc turbocharged common rail I5 Diesel 130-163 hp (96-120 kW) 280-340 N·m (206-250 ft·lbf)

[edit] Second generation

Second generation
2007 Volvo S80 (US)
Production 2006–present
Platform Volvo P24 platform
Engine(s) 2.0L (4cyl), 2.0L (Flexifuel, 4-cyl), 2.5 L I5 LPT
3.0/3.2 L I6
4.4 L Yamaha V8
2.4 L I5 turbodiesel
Transmission(s) 6-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Wheelbase 2835 mm (111.6 in)
Length 4849 mm (190.9 in)
Width 1861 mm (73.2 in)
Height 1490 mm (58.6 in)
Fuel capacity 70 L (15.4 Imp. gallons)
(18.4 U.S. gal)
Related Volvo V70
Land Rover Freelander
Ford Mondeo
Designer Sylvia Gullsdorf

On January 31, 2006, Volvo unveiled the first pictures of the second generation S80. Generally all features of the car were upgraded substantially. 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 316 PS (232 kw) and 440 N•m of torque developed jointly by Volvo Cars engine unit Skövde and Yamaha but built by Yamaha of Japan . 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 exterior is similar to that of the first generation but is greatly improved with more high strength boron steel in the body for safety. The interior is seen as one of the most comfortable in the automotive industry.

This second generation S80 is no exception to Volvo's on going improvements and inventions of safety. The second generation S80 has been give the IIHS 2007 Top Safety Pick Award in overall safety protection. Also again in November the IIHS awarded the 2008 Volvo S80 with Top Safety Award. This S80 performed outstanding above its German and Japanese rivals. Scores were perfect for frontal, side, and rear impacts. The car was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on February 28, and sales began on June 2006. The new S80 is based on the Ford EUCD platform (called P24 by Volvo), which was mainly developed by Volvo, also used for vehicles including Ford's S-MAX, Mondeo and Galaxy large MPVs.[9] Some of these other Ford vehicles ride on this platform, and although some parts are shared the vehicles are majority different from each other as they compete in different auto segments. Volvo vehicles on this platform tend to use more high tech parts and more expensive underpinnings.

Volvo's Personal Car Communicator (PCC) remote control will also be an optional feature with the new S80. This feature is fairly new to the automotive industry. 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.

Blind spot detector on side mirrors.
Blind spot detector on side mirrors.

The all new S80 is the first Volvo model to feature Adaptive cruise control (ACC) with Collision Warning and Brake Support (CWBS). Adaptive cruise control helps ensure comfort and relaxed driving by letting the driver select the desired speed and the minimum time gap to the vehicle in front of them. When a radar sensor detects a slower vehicle in front of them, Adaptive Cruise Control adapts to that vehicle by applying the brakes as necessary. As the Collision Warning System senses an impending collision, it alerts with a flashing light on the windshield and an audible alarm. Meanwhile Brake Support offers additional assistance by preparing the braking system so that the car can begin stopping faster and avoid a potentially dangerous situation before it happens. Volvo S80 is also available with a new safety innovation called Blind Spot Information System (BLIS, first seen in Volvo S40) which senses when a person enters the drivers blind spot and Active Bi-Xenon Lights (ABL) to illuminate around curves in the dark. Volvo is known for making historic strides in the production of intuitive new safety systems. BLIS system has been recently introduced at Mercedes-Benz higher specifications cars,nearly two years after Volvo.[10] The second generation Volvo S80 is much more luxurious than the previous generation, and it flaunts its "Scandinavian Luxury" design language. The second generation S80 has already won awards in best mid size luxury sedan interior.[11]

[edit] Engines

Year Model Displacement Engine Fuel Power Torque
2006- V8 4414 cc V8 Petrol 311 hp (232 kW) 325 ft·lbf (441 N·m)
2008- 3.0T 2998 cc I6 Petrol 285 hp (210 kW) 295 ft·lbf (400 N·m)
2006- 3.2 3192 cc I6 Petrol 235 hp (175 kW) 236 ft·lbf (320 N·m)
2006- 2.5T 2521 cc LPT I5 Petrol 200 hp (147 kW) 220 ft·lbf (300 N·m)
2006- D5 2400 cc turbocharged common rail I5 Diesel 185 hp (136 kW) 295 ft·lbf (400 N·m)
2006- 2.4D 2400 cc turbocharged common rail I5 Diesel 163 hp (120 kW) 250 ft·lbf (340 N·m)
2008- 2.0 1999 cc I4 Petrol 142 hp (104 kW) 136 ft·lbf (185 N·m)
2008- 2.0F 1999 cc I4 Flexfuel Petrol 142 hp (104 kW) 136 ft·lbf (185 N·m)
2008- 2.0D 1997 cc turbocharged common rail I4 Diesel 134 hp (98 kW) 236 ft·lbf (320 N·m)

[edit] References

  1. ^ IIHS S80 Report
  2. ^ a b c d e Volvo 2003 S80 Specification
  3. ^ Volvo Owners Club UK S80 production data
  4. ^ a b c Volvo Owners Club UK Summary of S80 Launch Press Release
  5. ^ Volvo Owners Club UK M65 Gearbox Press Release
  6. ^ Volvo Owners Club UK S80 Environment Press Release
  7. ^ Volvo Early S80 Press Release
  8. ^ Volvo S80 1999 Specifications
  9. ^ Wim Oude Weernink and Bradford Wernle. Building Blocks: Ford learns a lesson from Lego. AutoWeek. Retrieved on March 30, 2006.
  10. ^ Tech Watch: Mercedes-Benz Ups the Safety Ante With New Blind-Spot Assist
  11. ^ Volvo S80 (06-) 3.2 SE Sport 4dr Saloon - Autocar.co.uk

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