Volvo is making the new five-cylinder 2-liter turbodiesel introduced in the all-new Volvo S60 available throughout its 2011 model range.
The new five-cylinder diesel unit is in principle the same engine as the 2.4-litre diesel, but its displacement has been reduced (with a shorter stroke) to 2.0-liters. It will be offered in three different variants in terms of output.
For the Volvo C30, S40, V50 and C70 models, the new 2.0 liter diesel comes designated as a D3 with 150 hp (112 kW) and 350 Nm of torque. A D4 variant of the same power plant is also available with 177 hp (132 kW) and 400 Nm.
In addition, Volvo updated its 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbocharged petrol T6 that now offers 304HP and 440 Nm of torque.
The six-cylinder 3.2-litre naturally aspirated engine has also been upgraded and features an improved crankshaft and less internal friction. It now produces 243HP and maximum torque is 320 Nm.
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Upgraded engines and lower fuel consumption in Volvo Cars' 2011
models
The new five-cylinder
2-litre turbodiesel introduced in the all-new Volvo S60 is now available
throughout Volvo Cars' model range - and there are upgraded six-cylinder
petrol engines too.
"The new engines offer greater driving pleasure across the
range. What is more, our strong drive to reduce carbon dioxide emissions
means that fuel consumption has been cut as well," says Magnus Jonsson,
Senior Vice President Product Development at Volvo Cars.
The new five-cylinder D3 is in principle the same engine as
the well-established 2.4-litre diesel, but its displacement has been reduced
with a shorter stroke to optimise fuel consumption.
The engine has been optimised for low fuel consumption and the injection
system has a different type of piezoelectric fuel injector compared with the
D5 engine. These injectors minimise consumption with exceptionally rapid and
precise injection pulses under high pressure. This promotes extremely
efficient combustion.
In order to give the car better driving properties, the
turbocharger has been fine-tuned to provide high torque from low revs.
In the Volvo S80, V70, XC70 and XC60 the newly developed
2-litre diesel engine produces 163 hp and 400 Nm of torque. In these models
the engine is badged the D3.
Fuel consumption (EU Combined, preliminary figures) and CO2
emissions:
Model | Gearbox | Fuel Cons (l/100km) | CO2 Emissions (g/km) |
S80 D3 | Man | 5.3 | 139 |
V70 D3 | Man | 5.5 | 144 |
XC70 D3 | Man | 5.9 | 154 |
XC60 D3 | Man | 5.9 | 154 |
The Volvo S80, V70, XC70 and XC60 can also be specified with
the high-performance D5 engine that produces 205 horsepower and 420 Nm of
torque.
All the variants of the new two-litre turbodiesel can be mated to a
six-speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual gearbox. In the D5, the
automatic transmission now also features a Sport setting for more agile
gearchanging.
Two 2-litre variants in the C30, S40, V50 and C70
In the Volvo C30, S40, V50 and C70 the new 2-litre turbodiesel is available
in two variants:
- D4 with 177 hp and 400 Nm of torque.
- D3 with 150 hp and 350 Nm of torque. This engine will be
introduced in the C70 during the spring and later in 2010 it will also
become available in the C30, S40 and V50.
Both the new D3 and D4 meet the Euro 5 emission standards.
Fuel consumption (EU Combined, preliminary figures) and CO2
emissions:
Model | Gearbox | Fuel Cons (l/100km) | CO2 Emissions (g/km) |
C30 D4 | Man | 5.1 | 134 |
C30 D3 | Man | 5.1 | 134 |
S40 D4 | Man | 5.1 | 134 |
S40 D3 | Man | 5.1 | 134 |
V50 D4 | Man | 5.1 | 134 |
V50 D3 | Man | 5.1 | 134 |
C70 D4 | Man | 5.9 | 154 |
C70 D3 | Man | 5.9 | 154 |
All the variants of the new two-litre turbodiesel can be
specified with a six-speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual
gearbox.
D2 with 114 g CO2 emissions
The C30, S40 and V50 are also available with the 1.6-litre diesel engine D2,
which also complies with the Euro 5 standards. Fuel consumption in all three
models is 4.3l/100 km (EU Combined), which corresponds to CO2 emissions of
114 g/km. The engine produces 115 hp and 270 Nm of torque and now comes with
a six-speed manual gearbox.
Sharper T6 and 3.2-litre naturally aspirated engine
Volvo S80, V70, XC70 and XC60 also get upgraded petrol engines:
- The six-cylinder, turbocharged T6 has a displacement of
3.0 litres and it now offers even sharper performance, thanks mainly to
a reduction in internal friction. As in the all-new S60, it now offers
304 hp and no less than 440 Nm of torque. Maximum torque is achieved
between 2100 and 4200 revs. This results in rapid acceleration and
smooth driving properties. All-Wheel Drive is fitted as standard. - The six-cylinder 3.2-litre naturally aspirated engine
has also been upgraded and features an improved crankshaft and less
internal friction. It now offers 243 hp and maximum torque is 320 Nm. In
order to meet US legislative requirements, there is also a PZEV (Partial
Zero Emission Vehicle) variant that produces 231 hp and 300 Nm.
Fuel consumption (EU Combined, preliminary figures) and CO2
emissions:
Model | Gearbox | Fuel Cons (l/100km) | CO2 Emissions (g/km) |
S80 T6 | Aut | 9.9 | 231 |
S80 3.2 | Aut | 8.9 | 208 |
V70 T6 | Aut | 10.2 | 237 |
V70 3.2 | Aut | 9.2 | 214 |
XC70 T6 | Aut | 10.6 | 248 |
XC70 3.2 | Aut | 10.1 | 234 |
XC60 T6 | Aut | 10.7 | 249 |
XC60 3.2 | Aut | 9.9 | 229 |
Other new features on the Volvo S80, V70, XC70 and XC60
Among the other new features in the 2011 Volvo S80, V70, XC70 and XC60
line-up are:
- New exterior colour, Flamenco Red, for all four models.
- The Volvo XC60 is also available in a new colour,
Seashell, and the range of wheel rims has been extended with a new
18-inch wheel with six double spokes. - The Volvo V70 gets colour-coded lower body panels as
standard, in line with the Volvo S80. - The Volvo On Call system can now be combined with the
Bluetooth mobile phone service. - With Volvo On Call it is now even possible to activate
the cabin heater remotely via SMS text messaging. - Electrically folding rear seat headrests in the V70 and
XC70.
Other new features on the Volvo C30, S40, V50 and C70
Among the other new features in the 2011 Volvo C30, S40, V50 and C70 line-up
are:
- The Volvo S40 and V50 now get the same larger iron mark
as the Volvo C30 and C70. The grille's design is otherwise unchanged. - New paint option for the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 -
Flamenco Red. The Volvo S40 and V50 are now also available in Cosmic
White and Orange Flame. - The range of upholstery in the Volvo S40 and V50 now
includes a new contrasting leather option with black seat sides, white
backrest and orange stitching. - C70 buyers can now specify optional parking sensors
front and rear. - Cars with Volvo On Call now have the option of
activating the cabin heater remotely via SMS text messaging.
All the new features in the 2011 model year range will be
available as of the end of May 2010.
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