The new Volvo S80
February 27, 2009 – 12:50 pm by CarWale Team
Volvo Cars has announced first details of the new Volvo S80 saloon. The new Volvo S80 will feature three new diesel engines, the 2.4D, D5 and the low CO2-emitting Drive. The Volvo S80 will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 2009.
The front is distinctive with a new grille featuring the larger iron mark badge. There is also new chrome detailing on the air intakes, lower part of the doors and under the tail lamps.
The twin-turbo five-cylinder 2.4-litre D5 turbodiesel offers 205bhp, 420Nm of torque over a very wide range of engine revs. The upgraded Euro 4-compliant 2.4-litre diesel engine will also be available with 175bhp, 420Nm of torque.The Volvo S80 DRIVe model will come equipped with the same powertrain – 1.6-litre diesel engine and manual gearbox – as the smaller C30, S40 and V50 but with tailored engine software and different ratios in third, fourth and fifth gears.
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