Volvo S60 Polestar Concept (2012)

  

CARBARN | Volvo S60 Polestar Concept (2012) | Volvo Cars Official motorsport and performance partner Polestar Polestar Volvo S60 Concept presents a performance car concept developed to meet the performance runner spirit. Robert Dahlgren Polestar Volvo driver, said driving experience. A small number of Polestar S60s the market reaction may be modified pending

• Performance
or 0-100 km / h: 3.9s
or speed:> 300 kmh

• Engine
Volvo T6 or inline six (B6304T4)
or 508 hp @ 6500rpm
or 575nm @ 5500rpm
or Max RPM: 7100
Updated and tested and combustion chambers
Modified or collector inlet and air inlet
Or special connecting rods manufactured
Garret turbo or 3171
injured or 3.5 "exhaust system in stainless steel

• Traction
or reinforced M66C (close) manual transmission 6-speed
Haldex or E-LSD in the rear
Gen4 Haldex XWD or

• Chassis
or 265/30R19 tires
Polestar circles or 9.5 x19 "
Framework or lowered by 30 mm
Öhlins or 3 - way damping
or reinforced anti-roll bars front and rear
Floor or increased from 20 mm to 40 mm front and rear
or granted-Polestar EHPAS management
Stabilize or X-member, front and rear
Modification or arm control with front and rear uniballs
or reinforced subframe bushings and control arms
Supports modified or motor

• Weight
Total weight or weight distribution optimized and 1640 kg

• Brakes
Polestar or-6-piston Brembo front, 380 mm ventilated discs
Polestar Volvo calipers or rear-disc, 302 mm ventilated
In compressed air or cooling flows forward

• Aerodynamics
Based on testing or wind tunnel at Volvo
or lowered front splitter and rear wing to reduce lift at high speeds
or carbon fiber diffuser
20 mm diameter of the body at the front and rear enlarged

• Interior
Polestar or designed seats with more support. Alcantara, on all functional areas of the steering wheel, shift knob and seats to ensure maximum adhesion.
or center console shifter refused to ergonomics.

Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid (2013)

 

  

CARBARN | Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid (2013) | The V60 plug-in hybrid is the first Volvo to start with a fully digital driver information monitor (DIM). The driver can choose to display information about the menu setup of the car. If necessary, the high voltage generator to the battery for which there is sufficient capacity to power mode Pure. Pressing the button activates electric AWD four-wheel drive. Instead of mechanical power transmission of the conventional four-wheel drive distributes the central controller, the diesel engine the front wheels and the electrically powered rear axle. The electric motor four-wheel drive system has been developed to provide better adhesion to the starting and during driving on slippery roads, as in snow or mud.

From the electric four-wheel drive is activated only by the driver, if necessary, more economical than traditional four-wheel drive. Volvo Car Corporation is on the verge of the introduction of the Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid - a rechargeable battery-diesel hybrid car, which is the company most technically advanced model ever. The indicative price for plug-in the world's first hybrid with a diesel engine to  EUR 57.000, depending on market launches. Hybrid technology has risen to a new level."The Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid is the result of close collaboration between Volvo Cars and Swedish power company Vattenfall.

The plug-in hybrid confirmed that electricity is the fuel for future transportation," says Øystein loses, CEO of Vattenfall. From an environmental perspective, the hybrid plug-in entirely higher than the first generation of hybrid cars to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, in principle, about 15 percent over the same model without hybrid drive. In hybrid mode, the large battery in the Volvo V60 Plug-in hybrids are 65 percent less carbon emissions than a conventional V60 diesel engine with the same: 49 g / km.

It makes you choose the purest, the Hybrid and Power buttons, this car is combines the perfect choice for uncompromising customer orientation, the minimum carbon dioxide emissions will be a maximum driving pleasure, "said Stefan Jacoby. At longer distances, the diesel engine, the machine offers the same range as a conventional hybrid - but with far less emissions anidrid

Volvo V40 (2013)

 

  

CARBARN | Volvo V40 (2013) | The new Volvo V40 offers class-leading driving dynamics, thanks to the attention focused on a number of vital areas. The chassis is designed to create agile experience, combined with offering genuine driving pleasure. This focus on the driver, it is what all modern Volvo," says Stefan Jacoby. The new Volvo V40 has an excellent safety and driver assistance systems package, including novel pedestrian detection Volvo Car Corporation, with automatic brake and a few other new features.

The new features are a world first pedestrian airbag helps to manage a pilot cars touch and ingenious Park Assist, which makes parallel parking. City Safety low speed collision prevention system has been developed and now operates at speeds up to 50 km / h "The new Volvo V40 model is intelligent and certainly so far. All functions are designed around the driver, so you always up carefully and well, to avoid collisions and dangerous situations," says Håkan Abrahamsson, Line Manager Automotive C and V40 Vehicle Program Manager.

 

Volvo Car Corporation expects to sell 90,000 units per year of the new Volvo V40. The car will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show March 2012. The car will be built at Volvo Car Corporation plant in Ghent, Belgium.

Volvo XC60 Concept Plug-in Hybrid (2012)

  

CARBARN | Volvo XC60 Concept Plug-in Hybrid (2012) | The front wheels of the Volvo XC60 Concept plug-in hybrid is powered by a four-cylinder turbo gasoline coming from the VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) family of engines driven. This engine delivers 280 horsepower and peak torque of 380 Nm (280 Nm). The concept car is wearing a badge "T8", which emphasizes the combined 350-horsepower high performance four-cylinder engine and electric motor. It's time to stop counting cylinders," says Peter Mertens.

The engine of the Volvo XC60 Concept plug-in hybrid does not have a conventional starter and alternator. The rear of the Volvo XC60 Concept plug-in hybrid is powered by a electric motor produces 70 hp each. It is driven by installing a 12 kWh lithium-ion batteries under the floor of the cargo. The charging time depends on the current. This also means that battery power is available, the car has to push. The plug-in hybrid Volvo XC60 Concept will increase in a specific color and white 21-inch wheels painted the muscular appearance. The interior features unique details and colors, as a sober dark blue leather interior, blue-gray wood.

The electric motor in the all-wheel drive Volvo XC60 Concept plug-in hybrid is activated by pressing the AWD (All Wheel Drive) button. Instead of transferring mechanical energy to the conventional four-wheel drive distributes driven power between the central control unit of gasoline-driven front wheels and rear electric. If everything is enabled, offsets, the cost-generator and the battery when necessary. The aim is enough power for about 12 miles (20 km) to ensure of drive power.

Volvo XC90 (2013)

 

  

CARBARN | Volvo XC90 (2013) | VOLVO will finally unveil its long-overdue replacement for the decades-old XC90 in 2013, with sales projected to commence in Australia within a year after that. Underpinned by an entirely new modular vehicle designed and engineered base in Sweden and known as SPA - for Scalable Platform Architecture - Volvo's second-generation seven-seater luxury SUV will also sire replacement every model from the S60 upwards. That will eventually include the next XC60 mid-size SUV, plus V70 wagon and S80 luxury sedan successors in the pipeline for a mid-decade debut, when the latter will be known as the S90 or S100 event due to its larger overall dimensions and visual similarity to the Concept Universe / You show cars of this year.

That Mr Monturo hinted XC90 while the next key will not follow competitors by growing in overall size, It Might offer best-in-class packaging due to a larger and longer cabin made possible by new four-cylinder hybrid drivetrains. Dramatically reduced fuel consumption and emissions will be the Upshot of the latter, helped along by the introduction of eight (or more) speed transmissions, improved aerodynamics and significantly reduced mass. The current XC90 2200kg tops in some guises. "I think with the global economic crisis and environment issues with Etcetera, size is not as Important as a total package," said Mr Monturo.

Because I think it is a 'just right' SUV from a size standpoint. " The senior Volvo executives also refuted Speculation That having 'only four cylinders' will hurt the XC90 in some markets like the USA and Australia. "I think by the time That car gets to market there will be a big conversation in the category about what constitutes power.  With yet another round of minor changes coming during 2012 to help keep the old-timers fresh, Mr. Monturo Underlined the importance of the XC90 to Volvo since Sweden's largest car-maker's 'independence' from Ford, as well as the intervening years before the Newcomer docks.

While he would not comment on reports That Ford purposely neglected to develop a successor to the big SUV Because it intended to save money by offloading Volvo as Quickly as possible as part of Ford's reorganization under CEO Alan Mulally in 2006, it is clear That devising an Immediately XC90 replacement has been a priority for the Swedish top brass. "Customers still love it ... and it was Certainly something when we got here we were Grateful to have," Mr Monturo admitted, in reference to his defection to Volvo from the Volkswagen Group alongside CEO Stefan Jacoby in the wake of Geely's purchase from Ford in August 2010. "It's still an extremely Important model for us," Mr Monturo added.

Volvo S80 (2012)

 

  

CARBARN | Volvo S80 (2012) | If a sensible person were going to design a luxury car, we suspect it Might end up looking a lot like the 2012 Volvo S80. If it's comfort, safety and advanced technology in a more understated wrapper, we think you'll find the 2012 Volvo S80 a perfectly sensible choice. The 2012 Volvo S80 is available in two trim levels: 3.2 and T6 AWD.

The 3.2 base model comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, front and rear foglights, heated mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, power front seats with driver memory settings, a split-folding rear seat with trunk pass-through , an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a trip computer, full power accessories, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming and an eight-speaker sound system with a six-CD changer, satellite radio, HD radio, an iPod / USB interface and an auxiliary audio jack. To this the T6 AWD adds all-wheel drive, 18-inch alloy wheels and a sunroof.

The optional Premier Plus package includes front and rear parking sensors, keyless entry / ignition and Volvo's Personal Car Communicator. The Climate Package adds heated front and rear seats, headlight washers, rain-sensing wipers and heated windshield washer nozzles. The Technology package gets you adaptive cruise control, a collision-warning and pedestrian-detection system with automatic braking, lane-departure warning and Driver Alert. T6 models can also be had with a Dynamic That package contains unique 18-inch alloy wheels, a sport-tuned chassis, adaptive xenon headlights and unique aluminum interior trim. From a luxury standpoint, the available Inscription package ups the ante with the premium leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a leather-covered dashboard and center armrest and genuine wood trim on the steering wheel and shift knob. The Platinum Package adds the contents of the Premier Plus package with premium surround-sound audio, a voice-controlled navigation system and a rear back-up camera. A blind-spot monitoring system is a stand-alone option. The front-wheel-drive 2012 Volvo S80 3.2 is powered by a 3.2-liter inline-6 engine 240 horsepower That Produces and 236 pound-feet of torque. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, this engine returns EPA fuel economy estimates of 20 mpg city/29 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined.

EPA estimates for this powertrain are 18 mpg city/26 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined. The 2012 Volvo S80 comes standard with antilock disc brakes, front-seat side airbags (featuring separate chambers for chest and hip protection), side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. There are a host of other safety-related features available, Including a blind-spot monitoring and lane-departure warning.  In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, the S80 earned the top rating of "Good" for both frontal-offset and side collision protection.  Gauges and buttons are logically placed and simple to use, ESPECIALLY Volvo's signature climate controls. The S80's trunk offers 14.9 cubic feet of cargo room.

Volvo C30 (2012)

  

CARBARN | Volvo C30 (2012) | With the C30, Volvo made its debut in the segment for two-door premium cars. The Volvo C30 displays clear elements of other classic Volvo models with a sporty pedigree, Such as the Volvo 1800 ES. Anyone WHO recalls the acclaimed Volvo SCC (Safety Concept Car) will recognise the exclusive and convenient glass tailgate.  The popular C30 Contrast Colour Collection - featuring a contrasting shade at the lower part of the car body - has been extended with a possibility to use Terra Bronze as the contrasting color. The C30 is also available in an R-Design version featuring a redesigned front and rear.

The C30 R-Design is also equipped with five-spoke wheels Cratus That are the hallmark of the R-Design range. The interior is available with dramatic new black upholstery as an alternative. It also makes communication front and rear occupants Between Easier much. The Space Between the seats also makes the thin, visually floating center stack Cleary visible from the outside through the glass tailgate.

Volvo's ultra-thin center stack is available in a Oyster Burst Deco version, inspired by the surface texture of the classic Swedish Hagström guitars That Became world-famous in the hands of Such stars as Elvis Presley back in the 1950s. The center stack's floating theme flows smoothly with similar elegant soft curves all the way to the rear seat. The storage space Between the seats has also been designed with the help of Scandinavian design tradition's most renowned hallmark - smart functionality.

The Volvo C30 offers a range of interior options. The blond tone, somewhere Between gray and beige, is an expression of Volvo's strong Scandinavian design tradition.  The Volvo C30 can be equipped with Bluetooth ® wireless technology enables That communication. Volvo is actually the only brand to offer Bluetooth music streaming throughout the entire vehicle range. The mobile application is an extension of Volvo On Call, the which is Presently available in 12 European countries plus Russia and Brazil.

The mobile app is free and downloaded via the iPhone and Android application stores.  The engines in the Volvo C30 are transversely installed in-line units. Four-cylinder engines are also available. The T5 with 230 hp Volvo C30 T5 is the top model, featuring a turbocharger and five-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox. It Produces 230 hp and 320 Nm of torque. Other petrol engine versions are also available, as well as a 2.0-liter bio-ethanol Flexifuel variant on Certain markets. The 2-liter diesel five-cylinder 2-liter turbodiesel introduced in the all-new Volvo S60 is now available throughout Volvo Cars' model range.

The engine has been optimized for low fuel consumption and the injection system has a different type of piezoelectric fuel injector compared with the D5 engine. These injectors minimise consumption with exceptionally rapid and precise injection pulses under high pressure. In the Volvo C30 is the 2-liter turbodiesel engine is available in two variants D4 with 177 hp and 400 Nm of torque. The engine Produces 115 hp and 270 Nm of torque and now comes with a six-speed manual gearbox. DRIVE with 99 g of CO2 emissions The can also get the upgraded 1.6-liter diesel engine meets the Euro 5 That exhaust emission regulations being Implemented in January 2011. The further-developed engine combined with a six-speed manual gearbox and start / stop function keep CO2 emissions down to 99 g / km.  Volvo Cars has developed Various information systems and functions designed to help the driver while on the move. One Such system is IDIS (Intelligent Driver Information System), the which for instance delays incoming phone calls in complex traffic Situations That require the driver's undivided attention.

Protective safety in the Volvo C30 is structured around a network consisting of exterior and interior safety systems That Interact with one another to Reduced the risk of occupant injury in a collision. The body of the Volvo C30 torsional rigidity Immense features and the car has a Sturdy chassis, a combination That results in consistent, predictable behavior on the road. n order to Provide the most effective protection possible, Volvo Cars has developed a number of in-house systems Such as whips (Whiplash Protection System), SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) and IC (Inflatable Curtain).

Volvo S60 T5 (2012)

  

CARBARN | Volvo S60 T5 (2012) | The new S60 T5 will be Offered with memory, power folding rear head restraints, front and rear sport seats, leather steering wheel with metal inlays, dual-zone air conditioning, infotainment and an 8-speaker sound system, Bluetooth hands-free phone interface , T-Tec upholstery textile, and 17-inch alloys.

The list of technologies for the T5 include corner traction control by torque vectoring, advanced stability control, and dynamic stability and traction control (DSTC). The CTS is powered by a direct-injected 3.6-liter V6 engine delivers 304 HP That, while the RL gets a 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 engine develops 300 HP and That 271 lb-ft of torque.

The Lexus IS is Offered with a choice of two engines a 2.5-liter V6 with a total output of 204 hp at 6.400 rpm and 185 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,800 rpm and a 3.5-liter V6 delivers 306 hp That variant at 6.400 rpm and 277 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,800 rpm.