2010 Volvo S80 in depth

In depth information with the facelift version 2010 Volvo S80 has just been released by the Swedish automaker.

Besides a number of discrete exterior refreshes and a further refined interior, the 2010 Volvo S80 is available with a number of new options that include two new 5-cylinder diesel engines, two new chassis (Sport and Comfort) plus a highly efficient DRIVe version.

With the 2010 Volvo S80 DRIVe fuel consumption is as low as 4.5-litres per 100 Km and CO2 emissions are 119 g/Km and at the interior features like HD (digital) radio function are standard on the High Performance and PremiumSound levels.

As far dimensions the 2010 Volvo S80 has the same length as its predecessor (4851 mm), but is 27 mm broader (total width 2106 mm) and 34 mm taller (total height 1493 atcurb weight).

The 2010 Volvo S80 was not announced yet.

Volvo press release :

The refreshed Volvo S80 for modelyear 2010 has an even more tough and exclusive design than before,while providing top-class fuel consumption and CO2 emissions,performance, driving characteristics and comfort at the same time. Allthis reinforces the model's position in the premium sedan segment andsatisfies customers with high demands.

TheVolvo S80 is the second generation of Volvo's large prestige sedan. TheS80 model is a luxurious car with an elegant and dynamic profileinfluenced by modern Scandinavian design. A new generation of drivingand support functions together with a further enhanced body structureand advanced interior safety features, all interact to contribute tothe high level of safety, both preventive and protective.

New features - the Volvo S80 2010

• - Two new five-cylinder diesel engines
• - Two new chassis - Sport and Comfort
• - More elegant exterior design with a tougher front
• - Luxurious and more comfortable interior design
• - DRIVe version - 4.5 l/100 km and 119 g/km CO₂

Please note that some systems and functions are optional.

Design

Onthe outside, the refreshed Volvo S80 for 2010 gives both a lower andlonger, as well as wider, stance. The grille's larger iron mark and thenew brightwork (on the air intakes, the doors' lower parts and belowthe tail lamps) enhance the car's distinctive impression and make thefront look "tougher".
  
The refreshed Volvo S80 includes anumber of new design features on the inside, in addition to theexterior design updates. The interior expresses exclusivity andcomfort, characterised by the soft leather with matching stitching. Thedoor panels follow this theme as well. The characteristic centre stackhas a silk metal frame, contributing to the exclusive impression. Inaddition, the refreshed S80 has aluminium dials and new steering wheelalternatives. The four-spoke steering wheel's décor trim with silkmatte metal effect can be found in the gear selector and around thestarter button as well.
 
The Volvo S80 has the same overalllength as its predecessor (4851 mm), but is 27 mm broader (total widthincluding mirrors, outer edge 2106 mm) and 34 mm taller (height 1493 atcurb weight). The wheelbase is longer and the track is wider. All thiscreates entirely different proportions, with added stance and dynamismin the car's visual expression. In order to give the car a solid andcompact image, the contours have been rounded and the bonnet has araised profile. The headlamps, which are positioned lower down than inthe previous S80 model, follow the curvature of the front and have beenextended along the side and up towards the bonnet, creating a gentlesmile at the front.
 
The doors are more convex and pronounced inshape. They include the rearmost side window. The shoulder line is bothhigher and broader than before, and the sills have a more pronouncedprofile, creating a visually lower centre of gravity and imparting asteadier, more stable appearance.
 
In order to give the VolvoS80 the right aura of elegance and create an image of being in constantmotion, the car has more sweeping lines than before, with acomet-shaped profile, an almost imperceptible transition between therear window and the boot and an abruptly cut-off tail section.
 
Asomewhat larger, vertical grille marks the car's Volvo heritage. Thebonnet's characteristic V-shaped lines are extended all the way downinto the spoiler. And those typical Volvo tail lamps have a slimmerprofile that blends in smoothly with the broad shoulders. LED lights atthe top enhance the Volvo heritage clearly even in the dark.
 
Therear spoiler is a discreet colour-coordinated accessory. It enhancesthe car's sporty appearance and helps improve the car's handlingcharacteristics - especially at high speeds. The spoiler is made oflightweight plastic.

Following colours will be available for the 2010 Volvo S80:

    * Black Stone Solid (019)

    * Ice White Solid (614)

    * Silver Metallic (426)

    * Black Sapphire Metallic (452)

    * White Pearl (453)

    * Ruby Red Pearl (454)

    * Titanium Grey Pearl (455)

    * Barents Blue Pearl (466)

    * Magic Blue Pearl (467)

    * Willow Green Metallic (471)

    * Oyster Grey Pearl (472)

    * Shimmer Gold Pearl (473)

    * Electric Silver Metallic (477)

    * Ember Black Pearl (487)

    * Savile Grey Pearl (492)

    * Caper Green Pearl (493)

Theinterior design is characterised by clean surfaces, harmonious lines,exciting contrasts and smooth function - expressions of Scandinaviandesign tradition that help forge a dynamic and harmonious interioratmosphere.

The Volvo S80 has asuper-slim centre console similar to the one introduced earlier inVolvo's medium-segment models. In the S80, the centre console ismodified to blend in seamlessly with the car's more classic andexclusive design, and it extends all the way to the rear seat.

Ifthe car is equipped with power front seats, they can be optionallyspecified with upholstery in perforated and ventilated leather. Fans inthe seat cushion quickly reduce cushion temperature to a pleasant leveland contribute to high seating comfort. The rear seat splits and folds.The front passenger seat backrest can also be folded.

Suncurtains for the rear doors are available as an option. The suncurtains are fully integrated into the rear door panels. The suncurtains are hung on the hook in the upper edge of the door. The windowcan be opened without lowering the sun curtain as it is not held up bythe window.

The modernised claretwalnut wood inlay is an option. It gives the interior a more elegantand dynamic design. A total of nine different surfaces are offered.

Theexclusive Volvo S80 Executive model's front seats, with perforatedleather and massage function, have a design that provides a modern lookwith an obvious touch of exclusivity. There are three upholstery levelsto choose from. Two of them, Off-Black and Soft Beige, are combinedwith the Anthracite interior colour. Soft Beige is also available incombination with the interior colour Sandstone Beige. The tunnelconsole has a soft leather cover, and there is a sliding aluminiumpanel in front of the cover. The exclusive and comfortable interiorlighting, creates an harmonious atmosphere inside the car. The lightingfunction features two light sources in each front door. The "figure-8"ring, surrounding the front cup holders, is another detail thatcontributes to the characteristic interior profile. The optional coolerin the rear seat has a light that shines through the two glasses in avery characteristic manner. The front passenger seat can be adjustedfrom the driver's seat - and - from the rear seat as well.

Safety

VolvoCars has a holistic approach to safety, which encompasses bothpreventive and protective safety. Preventive safety - the avoidance ofaccidents - was one of the most important starting points when the S80was being developed. It led to the creation of an entirely newgeneration of advanced driving and support systems.

AdaptiveCruise Control (ACC) uses a radar sensor to help the driver maintainthe distance to the vehicle in front. Collision Warning with BrakeSupport (CW) helps avoid rear-end impacts, minimising the risk of suchcollisions.

The Volvo S80 is alsoequipped with BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) and IDIS(Intelligent Driver Information System), two innovations that help thedriver maintain better control over the traffic situation. BLISregisters if another vehicle is in the offset rear blind spot alongsidethe car and alerts the driver via a visual signal. IDIS helps stop thedriver being distracted by non-essential information in pressingsituations, for instance by delaying incoming phone calls or SMS.

ActiveBending Lights - moving headlamp beams that follow the curvature of theroad - help maintain the best possible visibility in the dark ontwisting roads.

Personal CarCommunicator (PCC) is an advanced control centre in pocket format. Atthe touch of a button, the car owner can instantly find out whether ...

... the car is locked or unlocked ...

... the alarm has been activated ...

... the alarm has been set off and someone is inside the car.

Protectivesafety in the Volvo S80 is structured in the form of a network ofexterior and interior safety systemsand functions that interact toreduce the risk of occupant injury in the event of a collision. Theexterior systems have the task of distributing and absorbing incomingcollision forces so that the passenger space is preserved as intact aspossible. The body is therefore built in the form of a box-sectionstructure using varying grades of steel, with all the componentsinteracting to provide controlled deformation.

Likethe rest of the Volvo range, the Volvo S80 features a transverselyinstalled engine and front-wheel drive. Transverse engine installationprovides more deformation space in the engine compartment and helpsreduce the risk of engine intrusion into the passenger compartment in afrontal collision. The larger six- and eight-cylinder engines have alsobeen able to be installed transversely in the S80 model thanks to theirextremely compact dimensions and effective packaging.

Thepurpose of the interior safety systems is to keep the passengerssecurely in place and to minimise the risk of serious injuries. Inorder to provide the most effective protection possible, Volvo Cars hasdeveloped a number of unique systems. Side-impact airbag makes Volvo'spatented SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) even more effective. Theside-impact airbags feature two separate inflation chambers - one athip height and one at chest height. Since the hips can withstandgreater impact than the chest can, the lower chamber is inflated atfive times higher pressure than the upper section. The side-impactairbags interact with the inflatable curtains (IC) and the body'snetwork of beams to protect as effectively as possible.

Volvo'ssystem for avoiding neck injuries - WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System)- is one of the most effective on the market. In the event of a severeimpact from the rear, the front seat backrest and head restraint movetogether with the occupant's body, thus damping its movement much likethe way the arms move rearward when catching a ball. In the latestgeneration of WHIPS, the system's function has been further developedto provide an even smoother "catching" motion.

Allfive seats are equipped with three-point inertia reel safety belts,belt pre-tensioners and head restraints. The highest possible safetyrequires that all occupants always use their safety belts.

TheVolvo S80 can be equipped with the HomeLink function. The functionmakes it possible to operate up to three remote controlled home devices(e.g., garage door, home alarm system, etc.) via a module integratedinto the sun visor. HomeLink contributes to easy and safe access toyour home

Volvo S80 is availablewith an advanced function that helps reducing the risk ofalcohol-related traffic accidents. This function, Alcoguard, is animmobiliser that helps the driver to make a decision whether to driveor not while influenced by alcohol. However, it is ultimately thedriver's responsibility to make "sober" decisions in relation to theAlcoguard function's recommendations.  

Driveline and chassis

Please check "technical specifications" for detailed information and latest figures.

Likethe rest of the Volvo range, the Volvo S80 has a transverse drivelineand front-wheel drive, or alternatively All-Wheel Drive (AWD). Thetransverse engine installation permits effective space utilisation fordeformation in the engine compartment and also makes it possible tocreate a more spacious passenger compartment.

Thereis a number of engine alternatives. The 3.2-litre super-compactsix-cylinder in-line aluminium engine  features an advanced valve trainwith two lift heights and a variable intake system that contributesboth to good performance and considerable fuel efficiency. Severalinnovative solutions have also made it possible to build the enginewith particularly compact overall dimensions.

TheT6 engine, as it is designated, is combined with All Wheel Drive in theVolvo S80. The T6 uses twin-scroll technology and is optimised for avery sporty driving experience.
 
At the same time, it isprogrammed to give the highest possible performance with the lowestpossible fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels. With four-wheeldrive - All Wheel Drive - the engine is utilised in an optimal mannerby transferring the maximum amount of power onto the road surface.
 
Apowerful V8 engine and a particularly compact six-cylinder in-lineengine provide performance and driving comfort of absolute top class.The V8 engine features Volvo's electronically controlled All-WheelDrive. An active chassis is available as an option, contributing to thecar's highly dynamic driving characteristics.
 
Two newfive-cylinder diesel engines are now being introduced for the Volvo S80- the high-performance, twin-turbo D5 and the medium-performance,single-turbo 2.4D. Actually, the new engines only share the number ofcylinders with their predecessors.
 
The D5 engine has severaladvanced technical features, such as the twin turbochargers and thefuel injection system, which provide an excellent combination of highperformance and low fuel consumption. The D5 engine fulfils the Euro 5norm.
 
The development of the new D5 has resulted in low enginenoise and enhanced comfort. It delivers 205 horsepower and 420 Nm, andthe fuel consumption is 6.2 l/100 km (164g/km). With an automaticgearbox, fuel consumption is 6.7 l/100 km (178 g/km).
 
The new2.4D engine is a medium performance engine based on the same technologyas the D5. It is a single-turbo version, providing even lower fuelconsumption. Preliminary fuel consumption figures are 5.9 l/100 km and155 g/km (CO2 emissions). With an automatic gearbox, fuel consumptionis 6.6 l/100 km and the CO2 emissions are 174g. The 2.4D fulfils theEuro 5 norm. It delivers 175 horsepower and 420 Nm. The turbochargerhas been optimised for producing high torque already at low revs.  
 
Thereis a DRIVe (Volvo's environmental concept) version of the Volvo S80available , combining large-car qualities with low fuel consumption.The driveline includes a 1.6 litre diesel engine and a manual gearbox. The engine falls into Volvo's 120 g category (out of three differentcategories: 120g, 140g and 160g depending on the car's size and otherthings). The 1.6D DRIVe delivers 109 horsepower and 240 Nm. Fuelconsumption is 4.5 l/100 km and CO2 emissions are 119g, 21% lower thanthe 2.0-litre diesel engine. There are other unique features thatcharacterise the Volvo S80 DRIVe model, such as special tyres with lowrolling resistance and an optimised electronic power steering.
 
TheD5 is available in the four-wheel drive Volvo S80 AWD too. Thecombination of All Wheel Drive and the high torque of the diesel engineresults in exceptional accessibility and driveability on all roadconditions and in all situations, and also provides very good fueleconomy. The Volvo S80 D5 AWD will be offered with an automatic ormanual gearbox, both with six speeds.
 
The Volvo S80 with V8or six-cylinder engine can optionally be specified with an activechassis based on Volvo's Four-C technology. With this system, thechassis setting is automatically adjusted to suit the current drivingsituation, thus improving both handling and ride comfort. Threealternative chassis settings allow the driver to alter the car'sdriving behaviour to suit his or her personal tastes at the mere touchof a button. The V8 version of the Volvo S80 is equipped with Volvo'sAll-Wheel Drive.
 
The AWD system uses an electronicallycontrolled hydraulically activated clutch to distribute power betweenthe front and rear wheels to provide the best possible road grip in allsituations.
 
The Volvo S80 can be equipped with a 2.0-litre,four-cylinder Flexifuel engine (2.0F) and a 2.5FT with 5 cylinders.Flexifuel is a driveline design that allows the engine to be run onpetrol and/or E85 bioethanol. Bioethanol is a renewable fuel thatcontributes to a significant reduction of fossil carbon dioxide. A2.5-litre, five-cylinder Flexifuel engine was introduced 2008. Thisengine features a turbocharger and produces 231 hp.
 
The 2.5 l5-cylinder in-line turbo engine is available in a Flexifuel model. Theengine delivers 231 hp and 340 Nm torque. It is compatible with bothmanual and automatic gearboxes. The Flexifuel engine meets the Europeanemission standard Euro 5.
 
The engine programme for the Volvo S80 (for further details, please go to technical specifications):

Petrol	Cylinders	Power, bhp	Torque, Nm
2.0	4	145	190
2.0 T	4	203	300*
2.5T	5	231	340
3.2	6	238	320
T6	6	285	400
V8	8	315	440

* Overboast to 320Nm

Diesel*	Cylinders	Power, bhp	Torque, Nm
1.6D 2.0D	4 4	109 136	240 320
2.4D	5	175	420
D5	5	205	420

*All diesel engines have a turbo function.

Flexifuel	Cylinders	Power, bhp	Torque, Nm
2.0F	4	145	190
2.5FT	5	231	340

Asix-speed automatic Powershift gearbox is available for the Volvo S80(read technical specifications). Powershift provides lower fuelconsumption (8% lower), in comparison with other automatic gearboxes.In addition, it improves drivability. 
 
The chassis withMacPherson struts at the front and Multilink axle at the rear isdesigned to ensure predictable driving manners and alert steeringresponse. The Multilink rear axle is an independent suspension systemwith a number of links that are set up to provide a combination ofcontrolled wheel movements and high level of riding comfort. Some ofthe links have the task of providing a certain degree of anti-skidsteering effect. A long wheelbase and wide track together with anextremely torsionally rigid body contribute to the well-controlleddriving manners.
 
In accordance with the Volvo S80 refreshconcept, two new chassis are introduced - Sport and Comfort. This makesVolvo S80 an interesting choice for a broader group of customers - boththe ones with a sporty driving style and those more comfort-oriented. 
 
Thesports chassis has a number of features that provide very sportydriving characteristics. In addition, the chassis settings give the cara stronger and more powerful impression.
 
The comfort-oriented chassis gives all occupants, and especially the rear seat passengers, a limousine-like comfort experience.
 
Volvo'sadvanced DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control) system is fittedas standard. DSTC steps in and helps the driver bring the car back inline if there is any tendency to skid.
 
Volvo S80 can beequipped with Self Supporting Tyres. A Self Supporting Tyre isconstructed with stiffer sidewalls in order to carry the intendedweight even if a puncture occurs. It is possible to drive at a maximumof 80 km/h for 80 km (fully loaded car) with Self Supporting Tyres.Driveability with a punctured tyre is almost equivalent to an optimallyinflated tyre.
 
Two new aluminium wheels are available: Atla 16" and Cassini 17".
 
TheVolvo S80 can be equipped with the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System - acontrol system that warns of low pressure in the tyres. The system hasa pressure sensor integrated into the inflation valve in each wheel.The sensors are activated by an accelerometer at speeds overapproximately 40 km/h.
 
Audio and information
VolvoS80 with the High Performance or Premium Sound systems is equipped withan USB port, making it easy to attach an iPod®, other MP3 players oreven a digital camera to the audio system. High Performance and PremiumSound levels have an HD (digital) radio function as standard. With theHD radio function, the driver and passengers can listen to analogue FMradio channels, although with digital quality. In some Europeancountries the Premium Sound and High Performance audio systems can besupplemented with DAB-radio (Digital Audio Broadcast). This functionmakes it possible listening to radio broadcasts with CD quality.
 
VolvoS80 can be equipped with an additional high-tech function - digital TV,making it possible to watch land-based digital TV in the car. Thesystem also makes it possible to watch pay-per-view televisionbroadcasts, among other things.
 
The environment and air quality
TheVolvo S80 is built and equipped to impact as little as possible on theglobal environment, and to provide a clean and healthy in-carenvironment.
 
Volvo IAQS (Interior Air Quality System)effectively reduces the amount of particles, pollen, gases and certainunpleasant odours in the air that enters the passenger compartment. Inaddition, all textiles and leather are certified under ÖKO-TEX 100.This is an international standard, which ensures that fabrics and hideshave been thoroughly tested to check for certain allergy-inducingsubstances and emissions.
 
The climate unit can also besupplemented with the Clean Zone Interior Package, an advanced systemthat provides healthier air quality inside the passenger compartment(approved by the Swedish Association against Asthma and Allergy). Whenthe car is unlocked using the remote control, the passenger compartmentis automatically ventilated for about a minute if the outdoortemperature exceeds 10 degrees Celsius.

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