Volvo's new Euro 5 diesel S80 top performance and record-low

Bob · Jan 7th, 2009, 20:40

Volvo Cars is now introducing an entirely new 2.4-litre 5-cylinder diesel engine in the Volvo S80. It is in principle just the D5 badge and the five-cylinder configuration that it shares with the previous generation.

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Robbijay · Feb 8th, 2009, 17:56

Do we know when this is going into production, or is it already in the S80?

RoscoMac · Feb 8th, 2009, 22:34

Sounds good! A BMW 3.0d competitor perhaps?

Although I don't like the idea of no oil dipstick!! Merc operates this way, but I just think it is an unnecessary gimmick - assuming of course owners have the sense to check their oil regularly!

Laney760 · Feb 9th, 2009, 20:07

I saw my first ever S80 the other day, it was an 05 D5, fell in love with it. It is the only of the modern rounded 'Volvos' that I've seen that 'do it for me', probably its size had something to do with it, lol. I too would not like not having a traditional dipstick, displays can fail. Fantastic consumption and emissions figures though, what sort of price is one of these new?

tt82 · Feb 9th, 2009, 20:23

im enjoying havin my v70 d5 loan car, cant get over the sheer size of the thing, its nearly an suv. if this new engine is better than the existing d5 then i cant wait to have a go, this thing already takes off like its got a rocket up its arse.

dodgyken · Feb 11th, 2009, 16:37

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Originally Posted by tt82

im enjoying havin my v70 d5 loan car, cant get over the sheer size of the thing, its nearly an suv. if this new engine is better than the existing d5 then i cant wait to have a go, this thing already takes off like its got a rocket up its arse.

You should try it remapped to 210PS and 470NM

205PS from 2.4 litres would put it on par with the best the Germans are offering at the moment.

Jan 7th, 2009, 20:40	#1
Bob Club Director Last Online: Yesterday 14:17 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: From Neath, now London View Photos By: Bob	Volvo's new Euro 5 diesel S80 top performance and record-low Volvo Cars is now introducing an entirely new 2.4-litre 5-cylinder diesel engine in the Volvo S80. It is in principle just the D5 badge and the five-cylinder configuration that it shares with the previous generation. Click here to read the full report

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Laney760 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 12:17 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Henley on Thames	I saw my first ever S80 the other day, it was an 05 D5, fell in love with it. It is the only of the modern rounded 'Volvos' that I've seen that 'do it for me', probably its size had something to do with it, lol. I too would not like not having a traditional dipstick, displays can fail. Fantastic consumption and emissions figures though, what sort of price is one of these new? __________________ [IMG]Volvo2 by Strider'swoman, on Flickr[/IMG] Current '96 945 2.3 lpt - Aurigas, tailgate spoiler, sports grille, lpg fuelled Previous '88 764 TD, '92 945 TD, '88 745, '81 244 DL

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tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	im enjoying havin my v70 d5 loan car, cant get over the sheer size of the thing, its nearly an suv. if this new engine is better than the existing d5 then i cant wait to have a go, this thing already takes off like its got a rocket up its arse. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

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Robbijay S60 D5 SE + Winter Pack Last Online: Oct 10th, 2017 09:11 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gloucester View Photos By: Robbijay	Do we know when this is going into production, or is it already in the S80?

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RoscoMac Scottish Section Chair Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 11:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ayrshire View Photos By: RoscoMac	Sounds good! A BMW 3.0d competitor perhaps? Although I don't like the idea of no oil dipstick!! Merc operates this way, but I just think it is an unnecessary gimmick - assuming of course owners have the sense to check their oil regularly!

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