Volvo S80

The Volvo S80 is a car model of the upper middle class and top of the Swedish automaker Volvo, which has been produced since the summer of 1998 and is in its second generation since the spring of 2006.

  • 2.1 facelift
  • 2.2 In 2009
  • 2.3 2011
  • 2.4 2013
  • 2.5 Technical data
  • 2.6 Awards

S80 (type TS, 1998-2006)

Volvo S80 (1998-2003 )

With the introduction of the S80 in August 1998 Volvo consolidated the system introduced by S/V40 1995 basics for a run to this day exterior design. The main characteristics of which are the V- shaped hood with a projecting nose, the strong shoulders, as well as the rounded rear lights. With the new design, Volvo final adoption of the corners and edges, which were seen until recently still at V70 (until 2000). The S80 is the first car on the big P2 platform on which also the S60, V70 (from 2000), XC70 and XC90 are based.

The S80 was Volvo with numerous innovations; so including the head and shoulder airbags, whiplash protection system WHIPS ( Whiplash Protection System), automatic climate control with active carbon filter ( no odors from the outside more). Due to the transverse engines, it offers a great space for passengers front and rear.

There are series of five-and six-cylinder options ( diesel only in-line five -cylinder ); the gasoline engines are available with or without turbo. Also a bi-fuel variant will be offered, which may be run on natural gas or gasoline. Engine outputs range from 96 kW (130 hp) for the 2.4 D on D5 with 120 kW (163 hp) to the top model with 200 kW (272 hp) for the T6.

The S80 is a front wheel drive vehicle; of 2.5 T with 154 kW (210 hp) was also available with all-wheel drive.

At the beginning of the equipment variants Comfort Premium and particularly Luxurious Executive were some of the special features are reserved. Including a rear seat entertainment system with TFT screens in the headrests of the front seats and a refrigerated compartment behind the armrest available. These were also known as Geartronic (auto) available.

After the facelift in spring 2003 (including clear-glass headlamps and body-colored bumpers ) there were variations Kinetic, Momentum, Summum,

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Specifications

S80 (type AS, since 2006)

Volvo S80 (2006-2009)

In March 2006, a new, inside and out much more modern lined S80 was introduced. In addition to the revised line six cylinders for the first time the well-known already from the XC90 4.4-liter V8 engine with four-wheel drive ( All Wheel Drive, AWD short ) was offered. The 3.2 -liter R6- and 4.4-liter V8 petrol engines are supplied only with automatic transmission.

In technical terms, the second generation Volvo S80 is based on the P24 platform. This also forms the basis for several other models from the Ford Motor Company (Ford Galaxy / S-Max, Ford Mondeo or Mazda 6 ) was one of the Volvo from 1999 to 2010.

Facelift

2009

At the IAA, a revised version of the S80 was introduced in September 2009, which is one outwardly but can only be seen in a larger Volvo logo than before. Under the hood, there are now new engines, which extend the range downwards.

The production of V8 engine was discontinued in late 2010 because he could not meet the applicable since the beginning of 2011 rules for the Euro -5 emissions standard.

  • Automatic emergency call system Volvo On Call
  • Bi - Xenon headlights with dynamic curve light
  • Active speed and distance control system
  • Active suspension Four C
  • BLIS ( Blind Spot Information System) - system to monitor the blind spot
  • Brake Assist Pro warns of impending rear-end collisions
  • Dynaudio sound system (5x 130 Watts, Dolby Surround Pro Logic II, 12 Dynaudio speakers)
  • Personal Car Communicator ( PCC short, wireless keys with dual-channel technology)
  • Improved protection in a frontal impact crash- through optimized and space-saving motors

2011

In May 2011, the S80 received a facelift that brought a revised interior and a modern diesel engine with it. Were changed lights and front and rear aprons. The five-cylinder diesel engine ( D5) has been revised. The common-rail turbo-diesel double - technique results in a higher acceleration value, a more efficient combustion with lower fuel consumption and - due to the exhaust gas recirculation - lower emissions. The performance of the 2.4 -liter diesel engine has increased to 156 kW ( 215 hp).

The interior has been changed, valves were added. The navigation system is integrated above the center console beneath a scoop. Virtually all functions and access to the assistance systems can be controlled centrally via the (rotary) knobs on the center console and / or the advanced multi -function steering wheel.

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  • Five-cylinder twin-turbo diesel aluminum, 2.4 -liter displacement
  • Increased performance: 156 kW ( 215 hp ), 420 Nm (D5 ) of torque between 1500-3250 min-1 and 440 (D5 all-wheel drive ) Nm of torque between 1500-3000 min-1, 0 to 100 km / h in 7.6 or 7.8 seconds
  • Were newly developed, inter alia, Camshaft, connecting rods, piston rings, piston cooling valves, Eco - vacuum pump, oil pump in the oil pan, drive with chain control, the operating system for ancillaries, fuel pump
  • Lower weight
  • Reduced engine friction
  • Higher fuel efficiency with reduced CO2 emissions
  • Start-/Stop-Technologie (manual transmission)
  • 6- speed manual or 6-speed Geartronic automatic with sports mode, respectively (D5 ) or 6-speed Geartronic automatic transmission with sport mode (D5 AWD all-wheel drive )
  • Lower fuel consumption, combined ( l/100 km): 6.4 to 4.6, CO2 mass emission combined (g / km): 167-120; CO2 efficiency class: A / C

2013

In the course of further model refinement, which was carried out in mid-2013, which will then turn more rounded grille horizontal chrome slats received four and a filigree chrome border. Similarly, the lower part of the front bumper has been redesigned so that the optical separation of the central air intake is removed from the outer and this unity is emphasized by two continuous horizontal chrome strips.

Furthermore, the design of the side mirrors was changed, the result, have LED indicators. A characteristic of the stern are the chrome trim under the tail lights and under the Volvo lettering that fail now larger.

Specifications

  • Values ​​in [] for automatic and Values ​​in () specified for four-wheel drive.

Awards

  • 2009: Top Safety Pick 2010
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