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Volvo S80 4.4 V8

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 Volvo S80 4.4 V8

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4414 cm3 / 269.4 cu in / 269.4 cu in, 231.9 kW / 311.0 hp / 311.0 hp @ 5950 rpm / 5950 rpm / 5950 rpm, 439.0 N·m / 323.8 lb·ft / 323.8 lb·ft @ 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, all 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 4.4 V8Issued until
SerieS80Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolvoCountrySE,NL

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4850 mm / 190.9 in / 190.9 inTotal (curb) weight1742 kg / 3840 lb / 3840 lb
Width1860 mm / 73.2 in / 73.2 inDry weight
Height1488 mm / 58.6 in / 58.6 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2836 mm / 111.7 in / 111.7 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1588 mm / 62.5 in / 62.5 inTowing weight
Track rear1585 mm / 62.4 in / 62.4 inWeight distribution (front)61.5 % / 61.5 % / 61.5 %
Ground clearanceFuel capacity70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.71  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.29Frontal area (A)2.34 m2 / 25.2 sq ft / 25.2 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.68 m2 / 7.3 sq ft / 7.3 sq ftAerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)16.9 kW / 22.7 hp / 22.7 hp

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerVolvoValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore94.0 mm / 3.70 in / 3.70 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke79.5 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.18
Fuel supplyEngine displacement4414 cm3 / 269.4 cu in / 269.4 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity551.75 cm3/cylinder / 33.670 cu in/cylinder / 33.670 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.4 : 1
SumpMax. output power231.9 kW / 311.0 hp / 311.0 hp at 5950 rpm / 5950 rpm / 5950 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque439.0 N·m / 323.8 lb·ft / 323.8 lb·ft at 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)104.6 kW / 140.3 hp / 140.3 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output52.5 kW/l / 1.155 bhp/cu in / 1.155 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque99.5 N·m/l / 0.87 lb·ft/cu in / 0.87 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears6
Wheel driveall wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.69
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.33

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.90 s / 4.90 s / 4.90 sTop (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio178.5 kW/ton / 135.3 bhp/ton / 135.3 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h7.00 s / 7.00 s / 7.00 sFuel consumption, City (urban)18.0 l/100km / 15.7 mpg-UK / 13.1 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)16.00 s / 16.00 s / 16.00 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)8.3 l/100km / 34.0 mpg-UK / 28.3 mpg-US
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 time14.90 s / 14.90 s / 14.90 s (top 96 km/h / 60 mph / 60 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions284 g/km / 457 g/mi / 457 g/mi
  Range588 km / 366 mi / 366 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion VPASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Multi-link, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front8J x 18Wheels rear8J x 18
Tyres front245/40 ZR 18Tyres rear245/40 ZR 18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front336 mm / 13.2 in / 13.2 inBrake diameter rear305 mm / 12.0 in / 12.0 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo S80 4.4 V8

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