The Volvo S80 is a front wheel drive vehicle, with its engine mounted in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) body designed by Peter Horbury.
Powering the Volvo S80 is a double overhead camshaft, 2.9 litre naturally aspirated 6 cylinder motor that provides power and torque figures of 200 bhp (203 PS/149 kW) at 6000 rpm and 280 N·m (207 lb·ft/28.6 kgm) at 4200 rpm respectively.
The engine powers the wheels by means of a 5 speed automatic transmission.
Stated weight at the kerb is 1653 kg.
Maximum speed claimed is 225 km/h or 140 mph, stated fuel consumption figures are 14.6/7.6/10.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 243.0 g/km.
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