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Volvo S80 V8

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 Volvo S80 V8

4-door 5-seater station wagon (estate, combi), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4414 cm3 / 269.4 cu in / 269.4 cu in, 232.0 kW / 311.1 hp / 311.1 hp @ 5950 rpm / 5950 rpm / 5950 rpm, 440.0 N·m / 324.5 lb·ft / 324.5 lb·ft @ 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, four wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 11.9 l/100km / 23.7 mpg-UK / 19.8 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolvoIssued from2006
ModelS80 V8Issued until
SerieS80Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolvoCountrySE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typestation wagon (estate, combi)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)480 l / 16.95 cu ft / 16.95 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)1126 l / 39.76 cu ft / 39.76 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4860 mm / 191.3 in / 191.3 inTotal (curb) weight1742 kg / 3840 lb / 3840 lb
Width1870 mm / 73.6 in / 73.6 inDry weight
Height1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 inLoad capacity448 kg / 988 lb / 988 lb
Wheelbase2800 mm / 110.2 in / 110.2 inGross (max.) weight2190 kg / 4828 lb / 4828 lb
Track frontTowing weight1800 kg / 3968 lb / 3968 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 inFuel capacity70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.74  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.38 m2 / 25.7 sq ft / 25.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore94.0 mm / 3.70 in / 3.70 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 98Bore/Stroke ratio1.18
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement4414 cm3 / 269.4 cu in / 269.4 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity551.71 cm3/cylinder / 33.667 cu in/cylinder / 33.667 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.4 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power232.0 kW / 311.1 hp / 311.1 hp at 5950 rpm / 5950 rpm / 5950 rpm
AspirationMax. torque440.0 N·m / 324.5 lb·ft / 324.5 lb·ft at 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)92.8 kW / 124.4 hp / 124.4 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output52.6 kW/l / 1.155 bhp/cu in / 1.155 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque99.7 N·m/l / 0.87 lb·ft/cu in / 0.87 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears6
Wheel drivefour wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio181.4 kW/ton / 137.4 bhp/ton / 137.4 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.9 l/100km / 23.7 mpg-UK / 19.8 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions278 g/km / 448 g/mi / 448 g/mi (est.)
  Range588 km / 366 mi / 366 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front215/55R16VTyres rear215/55R16V
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo S80 V8

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