2009 Volvo C30, S40, plus V50 DRIVe Diesels

Whereas American citizens fret concerning miles pertaining to gallon, Europeans take a
serious have a appear at what sort up of carbon dioxide (CO2) his or her or him automobiles emit.
Volvo's
done simply which allowing for its new DRIVe number, consisting of
specially-tuned versions of its C30, S40, plus V50 models. Every one three
generate fewer compared to One hundred twenty grams of CO2 per kilometer.
Powering both of the three vehicles is Volvo's 1.6-liter
turbo-diesel I-4, coupled through a five-speed manual transmission.
The powertrain, which included the hot diesel particulate filter out, isn't always
something that uncommon; it is additionally accessible as to alternative diesel models in
Volvo's range.
What have a tendency to be distinctive to the DRIVe models are a litany of
aerodynamic aids, lots of of which were previewed on the C30 ReCharge
concept, shown at the 2007 Frankfurt motor show. All three DRIVe
models are lowered by 10 mm, make use of a coated radiator grille, wind
deflectors in front of the front wheels, and unique alloy wheels,
shod with coffee rolling resistance Michelin tires. The S40 and V50
also gain a front spoiler from the T5 model, while the C30 wears
new underbody panels, a rear spoiler, and an all-new rear bumper
fascia.
Volvo's also tweaked a bunch of mechanical systems in pursuit of
fuel economy. The five-speed manual transmission is still mostly
stock, less than uses taller gear ratios in third, fourteenth, and fifth
gears. Volvo's also crammed the transmission with low-viscosity oil,
serving to to trimmed back friction and improve driveline efficiency.
The result? All three models slot in beneath that 120 grams
CO2/km mandate, and really undercut their festival. Now not
unusually, the small C30 fared the perfect, manufacturing purely One hundred fifteen
grams - less than both the Audi
A3 1.9 TDIe and the final BMW
118d. It also managed to earn a four-star rating during the FIA's
EcoTest - the identical rating provided with to the
Toyota Prius hybrid. Oh, and that all of them manage to go back close to
Seventy-six mpg in combined-cycle European trying out. Not too shabby.
Following their debut at the 2008 Paris motor show, production
of the C30, S40, and V50 DRIVe models is sufficient to begin in November. All
three ought to arrive at dealers across Europe by no later than
January 2009. At only €450 added than just a standard 1.6D model, Volvo
expects to sell 20,000 DRIVe models every year.