The All New Volvo S80
Published: 2nd March 2006
Volvo S80
Driving Dynamics
- Advanced body structure with exceptional torsional rigidity
- 'Four-C' active chassis available with three suspension settings
- All Wheel Drive with Instant Traction™
- Adjustable power steering with three settings
- All new multi-link rear suspension and MacPherson strut front suspension
The driving experience of the all new Volvo S80 has been enhanced following extensive evaluation on UK roads and benchmarking against the class-leading German premium brand rivals. High torsional rigidity and optional Four-C active chassis with three alternative chassis settings allow the driver to alter the car's personality to suit their individual tastes and contribute to the excellent driving dynamics.
Four-C Active Chassis - with three settings
Volvo's Four-C Active Chassis has been developed for the all new S80 and is now available with three suspension settings - Comfort, Sport and Advanced.
The Four-C system is an advanced self-adjusting chassis system that uses a number of sensors to continuously monitor the car's behaviour and can adjust the damper and chassis settings to suit the current driving situation in a fraction of a second. This helps to control the car at all speeds and reduces any tendency to squat, dip or roll under acceleration, hard braking or fast steering manoeuvres.
All Wheel Drive
The new V8 engine in the new S80 will be available with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with Instant Traction™ which distributes the power between the front and rear wheels at lightning speeds to ensure optimal roadholding at all times.
Adjustable power steering
New speed dependent power steering, with a choice of three levels of assistance, is optional for the new S80 - and standard on V8 models. As its name suggests, the system provides more assistance at lower speeds to make driving easier in town or when parking, but less assistance at higher speeds, disappearing entirely at higher cruising speeds. It is also possible for the driver to select one of three levels of assistance via the car's new information menu system.
Responsive Suspension
The all new suspension system for the new S80 is designed to optimise handling and ride while providing driver feedback on changing road surfaces and conditions. Key components include:
- MacPherson front suspension with new L-shaped link arm delivering a more dynamic ride and improved steering feel
- Multi-link rear suspension counteracts any tendency to understeer and reduces noise and vibration, plus substantially improves stability
- DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control) standard on all models
The new S80 has been extensively developed and tuned on UK roads.
Volvo S80
Our Volvo S80 Guide lists the full specification of the current UK S80 range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £23,495 - £48,335
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Models in the range: 28
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 21st Sep 2008
