Volvo S80

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Volvo S80

Manufacturer	Volvo Cars
Parent company	Ford Motor Company Premier Automotive Group
Production	1998–present
Assembly	Torslanda, Sweden, and others
Predecessor	Volvo S90
Class	Mid-size luxury car
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive, four-wheel drive

The Volvo S80 is a mid-size executive sedan from Swedish automaker Volvo and was introduced in 1998 as a replacement for the rear-wheel drive Volvo 960/S90 sedan. The Volvo S80 was built at the Torslanda Plant (Torslandaverken) in Gothenburg, Sweden. Unlike most 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. This is a part of a major product overhaul at Volvo, including a most luxurious large estate and sedan.

The first generation 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, was later adopted throughout the Volvo line, especially on the S60 and S40 sedans.

The first generation Volvo S80 had one of the highest crash test ratings in the world for five years.^{[citation needed]} The second generation Volvo S80 in June 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, earning it the IIHS Top Safety Pick. The second generation S80 is better engineered than the previous model, in part due to a stiffer more rigid chassis.

Contents 1 First generation 1.1 Engines 2 Second generation 2.1 Engines 2.2 S80L 2.3 2010 update 3 References 4 See also 5 External links

[edit] First generation

First generation

Production	1998–2005
Platform	Volvo P2 platform
Engine(s)	2.0 I5 LPT 2.4 L I5 2.4 L CNG/LPG 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
Wheelbase	2,790 mm (109.8 in)
Length	4,820 mm (189.8 in) 2004-06: 4,849 mm (190.9 in)
Width	1,830 mm (72.0 in)
Height	1,435 mm (56.5 in)
Fuel capacity	70 l (15.4 imp gal; 18.5 US gal) (2.4 & Diesels) 80 l (17.6 imp gal; 21.1 US gal) (others)
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 has 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 this is quite false, since British Leyland produced passenger cars using the E6 engine from 1970 to 1981 in cars such as the Austin Kimberley and Austin Princess. ^[5] 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.^[6] 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.^[7]

For Volvo, the S80 was a major step forward into the age of modern car design, particularly with the use of multiplex wiring.^[8] It is said that the S80 has more than 40 onboard computers, with at least one in every door.

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.^[2][9] In some European countries the entry level S80 came with a 2.0 litre five-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 182 PS. These were sold in countries where larger capacity engines were penalized by heavy taxes.

[edit] Engines

Year	Model	Displacement	Engine	Fuel	Power	Torque
1998 – 2006	2.4 (140)	2435 cc	I5	Petrol	103 kW (140 PS; 138 hp)	220 N·m (162 ft·lbf)
1998 – 2006	2.4	2435 cc	I5	Petrol	125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp)	225 N·m (166 ft·lbf)
2000 – 2006	2.0T	1984 cc	LPT I5	Petrol	(132 kW (180 PS; 178 hp)	280 N·m (207 ft·lbf)
1998 – 2003	2.4T	2435 cc	LPT I5	Petrol	147 kW (200 PS; 197 hp)	285 N·m (236 ft·lbf)
2003 – 2006	2.5T	2521 cc	LPT I5	Petrol	155 kW (211 PS; 208 hp)	320 N·m (236 ft·lbf)
1998 – 2001	2.9	2922 cc	I6	Petrol	150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp)	280 N·m (207 ft·lbf)
1991 – 2004	2.9	2922 cc	I6	Petrol	144 kW (196 PS; 193 hp)	280 N·m (207 ft·lbf)
1998 – 2001	T6	2783 cc	twin-turbo I6	Petrol	200 kW (272 PS; 268 hp)	380 N·m (280 ft·lbf)
2001 – 2006	T6	2922 cc	twin-turbo I6	Petrol	200 kW (272 PS; 268 hp)	380 N·m (280 ft·lbf)
1998 – 2001	TDI (Audi engine)	2460 cc	turbocharged I5	Diesel	102 kW (139 PS; 137 hp)	280 N·m (206 ft·lbf)
2001 – 2006	2.4D	2401 cc	turbocharged common rail I5	Diesel	96 kW (131 PS; 129 hp)	280 N·m (206 ft·lbf)
2001 – 2006	D5	2401 cc	turbocharged common rail I5	Diesel	120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp)	340 N·m (250 ft·lbf)

[edit] Second generation

Second generation

Production	2006–present
Platform	Y20 platform
Engine(s)	1.6L (4cyl diesel), 2.0L (4cyl), 2.0L (Flexifuel, 4-cyl), 2.0L (4cyl diesel), 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	2,835 mm (111.6 in)
Length	4,849 mm (190.9 in), 4989mm? (S80L), 5000+mm? (S80R)
Width	1,861 mm (73.3 in)
Height	1,490 mm (58.7 in)
Fuel capacity	70 l (15.4 imp gal; 18.5 US gal)
Related	Volvo V70 Land Rover Freelander Ford Mondeo

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 315 PS (232 kW; 311 hp) and 440 N·m (320 lb·ft) 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 given 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 outstandingly 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), also used for vehicles including Ford's S-MAX, Mondeo and Galaxy large MPVs.^[10] Some of these Ford vehicles, whilst sharing this platform, and some parts, are distincly different from each other as they compete in different auto market 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.

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's higher specification cars, nearly two years after Volvo.^[11] 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.^[12]

[edit] Engines

Year	Model	Displacement	Engine	Fuel	Power	Torque	CO2 emissions/km
2006-	V8	4414 cc	V8	Petrol	232 kW (315 PS; 311 hp)	440 N·m (320 lb·ft)
2006-	3.2	3192 cc	I6	Petrol	175 kW (238 PS; 235 hp)	320 N·m (240 lb·ft)
2008-	T6	2953 cc	I6	Petrol	210 kW (285 PS; 281 hp)	400 N·m (300 lb·ft)
2006-2009	2.5T	2521 cc	LPT I5	Petrol	147 kW (200 PS; 197 hp)	300 N·m (220 lb·ft)
2008-2009	2.5FT	2521 cc	LPT I5	E85/Petrol FlexiFuel	147 kW (200 PS; 197 hp)	300 N·m (220 lb·ft)
2008-2009	2.0	1999 cc	I4	Petrol	107 kW (145 PS; 143 hp)	185 N·m (136 lb·ft)
2008-2009	2.0F	1999 cc	I4	E85/Petrol FlexiFuel	107 kW (145 PS; 143 hp)	185 N·m (136 lb·ft)
2009-	2.0	1999 cc	I4	Petrol	107 kW (145 PS; 143 hp)	190 N·m (140 lb·ft)
2009-	2.0F	1999 cc	I4	E85/Petrol FlexiFuel	107 kW (145 PS; 143 hp)	190 N·m (140 lb·ft)
2009-	D5	2400 cc	twin-turbocharged common rail I5	Diesel	151 kW (205 PS; 202 hp)	420 N·m (310 lb·ft)
2009-	2.4D	2400 cc	turbocharged common rail I5	Diesel	129 kW (175 PS; 173 hp)	420 N·m (310 lb·ft)
2006-2009	D5	2400 cc	turbocharged common rail I5	Diesel	136 kW (185 PS; 182 hp)	400 N·m (300 lb·ft)
2006-2009	2.4D	2400 cc	turbocharged common rail I5	Diesel	120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp)	340 N·m (250 lb·ft)
2008-	2.0D	1997 cc	turbocharged common rail I4	Diesel	100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp)	320 N·m (240 lb·ft)
2009-	1.6D DRIVe	1560 cc	turbocharged common rail I4	Diesel	80 kW (109 PS; 107 hp)	240 N·m (180 lb·ft)	129g
2009-	2.5T	2521 cc	LPT I5	Petrol	170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp)	340 N·m (250 lb·ft)
2009-	2.5FT	2521 cc	LPT I5	E85/Petrol FlexiFuel	170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp)	340 N·m (250 lb·ft)

[edit] S80L

A long wheelbase version manufactured in China, called the Volvo S80L, was launched locally in November 2008. It is 140 mm (5.5 in) longer, to increase rear passenger legroom.^[13]

[edit] 2010 update

New features include a choice of 5-cylinder 2.4L D5 twin turbo diesel, 2.4L diesel, or 1.6L diesel engine. Also the 2.5T and 2.5FT were modified to produce more power and have a lower fuel consumption. The car's exterior was modified to give the S80 a lower, longer and wider stance. More chrome trim were added to the front, the rear end the doors to look like the S80 Executive. The 2010 Volvo S80 facelift also comes with a choice between a comfort-enhancing standard chassis or a sport one that offers better handling dynamics. The 2010 S80 will be available with a S80 R-design interior package to give the inside a sportier look. The interior package contains a new sports steering wheel, sports pedals, Dynamic leather seats, sports gearshift knob and a new combi instrument with blue background.

The car was unveiled in 2009 Geneva Motor Show.^[14]

[edit] References

[edit] See also

• Volvo ECC

[edit] External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Volvo S80

• Volvo S80 - Official International Volvo S80 Site
• Nilsson Special Vehicles - Special vehicles such as limousines based on the Volvo S80 chassis.

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