2010 Volvo S80 (US) |
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| Production | 2006–present |
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| Platform | Y20 platform |
| Engine | 2.0 L (4cyl) 2.0 L (Flexifuel, 4-cyl) 2.5 L I5 LPT 3.0/3.2 L I6 4.4 L V8 1.6D I4 2.0D I4 2.0D I5 2.4D I5 turbodiesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,835 mm (111.6 in) |
| Length | 4,849 mm (190.9 in), 4989 mm? (S80L), 5000+mm? (S80R) |
| Width | 1,861 mm (73.3 in) |
| Height | 1,490 mm (58.7 in) |
| Related | Volvo V70 Land Rover Freelander Ford Mondeo Volvo XC60 Jaguar X-Type |
The second generation S80 was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on 28 February, with sales beginning in June 2006. The new S80 features a new 3.2-litre straight-six engine or 4.4-litre V8 engine, in combination with available four-wheel drive. The second-generation S80 is the first Volvo saloon model to become available with Volvo's compact, transversely fitted V8 with a power output of 315 PS (232 kW; 311 hp) and 440 newton metres (325 lbf·ft) of torque developed jointly by Volvo Cars engine unit Skövde and Yamaha, but built by Yamaha of Japan. The engine features four catalytic converters and advanced electronics. The structure featured high strength boron steel for safety.
The second generation S80 received 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.
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. Volvo's Personal Car Communicator (PCC) remote control will also be an optional feature with the new S80.
The features Adaptive cruise control (ACC) with Collision Warning and Brake Support (CWBS). Brake Support offers additional assistance by preparing the braking system so that the car can begin stopping faster and preparing for panic brake application. IThe Volvo S80 also offers an adaptive brake light as standard it is active at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h), and can sense the difference between normal and panic braking. Ready Alert Brakes (RAB) are also available in the S80 to anticipate severe braking and prepares for it by moving the brake pads closer to the discs.
The S80 is available with a Blind Spot Information System as well as Lane Departure Warning, it can be turned on from 40 mph (64 km/h).
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