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Volvo XC90 V8

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 Volvo XC90 V8

5-door 5-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4408 cm3 / 269.0 cu in / 269.0 cu in, 232.0 kW / 311.1 hp / 311.1 hp @ 5850 rpm / 5850 rpm / 5850 rpm, 440.7 N·m / 325.0 lb·ft / 325.0 lb·ft @ 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, four wheel drive, 210 km/h / 131 mph / 131 mph top speed, consumption 13.8 l/100km / 20.5 mpg-UK / 17.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolvoIssued from2006
ModelXC90 V8Issued until
SerieXC90Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolvoCountrySE,NL

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typesport utility vehicle (SUV)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)249 l / 8.79 cu ft / 8.79 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2860 l / 101.00 cu ft / 101.00 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1837 l / 64.87 cu ft / 64.87 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4800 mm / 189.0 in / 189.0 inTotal (curb) weight2188 kg / 4824 lb / 4824 lb
Width1900 mm / 74.8 in / 74.8 inDry weight
Height1790 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 inLoad capacity432 kg / 952 lb / 952 lb
Wheelbase2870 mm / 113.0 in / 113.0 inGross (max.) weight2620 kg / 5776 lb / 5776 lb
Track frontTowing weight2268 kg / 5000 lb / 5000 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance230 mm / 9.1 in / 9.1 inFuel capacity80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.67  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.4Frontal area (A)2.89 m2 / 31.1 sq ft / 31.1 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)1.16 m2 / 12.4 sq ft / 12.4 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)28.7 kW / 38.5 hp / 38.5 hp (est.)

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 displacement4408 cm3 / 269.0 cu in / 269.0 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 ratio8.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power232.0 kW / 311.1 hp / 311.1 hp at 5850 rpm / 5850 rpm / 5850 rpm
AspirationMax. torque440.7 N·m / 325.0 lb·ft / 325.0 lb·ft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 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 / 1.157 bhp/cu in / 1.157 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque100.0 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) speed210 km/h / 131 mph / 131 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio144.4 kW/ton / 109.4 bhp/ton / 109.4 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)15.7 l/100km / 18.0 mpg-UK / 15.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)11.2 l/100km / 25.2 mpg-UK / 21.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)13.8 l/100km / 20.5 mpg-UK / 17.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions227 g/km / 365 g/mi / 365 g/mi
  Range580 km / 360 mi / 360 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontIndependentSuspension rearIndependent
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front235/60R18VTyres rear205/55-R16
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo XC90 V8

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