Direct quote from Volvo's press release:
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https://www.media.volvocars.com/uk/e...eases/16341The
The performance flagship of the Volvo S40 range is the 2521cc T5. it generates a potent 230 PS at 5000 rpm. The peak torque output of 320 Nm is available all the way from 1500-5000 rpm, proving that top-end thrust need not be achieved at the expense of mid-range flexibility. The manual T5 can advance from 0-60 mph in just 6.3 seconds and will reach 149 mph. But despite its high performance, it still achieves an excellent 32.5 mpg on the combined cycle.
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It must be limited to 240km/h....
What is also interesting is the same engine in S80 configuration is tweaked to 231bhp and 340 N/m... with 6th gear set as a 'pure overdrive ratio'
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https://www.media.volvocars.com/uk/e...releases/16341
Fuel economy has been improved by cutting engine revs in specific driving conditions. In cars with manual transmission, this takes place by fitting a "longer" gear set, that is to say an increased span between first and sixth gear. In this way, fifth gear has the same ratio as the previous sixth gear, while sixth is now a pure overdrive ratio.
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