Volvo C30
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| Manufacturer | Volvo Cars |
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| Parent company | Ford Motor Company Premier Automotive Group |
| Production | 2006–present |
| Assembly | Ghent, Belgium |
| Predecessor | Volvo 480 |
| Class | Small family car |
| Body style(s) | 3-door hatchback |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Volvo P1 platform[citation needed] |
| Engine(s) | Petrol: 1.6 L 99 hp straight-4 1.8 L 123 hp straight-4 1.8 L 123 hp Flexifuel straight-4 2.0 L 143 hp straight-4 2.4 L 168 hp straight-5 2.5 L 227 hp turbocharged straight-5 Diesel: 1.6 L 108 hp straight-4 2.0 L 134 hp straight-4 2.4 L 178 hp straight-5 |
| Transmission(s) | 5- or 6-speed manual 5- or 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm (103.9 in) |
| Length | 4,252 mm (167.4 in) |
| Width | 1,782 mm (70.2 in) |
| Height | 1,447 mm (57.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,331 kg (2,930 lb)-1,347 kg (2,970 lb) |
| Related | Mazda3 Ford Focus (international) Volvo S40 Volvo V50 |
The Volvo C30 is a small car produced by Volvo Cars, a subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company. The C30 is a three-door, four-seat hatchback powered by straight-4 and straight-5 engines. The car is a hatchback version of the S40/V50/C70 range, and uses the same Ford C1 (or Volvo P1) platform.
It is being marketed as a premium hatchback or "sports coupe" specially designed for first-time Volvo buyers and the youth market. Production is expected to be 65,000 units a year, 75% for sale in the European market.
The exterior design of the C30 is based on the 2001 SCC concept car, which was inspired by the 1800ES, the estate adaptation of the P1800 Coupe. According to Simon Lamarre, chief studio designer, "the 1800ES has become one of the icons for Volvo," [1] inspiring the design of the Volvo C30.[1]
The production car was officially unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motor Show.[2]
The interior design is similar to the S40 and V50; the majority of parts including the instrument panel, 'floating' centre stack and steering wheel are shared by the three cars.
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[edit] Model ranges
[edit] Europe
In late 2006, the C30 was launched in Europe. Engines choices range from a 1.6L inline-4 (petrol or diesel) to a 2.5L inline-5 turbo (2.4L diesel). 2009 added the choices of a 6-speed PowerShift dual-clutch automatic with the 2.0 L petrol and diesel engines, a 1.8L E85 flex-fuel engine, and 1.6L "DRIVe" diesel engines with improved efficiency and optional start/stop capability. Trim lines include SE and SE Lux in the UK, and Kinetic, Momentum, and Summum (from fewest to most features) in most other European nations. The R-Design package adds interior and exterior accessories including aluminum inlays on the dashboard, R-Design emblems on the steering wheel, seats and floor mats, a rear spoiler and body kit.
[edit] North America
The C30 went on sale in Canada in March 2007 as a 2007 model, and in October 2007 in the United States as a 2008 model.[3]
In Canada, the 2.4i and T5 are available. In the United States, the only engine available is the T5.[4] For 2008, the US C30 was sold in two trim lines, Version 1.0 and Version 2.0. For 2009, they were changed to T5 and R-Design, with the latter adding unique badges.
[edit] Specifications
An upgraded sound system includes a digital 5×130 watt ICE Power amplifier from Alpine featuring Dolby Pro Logic II Surround, and 10 loudspeakers from Danish Dynaudio.
The 2008 model year brings some minor changes, mostly adapting the interior to the facelifted S40/V50 and including as standard an Aux audio socket.
[edit] Engines and transmissions
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| Model | Engine type, code | Displacement | HP @ RPM | Torque @ RPM | Transmissions |
| 1.6 | I4, B4164S3 | 1,596 cc (1.6 L; 97.4 cu in) | 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp)@6000 | 150 N·m (110 lb·ft)@4000 | 5-speed manual (Ford IB5) |
| 1.8 | I4, B4184S11 | 1,798 cc (1.8 L; 109.7 cu in) | 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp)@6000 | 165 N·m (122 lb·ft)@4000 | 5-speed manual (Ford MTX-75) |
| 2.0 | I4, B4204S3 | 1,999 cc (2.0 L; 122.0 cu in) | 145 PS (107 kW; 143 hp)@6000 | 185 N·m (136 lb·ft)@4500 | 5-speed manual (Ford MTX-75), 6-speed PowerShift (Ford MPS6) |
| 2.4i | I5, B5244S4 | 2,435 cc (2.4 L; 148.6 cu in) | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp)@6000 | 230 N·m (170 lb·ft)@4400 | 5-speed manual (Ford MTX-75), 5-speed Geartronic (Aisin AW55-51) |
| T5 (2006-2007) | I5 turbo, B5254T | 2,521 cc (2.5 L; 153.8 cu in) | 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) | 320 N·m (236 lb·ft)@1500-4800 | 6-speed manual (Getrag M66), 5-speed Geartronic (Aisin AW55-51) |
| T5 (2007-) | I5 turbo, B5254T7 | 2,521 cc (2.5 L; 153.8 cu in) | 230 PS (169 kW; 227 hp)@5000 | 320 N·m (236 lb·ft)@1500-5000 | 6-speed manual, 5-speed Geartronic |
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| Model | Engine type, code | Displacement | HP @ RPM | Torque @ RPM | Transmissions |
| 1.6D, 1.6D DRIVe | I4 turbo, D4164T | 1,560 cc (1.6 L; 95.2 cu in) | 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp)@4000 | 240 N·m (177 lb·ft)@1750 | 5-speed manual (Ford MTX-75) |
| 1.6D DRIVe S/S | I4 turbo | 1,560 cc (1.6 L; 95.2 cu in) | 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp)@4000 | 240 N·m (177 lb·ft)@1750 | 5-speed manual (Ford MTX-75) |
| 2.0D | I4 turbo, D4204T | 1,997 cc (2.0 L; 121.9 cu in) | 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp)@4000 | 320 N·m (236 lb·ft)@2000 | 6-speed manual (Getrag MMT6), 6-speed Powershift (Ford MPS6) |
| D5 (automatic) | I5 turbo, D5244T8 | 2,401 cc (2.4 L; 146.5 cu in) | 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp)@4000 | 350 N·m (258 lb·ft)@1750-3250 | 6-speed manual (Getrag M66), 5-speed GearTronic |
| D5 (manual) | I5 turbo, D5244T13 | 2,401 cc (2.4 L; 146.5 cu in) | 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp)@4000 | 400 N·m (295 lb·ft)@2000-2750 | 6-speed manual (Getrag M66) |
| Petrol/E85 engines | |||||
| Model | Engine type, code | Displacement | HP @ RPM | Torque @ RPM | Transmissions |
| 1.8F | I4, B4184S8 | 1,798 cc (1.8 L; 109.7 cu in) | 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp)@6000 | 165 N·m (122 lb·ft)@4000 | 5-speed manual (Ford MTX-75) |
[edit] 2010 update
Volvo introduced a refreshed C30 at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.[5] It has a redesigned front end with new headlights, grille, and front body panels. The rest of the body has only minor changes, and the engine and transmission choices remain the same. A new sport chassis will be made available. Many new interior and exterior color choices will be added, including "Orange Flame Metallic" paint. The updated C30 will go on sale in 2010, as a 2011 model in North America.
[edit] 2006 SEMA concepts
Three C30 concepts were unveiled at the 2006 SEMA show[6]:
- The Evolve C30 show car has a twin turbo engine, all wheel drive, suspension from Evolve's 2004 S40 concept from the 2004 SEMA show, and 14-piston brake calipers.
- The IPD C30 SEMA concept has a supercharged 5-cylinder engine with 6-psi of boost, a nitrous tank, gull wing doors, and Alcantara seats.
A side view of the SEMA concept
Detail on the nitrous tanks - The Volvo HS3 Thor Concept was built by Heico Sportiv. It includes a 2.5L turbo engine (B5254T) rated 300 PS (220 kW; 300 hp) and 420 N·m (310 lb·ft), Haldex AWD, Heico Volution V 8x18-in sport-alloy wheels with Toyo tires, and 4-caliper disk brakes with 320mm front rotors.[7]
[edit] Volvo ReCharge concept
The ReCharge concept is a plug-in hybrid electric version of C30, developed by Volvo's California development center. It was unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.[8][9] It features a 4-cylinder 1.6L flex-fuel engine and an electric motor on each wheel. It has an estimated battery range of 100 kilometres (62 mi). The batteries have 3 hours of full recharge time. The car has a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph).
[edit] Electric version
Volvo first presented a driveable electric C30 prototype in September 2009. An updated prototype will be shown at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Volvo plans to build a test fleet of at least 50 electric C30s in 2011.[10]
The electric C30 will have a lithium-ion battery, and no gears. Top speed is estimated by Volvo at 130 km/h (81 mph), with acceleration from 0–60 mph in under 11 seconds. Its range will be up to 150 kilometres (93 mi).
[edit] Safety
The C30 continues Volvo's marketing strategy to put safety as a primary concern. This is demonstrated[original research?] through some recently developed safety features, including a method of overcoming the "blind spots" in the driver's view to the rear through a system known as BLIS (Blind Spot Information System).
The C30 also features a four-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability program (ESP), traction control system and front, side and curtain airbags, front and rear crumple zones, and a stiff occupant cell.[11]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the Volvo C30 their Top Safety Pick award. The C30 was granted the IIHS's highest rating of "good" in front, side, rear and roof strength tests and has Electronic Stability Control as standard equipment to receive the award.
The Volvo C30 has a patented front and rear structure using four different grades of steel to absorb and redistribute impact energy around the body of the coupe. Volvo's Whiplash Protection System and Side Impact Protection System with side airbags and Inflatable Curtain are also standard.[12] The seat belts have pretensioners to protect the occupants against unexpected accidents.[13]
The car also uses Volvo's Intelligent Driver Information System (IDIS) which continuously monitors the car's preemptive systems such as steering wheel angle, pedal depressions, and overall factors that help the vehicle's computer to decide if the driver is busy or distracted merging or turning, and will then accordingly delay certain data or alerts that are unimportant.[14]
The C30 has been criticized because in an effort to make it more responsive in curves it has become unreliable on ice or snow where the rear end can easily lose its grip.[15]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Carney, Dan (2007-06-30), "From the Past: Volvo 1800ES", The Wall Street Journal, http://online.wsj.com/public/article_print/SB118157635963731249.html, retrieved 2008-05-15.
- ^ Volvo: Review C30 Paris Motor Show launch
- ^ Volvo Cars North America. ""Volvo Cars of North America Announces it Will Sell the Exciting New C30 in the U.S. Market"". Press release. http://www.swedespeed.com/news/publish/Volvo_News/article_926.html.
- ^ Volvo adds new smallest car, the C30 hatchback
- ^ Volvo Cars (2009-09-07). ""The new Volvo C30 - with a sporty new front and even more choice"". Press release. http://www.volvocars.com/intl/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=94.
- ^ 2006 SEMA Show: Volvo Perspective
- ^ Volvo HS3 Thor Concept
- ^ AutoblogGreen: Volvo C30 plug-in hybrid concept: high-res pictures and specs
- ^ WorldCarFans: Volvo C30 ReCharge Concept at Frankfurt
- ^ Volvo Cars (2009-12-17). "Volvo Cars increases the development of cars powered by electricity - builds electric test fleet". Press release. https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/enhanced/en-us/Media/Preview.aspx?mediaid=31322.
- ^ Ford. ""The New Volvo C30 – Compact Volvo Loaded with Driving Pleasure and First-class safetey"". Press release. http://media.ford.com/newsroom/release_display.cfm?release=24472.
- ^ Volvo Canada. ""Volvo reveals photos of new C30 coupe"". Press release. http://www.volvocanada.com/NewsAndEvents/News.aspx?lng=2&NewsItemID=14.
- ^ Channel 4: Road Test: Volvo C30 (2007-)
- ^ Volvo Car Corporation. ""Volvo C30 Ties the Knot with International Product Development (IPD) at 2006 SEMA Show"". Press release. http://www.volvocars.com/corporation/NewsEvents/News/news.htm?item=%7B9A578F1B-21CD-427E-BA39-CD006DE6C6DF%7D.
- ^ "SLADD-VOLVON". Aftonbladet. 2006-12-08. http://www.aftonbladet.se/vss/bil/story/0,2789,949587,00.html.
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