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Volvo S80
Manufacturer	Volvo Cars
Parent company	Ford Motor Company Premier Automotive Group
Production	1997–present
Assembly	Torslanda, Sweden
Predecessor	Volvo S90
Class	Executive car
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive

The Volvo S80 is an executive car produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo and was introduced in the end of 1997 as a replacement for the rear-wheel drive Volvo 960/S90 sedan. The very first Volvo S80 rolled off the assembly line on May 6. Every single S80 has been built in the Torslanda plant in Gothenburg, Sweden. Unlike almost all other Volvo models, it did not have a station wagon version for its first generation. Now, the third generation V70 wagon is marketed as the estate version for the second generation S80 sedan. All of this is a part of a major product overhaul at Volvo, including a most luxurious large estate and sedan. Image File history File links Emblem-important. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x592, 184 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Volvo S80 Executive car Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Volvo Cars, or Volvo Personvagnar, is a well-known Swedish automobile maker founded in 1927 in the city of Gothenburg in Sweden. ... “Ford” redirects here. ... The Premier Automotive Group (PAG), is a group within the Ford Motor Company that oversaw the business operations of its three European luxury automobile subsidiaries: Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo. ... Torslanda is an urban area in the municipality of Gothenburg in Sweden, located about 12 km north west of the city centre. ... Volvo 960 is an automobile from Volvo. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... Executive car is a British term used generally to describe an automobile larger than a large family car, but which is not a high-end or ultra luxury car, a multi-purpose vehicle or a sport utility vehicle. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... A front-mounted engine describes the placement of an automobile engine in front of or on the front axle. ... Front-wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... This article is about the class of vehicles. ... Executive car is a British term used generally to describe an automobile larger than a large family car, but which is not a high-end or ultra luxury car, a multi-purpose vehicle or a sport utility vehicle. ... Volvo Cars, or Volvo Personvagnar, is a well-known Swedish automobile maker founded in 1927 in the city of Gothenburg in Sweden. ... Rear-wheel drive (or RWD for short) is an engine/transmission layout used in automobiles. ... Volvo 960 is an automobile from Volvo. ... Volvo 960 is an automobile from Volvo. ... is the 126th day of the year (127th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Gothenburg (disambiguation). ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... The Volvo V70 is an executive car produced by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars since 1996. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ...

The first generation Volvo S80 had one of the world's highest crash test ratings in the premium mid size segment.^{[citation needed]} The second generation Volvo S80 in June of 2007 scored the highest "good" rating in the IIHS crash test performance for frontal impacts ^[1]. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a U.S. non-profit organization funded by auto insurers. ...

The Volvo S80 is able to run at high speeds for more than 60,000 miles without any engine problem of any kind.^{[citation needed]}

First generation

First generation
Production	1997–2006
Platform	Volvo P2 platform
Engine(s)	2.0 I5 LPT 2.5 L I5 2.5 L I5 LPT 2.9 L I6 2.8/2.9 L twin-turbocharged I6 2.4 L I5 turbo Diesel
Transmission(s)	5-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	2790 mm (109.90 in)
Length	4820 mm (189.8 in) 2004-06: 4849 mm (190.90 in)
Width	1830 mm (72.10 in)
Height	1435 mm (57.20 in)
Fuel capacity	70 L (15.4 Imp. gallons) (18.4 U.S. gal)
Related	Ford Five Hundred Ford Freestyle Mercury Montego Volvo S60 Volvo V70 Volvo XC90

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This S80 sedan being Volvo's flagship model was heavily equipped with numerous safety systems to ensure all occupants safety.

The S80 was initially available with five different engines — a 2.4-litre 140 hp 5-cylinder (which was also available as a CNG and as an LPG version), a 2.4 L 170 PS (125 kW) 5 cylinder, a 2.9 L 196 PS (144 kw) 6-cylinder, the 272 PS (200 kW) T6 and the 163 PS (120 kW) 2.4 L D5. The 2.9 has a Straight-6 engine while the T6 was powered by a destroked twin-turbocharged version. In 2000 there was the addition of the 200 hp (149 kw) 2.5T, available with standard all-wheel drive. The 2.5T model featured a light-pressure turbocharger. The S80 was also optioned out as a limousine, which King Harald V of Norway uses as a representation vehicle. Typical North America vehicles carry this diamond shape symbol, meaning it is running on compressed natural gas fuel. ... 45 kg LPG cylinders Liquefied petroleum gas (also called LPG, LP Gas, or autogas) is a mixture of hydrocarbon gases used as a fuel in heating appliances and vehicles, and increasingly replacing chlorofluorocarbons as an aerosol propellant and a refrigerant to reduce damage to the ozone layer. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... Turbocharger Cut-away A turbocharger is a device used in internal-combustion engines to increase the power output of the engine by increasing the mass of oxygen and fuel entering the engine. ... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... Harald V, KG (born February 21, 1937) is the King of Norway. ...

Engines

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Second generation

Second generation
Production	2006–present
Platform	Volvo P24- platform
Engine(s)	2.0L (4cyl), 2.0L (Flexifuel, 4-cyl), 2.5 L I5 LPT 3.2 L I6 4.4 L Volvo Yamaha V8 2.4 L I5 turbodiesel
Transmission(s)	6-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	2835 mm (111.6 in)
Length	4849 mm (190.9 in)
Width	1861 mm (73.2 in)
Height	1490 mm (58.6 in)
Fuel capacity	70 L (15.4 Imp. gallons) (18.4 U.S. gal)
Designer	Sylvia Gullsdorf

On January 31, 2006, Volvo unveiled the first pictures of the second generation S80. Generally all features of the car were upgraded substantially. The new S80 will feature a new 3.2 L straight-6 or 4.4 L V8 engine in combination with available four-wheel drive. The second-generation S80 is the first Volvo sedan model to become available with Volvo's compact, transversely fitted V8 with a power output of 316 PS (232 kw) and 440 N•m of torque. With four catalytic converters and advanced electronics, this engine, which was first introduced in the Volvo XC90, is one of the cleanest V8s on the market. The exterior is similar to that of the first generation but is greatly improved with more high strength boron steel in the body for safety. The interior is seen as one of the most comfortable in the automotive industry. The layout of all items is well placed and the HVAC control panel on the waterfall center console is superb. This second generation S80 is no exception to Volvo's on going improvements and inventions of safety. The second generation S80 has been give 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. This S80 performed outstanding above its German and Japanese rivals. Score perfect scores for frontal, side, and rear impacts. The car was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on February 28, and sales began on June 2006. The new S80 is based on the Volvo P24- platform which was mainly developed by Volvo itself, also used for vehicles including Ford's S-MAX and Galaxy large MPVs.^[2] Even although some of these other Ford vehicles ride on this platform, the majority of the cars' parts was made by Volvo alone and not found in the Ford. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 475 pixelsFull resolution (2676 × 1588 pixels, file size: 218 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The EUCD (for European C/D-class) is Fords global midsize car automobile platform. ... The Volvo B5252S is an example of a straight-5 engine. ... Air foil bearing-supported turbocharger cutaway made by Mohawk Innovative Technology Inc. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... 4. ... The Volvo B5252S is an example of a straight-5 engine. ... Turbodiesel refers to any diesel engine with a turbocharger. ... “Gearbox” redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Imperial units or the Imperial system is a collection of English units, first defined in the Weights and Measures Act of 1824, later refined (until 1959) and reduced. ... U.S. customary units, also known in the United States as English units[1] (but see English unit) or standard units, are units of measurement that are currently used in the USA, in some cases alongside units from SI (the International System of Units — the modern metric system). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Automotive design. ... is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... The liter (spelled liter in American English and litre in Commonwealth English) is a unit of volume. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... This article is about the class of vehicles. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... The Volvo XC90 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars since 2003. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... 74th Geneva Motor Show The Salon International de lAuto (or Geneva Motor Show) is an annual auto show held in March in the Swiss city of Geneva. ... is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... The EUCD (for European C/D-class) is Fords global midsize car automobile platform. ... “Ford” redirects here. ... The Ford S-MAX is a large MPV produced by the Ford Motor Company for the European and by Changan Ford Automobile Co. ... See also the Ford Galaxie full-size car of the 1950s and 1960s The Ford Galaxy is a large MPV first introduced in 1995. ... A modern minivan - 2004 Chrysler Town & Country Typical early minivan (a Dodge Caravan) A minivan, people carrier, multi utility vehicle (MUV),or multi purpose vehicle (MPV) is a type of vehicle which has a body that resembles a van, but which has rear side doors, rear side windows, and interior...

Volvo's Personal Car Communicator (PCC) remote control will also be an optional feature with the new S80. This feature is fairly new to the automotive industry. Before a driver gets to their car, they are able to review the security level and know whether they have set the alarm and if the car is locked. Additionally, there is a heartbeat sensor that warns if someone is hiding inside the car.

Blind spot detector on side mirrors.

The all new S80 is the first Volvo model to feature Adaptive cruise control (ACC) with Collision Warning and Brake Support (CWBS). Adaptive cruise control helps ensure comfort and relaxed driving by letting the driver select the desired speed and the minimum time gap to the vehicle in front of them. When a radar sensor detects a slower vehicle in front of them, Adaptive Cruise Control adapts to that vehicle by applying the brakes as necessary. As the Collision Warning System senses an impending collision, it alerts with a flashing light on the windshield and an audible alarm. Meanwhile Brake Support offers additional assistance by preparing the braking system so that the car can begin stopping faster and avoid a potentially dangerous situation before it happens. Volvo S80 is also available with a new safety innovation called Blind Spot Information System (BLIS, first seen in Volvo S40) which senses when a person enters the drivers blind spot and Active Bi-Xenon Lights (ABL) to illuminate around curves in the dark. Volvo is known for making historic strides in the production of intuitive new safety systems. BLIS system has been recently introduced at Mercedes-Benz higher specifications cars,nearly two years after Volvo.^[3] The second generation Volvo S80 is much more luxurious than the previous generation, and it flaunts its "Scandinavian Luxury" design language. It competes directly against the Saab 9-5, Lexus GS, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes Benz E-Class, Audi A6, and Acura RL. The second generation S80 has already won awards in best mid size luxury sedan interior.^[4] Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 1. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Cruise control. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Cruise control. ... The Volvo S40, V40 and V50 are entry-level luxury cars / compact executive cars produced by Volvo Cars. ...

Engines

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References

1. ^ IIHS page about the S80
2. ^ Wim Oude Weernink and Bradford Wernle. Building Blocks: Ford learns a lesson from Lego. AutoWeek. Retrieved on March 30, 2006.
3. ^ http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=122829
4. ^ http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/RoadTestsHistory/Volvo-S80-3.2-SE-Sport/222797/

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External links

• All New Volvo S80 - Official Volvo S80 PR Site
• Nilsson Special Vehicles - Special vehicles such as limousines based on the Volvo S80 chassis.
• New S80 Intro Site - New 2007 Volvo S80 Introduction Site (Flash)