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 Premium
Sound 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 at
curb weight).
The 2010 Volvo S80 was not announced yet.
Volvo press release :
The refreshed Volvo S80 for model
year 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. All
this reinforces the model’s position in the premium sedan segment and
satisfies customers with high demands.
The
Volvo S80 is the second generation of Volvo’s large prestige sedan. The
S80 model is a luxurious car with an elegant and dynamic profile
influenced by modern Scandinavian design. A new generation of driving
and support functions together with a further enhanced body structure
and advanced interior safety features, all interact to contribute to
the 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
On
the outside, the refreshed Volvo S80 for 2010 gives both a lower and
longer, as well as wider, stance. The grille’s larger iron mark and the
new brightwork (on the air intakes, the doors’ lower parts and below
the tail lamps) enhance the car’s distinctive impression and make the
front look "tougher".
  
The refreshed Volvo S80 includes a
number of new design features on the inside, in addition to the
exterior design updates. The interior expresses exclusivity and
comfort, characterised by the soft leather with matching stitching. The
door panels follow this theme as well. The characteristic centre stack
has a silk metal frame, contributing to the exclusive impression. In
addition, the refreshed S80 has aluminium dials and new steering wheel
alternatives. The four-spoke steering wheel’s décor trim with silk
matte metal effect can be found in the gear selector and around the
starter button as well.
 
The Volvo S80 has the same overall
length as its predecessor (4851 mm), but is 27 mm broader (total width
including mirrors, outer edge 2106 mm) and 34 mm taller (height 1493 at
curb weight). The wheelbase is longer and the track is wider. All this
creates entirely different proportions, with added stance and dynamism
in the car’s visual expression. In order to give the car a solid and
compact image, the contours have been rounded and the bonnet has a
raised profile. The headlamps, which are positioned lower down than in
the previous S80 model, follow the curvature of the front and have been
extended along the side and up towards the bonnet, creating a gentle
smile at the front.
 
The doors are more convex and pronounced in
shape. They include the rearmost side window. The shoulder line is both
higher and broader than before, and the sills have a more pronounced
profile, creating a visually lower centre of gravity and imparting a
steadier, more stable appearance.
 
In order to give the Volvo
S80 the right aura of elegance and create an image of being in constant
motion, the car has more sweeping lines than before, with a
comet-shaped profile, an almost imperceptible transition between the
rear window and the boot and an abruptly cut-off tail section.
 
A
somewhat larger, vertical grille marks the car’s Volvo heritage. The
bonnet’s characteristic V-shaped lines are extended all the way down
into the spoiler. And those typical Volvo tail lamps have a slimmer
profile that blends in smoothly with the broad shoulders. LED lights at
the top enhance the Volvo heritage clearly even in the dark.
 
The
rear spoiler is a discreet colour-coordinated accessory. It enhances
the car’s sporty appearance and helps improve the car’s handling
characteristics – especially at high speeds. The spoiler is made of
lightweight 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)
The
interior design is characterised by clean surfaces, harmonious lines,
exciting contrasts and smooth function – expressions of Scandinavian
design tradition that help forge a dynamic and harmonious interior
atmosphere.
The Volvo S80 has a
super-slim centre console similar to the one introduced earlier in
Volvo’s medium-segment models. In the S80, the centre console is
modified to blend in seamlessly with the car’s more classic and
exclusive design, and it extends all the way to the rear seat.
If
the car is equipped with power front seats, they can be optionally
specified with upholstery in perforated and ventilated leather. Fans in
the seat cushion quickly reduce cushion temperature to a pleasant level
and contribute to high seating comfort. The rear seat splits and folds.
The front passenger seat backrest can also be folded.
Sun
curtains for the rear doors are available as an option. The sun
curtains are fully integrated into the rear door panels. The sun
curtains are hung on the hook in the upper edge of the door. The window
can be opened without lowering the sun curtain as it is not held up by
the window.
The modernised claret
walnut wood inlay is an option. It gives the interior a more elegant
and dynamic design. A total of nine different surfaces are offered.
The
exclusive Volvo S80 Executive model’s front seats, with perforated
leather and massage function, have a design that provides a modern look
with an obvious touch of exclusivity. There are three upholstery levels
to choose from. Two of them, Off-Black and Soft Beige, are combined
with the Anthracite interior colour. Soft Beige is also available in
combination with the interior colour Sandstone Beige. The tunnel
console has a soft leather cover, and there is a sliding aluminium
panel in front of the cover. The exclusive and comfortable interior
lighting, creates an harmonious atmosphere inside the car. The lighting
function features two light sources in each front door. The "figure-8"
ring, surrounding the front cup holders, is another detail that
contributes to the characteristic interior profile. The optional cooler
in the rear seat has a light that shines through the two glasses in a
very characteristic manner. The front passenger seat can be adjusted
from the driver’s seat – and – from the rear seat as well.
Safety
Volvo
Cars has a holistic approach to safety, which encompasses both
preventive and protective safety. Preventive safety – the avoidance of
accidents – was one of the most important starting points when the S80
was being developed. It led to the creation of an entirely new
generation of advanced driving and support systems.
Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) uses a radar sensor to help the driver maintain
the distance to the vehicle in front. Collision Warning with Brake
Support (CW) helps avoid rear-end impacts, minimising the risk of such
collisions.
The Volvo S80 is also
equipped with BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) and IDIS
(Intelligent Driver Information System), two innovations that help the
driver maintain better control over the traffic situation. BLIS
registers if another vehicle is in the offset rear blind spot alongside
the car and alerts the driver via a visual signal. IDIS helps stop the
driver being distracted by non-essential information in pressing
situations, for instance by delaying incoming phone calls or SMS.
Active
Bending Lights – moving headlamp beams that follow the curvature of the
road – help maintain the best possible visibility in the dark on
twisting roads.
Personal Car
Communicator (PCC) is an advanced control centre in pocket format. At
the 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.
Protective
safety in the Volvo S80 is structured in the form of a network of
exterior and interior safety systemsand functions that interact to
reduce the risk of occupant injury in the event of a collision. The
exterior systems have the task of distributing and absorbing incoming
collision forces so that the passenger space is preserved as intact as
possible. The body is therefore built in the form of a box-section
structure using varying grades of steel, with all the components
interacting to provide controlled deformation.
Like
the rest of the Volvo range, the Volvo S80 features a transversely
installed engine and front-wheel drive. Transverse engine installation
provides more deformation space in the engine compartment and helps
reduce the risk of engine intrusion into the passenger compartment in a
frontal collision. The larger six- and eight-cylinder engines have also
been able to be installed transversely in the S80 model thanks to their
extremely compact dimensions and effective packaging.
The
purpose of the interior safety systems is to keep the passengers
securely in place and to minimise the risk of serious injuries. In
order to provide the most effective protection possible, Volvo Cars has
developed a number of unique systems. Side-impact airbag makes Volvo’s
patented SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) even more effective. The
side-impact airbags feature two separate inflation chambers – one at
hip height and one at chest height. Since the hips can withstand
greater impact than the chest can, the lower chamber is inflated at
five times higher pressure than the upper section. The side-impact
airbags interact with the inflatable curtains (IC) and the body’s
network of beams to protect as effectively as possible.
Volvo’s
system for avoiding neck injuries – WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System)
– is one of the most effective on the market. In the event of a severe
impact from the rear, the front seat backrest and head restraint move
together with the occupant’s body, thus damping its movement much like
the way the arms move rearward when catching a ball. In the latest
generation of WHIPS, the system’s function has been further developed
to provide an even smoother "catching" motion.
All
five seats are equipped with three-point inertia reel safety belts,
belt pre-tensioners and head restraints. The highest possible safety
requires that all occupants always use their safety belts.
The
Volvo S80 can be equipped with the HomeLink function. The function
makes it possible to operate up to three remote controlled home devices
(e.g., garage door, home alarm system, etc.) via a module integrated
into the sun visor. HomeLink contributes to easy and safe access to
your home
Volvo S80 is available
with an advanced function that helps reducing the risk of
alcohol-related traffic accidents. This function, Alcoguard, is an
immobiliser that helps the driver to make a decision whether to drive
or not while influenced by alcohol. However, it is ultimately the
driver’s responsibility to make "sober" decisions in relation to the
Alcoguard function’s recommendations.  
Driveline and chassis

Please check "technical specifications" for detailed information and latest figures.
Like
the rest of the Volvo range, the Volvo S80 has a transverse driveline
and front-wheel drive, or alternatively All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The
transverse engine installation permits effective space utilisation for
deformation in the engine compartment and also makes it possible to
create a more spacious passenger compartment.
There
is a number of engine alternatives. The 3.2-litre super-compact
six-cylinder in-line aluminium engine  features an advanced valve train
with two lift heights and a variable intake system that contributes
both to good performance and considerable fuel efficiency. Several
innovative solutions have also made it possible to build the engine
with particularly compact overall dimensions.
The
T6 engine, as it is designated, is combined with All Wheel Drive in the
Volvo S80. The T6 uses twin-scroll technology and is optimised for a
very sporty driving experience.
 
At the same time, it is
programmed to give the highest possible performance with the lowest
possible fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels. With four-wheel
drive – All Wheel Drive – the engine is utilised in an optimal manner
by transferring the maximum amount of power onto the road surface.
 
A
powerful V8 engine and a particularly compact six-cylinder in-line
engine provide performance and driving comfort of absolute top class.
The V8 engine features Volvo’s electronically controlled All-Wheel
Drive. An active chassis is available as an option, contributing to the
car’s highly dynamic driving characteristics.
 
Two new
five-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 of
cylinders with their predecessors.
 
The D5 engine has several
advanced technical features, such as the twin turbochargers and the
fuel injection system, which provide an excellent combination of high
performance and low fuel consumption. The D5 engine fulfils the Euro 5
norm.
 
The development of the new D5 has resulted in low engine
noise and enhanced comfort. It delivers 205 horsepower and 420 Nm, and
the fuel consumption is 6.2 l/100 km (164g/km). With an automatic
gearbox, fuel consumption is 6.7 l/100 km (178 g/km).
 
The new
2.4D engine is a medium performance engine based on the same technology
as the D5. It is a single-turbo version, providing even lower fuel
consumption. Preliminary fuel consumption figures are 5.9 l/100 km and
155 g/km (CO2 emissions). With an automatic gearbox, fuel consumption
is 6.6 l/100 km and the CO2 emissions are 174g. The 2.4D fulfils the
Euro 5 norm. It delivers 175 horsepower and 420 Nm. The turbocharger
has been optimised for producing high torque already at low revs.  
 
There
is a DRIVe (Volvo’s environmental concept) version of the Volvo S80
available , 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 different
categories: 120g, 140g and 160g depending on the car’s size and other
things). The 1.6D DRIVe delivers 109 horsepower and 240 Nm. Fuel
consumption is 4.5 l/100 km and CO2 emissions are 119g, 21% lower than
the 2.0-litre diesel engine. There are other unique features that
characterise the Volvo S80 DRIVe model, such as special tyres with low
rolling resistance and an optimised electronic power steering.
 
The
D5 is available in the four-wheel drive Volvo S80 AWD too. The
combination of All Wheel Drive and the high torque of the diesel engine
results in exceptional accessibility and driveability on all road
conditions and in all situations, and also provides very good fuel
economy. The Volvo S80 D5 AWD will be offered with an automatic or
manual gearbox, both with six speeds.
 
The Volvo S80 with V8
or six-cylinder engine can optionally be specified with an active
chassis based on Volvo’s Four-C technology. With this system, the
chassis setting is automatically adjusted to suit the current driving
situation, thus improving both handling and ride comfort. Three
alternative chassis settings allow the driver to alter the car’s
driving behaviour to suit his or her personal tastes at the mere touch
of a button. The V8 version of the Volvo S80 is equipped with Volvo’s
All-Wheel Drive.
 
The AWD system uses an electronically
controlled hydraulically activated clutch to distribute power between
the front and rear wheels to provide the best possible road grip in all
situations.
 
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 on
petrol and/or E85 bioethanol. Bioethanol is a renewable fuel that
contributes to a significant reduction of fossil carbon dioxide. A
2.5-litre, five-cylinder Flexifuel engine was introduced 2008. This
engine features a turbocharger and produces 231 hp.
 
The 2.5 l
5-cylinder in-line turbo engine is available in a Flexifuel model. The
engine delivers 231 hp and 340 Nm torque. It is compatible with both
manual and automatic gearboxes. The Flexifuel engine meets the European
emission standard Euro 5.
 
The engine programme for the Volvo S80 (for further details, please go to technical specifications):

* Overboast to 320Nm

*All diesel engines have a turbo function.

A
six-speed automatic Powershift gearbox is available for the Volvo S80
(read technical specifications). Powershift provides lower fuel
consumption (8% lower), in comparison with other automatic gearboxes.
In addition, it improves drivability. 
 
The chassis with
MacPherson struts at the front and Multilink axle at the rear is
designed to ensure predictable driving manners and alert steering
response. The Multilink rear axle is an independent suspension system
with a number of links that are set up to provide a combination of
controlled wheel movements and high level of riding comfort. Some of
the links have the task of providing a certain degree of anti-skid
steering effect. A long wheelbase and wide track together with an
extremely torsionally rigid body contribute to the well-controlled
driving manners.
 
In accordance with the Volvo S80 refresh
concept, two new chassis are introduced – Sport and Comfort. This makes
Volvo S80 an interesting choice for a broader group of customers – both
the ones with a sporty driving style and those more comfort-oriented. 
 
The
sports chassis has a number of features that provide very sporty
driving characteristics. In addition, the chassis settings give the car
a stronger and more powerful impression.
 
The comfort-oriented chassis gives all occupants, and especially the rear seat passengers, a limousine-like comfort experience.
 
Volvo’s
advanced DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control) system is fitted
as standard. DSTC steps in and helps the driver bring the car back in
line if there is any tendency to skid.
 
Volvo S80 can be
equipped with Self Supporting Tyres. A Self Supporting Tyre is
constructed with stiffer sidewalls in order to carry the intended
weight even if a puncture occurs. It is possible to drive at a maximum
of 80 km/h for 80 km (fully loaded car) with Self Supporting Tyres.
Driveability with a punctured tyre is almost equivalent to an optimally
inflated tyre.
 
Two new aluminium wheels are available: Atla 16" and Cassini 17".
 
The
Volvo S80 can be equipped with the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System – a
control system that warns of low pressure in the tyres. The system has
a pressure sensor integrated into the inflation valve in each wheel.
The sensors are activated by an accelerometer at speeds over
approximately 40 km/h.
 
Audio and information
Volvo
S80 with the High Performance or Premium Sound systems is equipped with
an USB port, making it easy to attach an iPod®, other MP3 players or
even a digital camera to the audio system. High Performance and Premium
Sound levels have an HD (digital) radio function as standard. With the
HD radio function, the driver and passengers can listen to analogue FM
radio channels, although with digital quality. In some European
countries the Premium Sound and High Performance audio systems can be
supplemented with DAB-radio (Digital Audio Broadcast). This function
makes it possible listening to radio broadcasts with CD quality.
 
Volvo
S80 can be equipped with an additional high-tech function – digital TV,
making it possible to watch land-based digital TV in the car. The
system also makes it possible to watch pay-per-view television
broadcasts, among other things.
 
The environment and air quality
The
Volvo S80 is built and equipped to impact as little as possible on the
global environment, and to provide a clean and healthy in-car
environment.
 
Volvo IAQS (Interior Air Quality System)
effectively reduces the amount of particles, pollen, gases and certain
unpleasant odours in the air that enters the passenger compartment. In
addition, all textiles and leather are certified under ÖKO-TEX 100.
This is an international standard, which ensures that fabrics and hides
have been thoroughly tested to check for certain allergy-inducing
substances and emissions.
 
The climate unit can also be
supplemented with the Clean Zone Interior Package, an advanced system
that provides healthier air quality inside the passenger compartment
(approved by the Swedish Association against Asthma and Allergy). When
the car is unlocked using the remote control, the passenger compartment
is automatically ventilated for about a minute if the outdoor
temperature exceeds 10 degrees Celsius.