The All New Volvo S80
Published: 2nd March 2006
Volvo S80
Engines
- New: 4.4-litre V8 petrol engine with 315 PS: the world's most compact V8
- New: 3.2-litre in-line 6-cylinder 238 PS petrol engine: built at Bridgend engine plant in Wales
- 2.5T five-cylinder petrol engine
- D5 (185 PS) and 2.4D (163 PS) turbodiesel engines
- New: 4.4-litre V8
The all new S80 is the first Volvo saloon to be offered with a V8 petrol engine. The 4.4-litre aluminium petrol engine provides 315 PS of power and 440 Nm of torque in a unique design with a slim 60-degree angle between the cylinder banks to make it an extremely compact V8 unit, fitted transversely to maximise the space available for crash protection.
A counter-rotating balancer shaft contributes the engine's V8 sound and steady rhythm, and a massive 370 Nm of the torque available from 2,000 rpm, combined with All Wheel Drive make the new S80 a pleasure to drive.
"With a powerful V8 engine in the new S80, we can reach out to the most discerning customers in the prestige executive car sector," says Derek Crabb, Vice President of Powertrains at Volvo Car Corporation.
The new V8 engine is one of the cleanest V8 engines available, with no less than four catalytic converters and an advanced engine management system to ensure the filtration process starts quickly and reduces exhaust emissions. It is Euro IV compliant and equipped with a variable camshaft timing as well as variable intake system to improve fuel economy.
New: 3.2-litre six-cylinder - built in Wales
Volvo is launching an entirely new highly efficient 3.2-litre, six cylinder, in-line petrol engine for the all new S80. Designed by Volvo engineers in Sweden and built at the Bridgend engine plant in Wales, like all Volvos, the new engine will be fitted transversely to optimise the space available for crash protection/deformation and reduce the risk of any intrusion into the passenger compartment in a collision.
With 238 PS and 320 Nm of torque, the new engine is more powerful yet more compact than the 2.9-litre unit it replaces. In fact, it is only three millimetres longer than Volvo's five-cylinder engine. It features an advanced valvetrain (featuring Variable Cam timing and Cam Profile Switching) and variable intake system to provide strong performance and high fuel efficiency.
"The new six-cylinder engine offers a premium experience in every respect," comments Volvo's Vice President of Powertrains, Derek Crabb. "This applies to its performance and fuel efficiency, as well as its driving comfort and the sound of the engine. The fact that the engine's design also helps enhance safety isn't something many customers probably think about, but it is naturally a key element in Volvo's product development," he continued.
Like the V8 engine, the six-cylinder engine is mated to a six-speed Geartronic transmission - which also allows the driver to select gears manually.
2.5T light-pressure turbo petrol engine
Volvo's five-cylinder light-pressure turbo engine with 200 PS and 300 Nm of torque continues for the all new S80. The turbocharger unit is integrated into the exhaust manifold to give the engine a compact design.
D5 and 2.4D turbodiesel engines
Two versions of Volvo's 2.4-litre, five-cylinder turbodiesel engine will be available for the all new S80 - the D5 and 2.4D.
The new generation Volvo diesel engine was extensively improved and refined last year with a new electronically controlled turbocharger, refined multi-throttle injection technology and a powerful engine management system to provide higher performance, improved drivability and a sharp reduction in emissions.
The D5 provides 185 PS of power with a massive 400 Nm of torque, while the 2.4D version provides 163 PS and 340 Nm of torque.
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
