Volvo S80

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{{Infobox Automobile name=Volvo S80 manufacturer=Volvo Cars production=1999–present predecessor=Volvo S90 class=Mid-size luxury car body_style=4-door sedan similar=Acura RL
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{{Infobox Automobile generation name=First generation image=Image:Volvo S80.jpg production=1999–2006 platform=FF/AWD P2 related=Volvo S60
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2.8 L twin-turbocharged I6
2.5 L light-pressure-turbocharged I5

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{{Infobox Automobile generation name=Second generation production=2007–present platform=FF/AWD EUCD engine=3.2 L I6
4.4 L Ford/Yamaha V8

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The Volvo S80 is a luxury car made by Volvo and introduced in 1999 as a replacement for the aging Volvo 960 sedan. Unlike almost all other Volvo models, it does not have a wagon version. However, the slightly smaller V70 wagon was spun off its platform.

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First generation

The S80 is currently Volvo's flagship model, although there is some speculation that Volvo may release a larger sedan to compete with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Lexus LS segment of the market. The S80 is based on the Volvo P2 platform. At the time of its introduction in the United States, it came in two models - the 2.9 and the T6. The 2.9 has a 2.9 L I6 engine while the T6 was powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.8 L I6. For the 2004 model year, the S80 came in 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, 2.9, and T6 models. The 2.5T model has a 2.5 L I5 engine with a light-pressure turbocharger. The AWD version, of course, has all wheel drive. Prices for the S80 range from $36,000 USD for a base 2.5T, to $50,000 USD for a fully-loaded T6 model. Every single S80 has been built in the Gothenburg, Sweden plant. The very first Volvo S80 rolled off the assembly line on May 6, 1998. King Harald V of Norway uses a S80 Limousine as a representation vehicle.

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Engines

Year Model Displacement Engine Power Torque
1999–20042.92.9 LI6200 hp (150 kW)207 ft·lbf (281 N·m)
1999–2005T62.8 Ltwin-turbo I6272 hp (200 kW)280 ft·lbf (380 N·m)
2004–20062.5T2.5 LLPT I5210 hp (155 kW)236 ft·lbf (320 N·m)
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Second generation

On January 31, 2006, Volvo unveiled the first pictures of the second generation S80. This version has a new, sleeker design and is said to be focused on high levels of comfort, smooth driving capabilities, and safety features. The new S80 will feature a new 3.2 L straight-6 or 4.4 L V8 engine in combination with available all wheel drive. The car was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on February 28, and sales are expected to start in June 2006. It has been speculated that the second-generation S80 will have a wagon variant, likely badged as the V90. The new S80 is based on the European C/D architecture called EUCD internally. This same architecture is used in a diverse set of vehicles, including Ford's S-MAX and Galaxy MPVs, and many components are shared with the small Volvo S40 and Ford Focus.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Volvo's Personal Car Communicator (PCC) remote control will also be a standard feature with the new S80. The unit is an automotive first. 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. The heartbeat sensor is rumored to also work with the SOS feature of Volvo's new telematics system.

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Engines

Year Displacement Engine Power Torque
2007–present4.4 LFord/Yamaha V8311 hp (232 kW)325 ft·lbf (441 N·m)
2007–present3.2 LI6235 hp (175 kW)236 ft·lbf (320 N·m)
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Competitors

The S80's market competitors include:

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References

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External links

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