Volvo Cars has announced first details of the new Volvo S80 saloon. The new Volvo S80 will feature three new diesel engines, the 2.4D, D5 and the low CO2-emitting Drive. The Volvo S80 will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 2009.
The front is distinctive with a new grille featuring the larger iron mark badge. There is also new chrome detailing on the air intakes, lower part of the doors and under the tail lamps.
The twin-turbo five-cylinder 2.4-litre D5 turbodiesel offers 205bhp, 420Nm of torque over a very wide range of engine revs. The upgraded Euro 4-compliant 2.4-litre diesel engine will also be available with 175bhp, 420Nm of torque.The Volvo S80 DRIVe model will come equipped with the same powertrain – 1.6-litre diesel engine and manual gearbox – as the smaller C30, S40 and V50 but with tailored engine software and different ratios in third, fourth and fifth gears.
