Speaking of Volvo cars, many people may first think of the word "safety", yes, volvo company's founder from the company founded on the emphasis the use of car safety. As Volvo's flagship models, Volvo S80 is the combination of all high-tech in a Volvo, the luxury of as much as any other similar models, and today we just all work together to review about the historical development of the Volvo S80.
Volvo S80's predecessor: Volvo 960 / Volvo S90 Introduction
"Volvo 960"
Looking back, in fact, the birth of the Volvo S80 is not a long time, since 1998, only 13 years since the birth of time, before it is Volvo's flagship model, the Volvo 960 and Volvo S90, which is today Volvo S80's predecessor. One was born in 1990, Volvo 960, 960 equipped with a 3.0 inline six-cylinder engine, at the time, 6-cylinder engine, features such as displacement of more than 3.0 can be described as a synonym for luxury cars. While 960 is also equipped with the most advanced security technologies, such as: inertia-reel seat belts and automatic rear adjustable head restraints. In addition, the rear seat center armrest position can also choose to install the integrated child safety seats, outstanding safety performance for the car has won several international awards.
"Volvo S90"
In 1997, Volvo has adopted a new naming system, S for sedan cars, V on behalf of multi-purpose vehicle (station wagon), C on behalf of, or convertible sports car, the Volvo 960 series which will be renamed S90 . Changes in the models, in addition to the name outside, S90's interior and exterior have been subtle changes, such as: facelift new wheels, light group of simple design and so on. The power is still used on the 960 series engine models. As the successor model 960 sedan, the Volvo S90 in 1997 only to 1998 production year.
The first generation Volvo S80 (1998-2006 year)
Set of environmental / luxury cars in one
"Green Volvo ECC concept car"
Speaking of first-generation S80, Volvo can not say environmentally friendly concept car ECC (Environmental Concept Car), because in the latter part of the S80 models come with ECC in appearance to maintain a high consistency. There are also such as S40, V50 and other models in the front and rear bumper design style were also transplanted the concept of ECC, ECC revealed a very clear and the broad contours of future Volvo models. In addition, ergonomic interior design, interior materials, environmental protection, safety body structure and innovative SIPS side impact protection system and side airbags were designed to be a striking bright spot on the post-S80.
"The first generation Volvo S80"
In 1998, the Volvo S90 flagship model discontinued, unveiled the first generation of the formal launch of the Volvo S80, Volvo S80 is built on the Ford EUCD platform, the first car, from birth, S80 has become fertile Calvo's flagship luxury sedan, the Volvo luxury car show image, enhance the market position of the most important strategic product.
"The first generation Volvo S80"
In design, the first generation Volvo S80 is almost complete environmental protection to keep the ECC concept car design, a change in the previous 960, S90 range of children's pure business, sport and fashion into a more design elements, not only the body lines become more smooth, and re-design of the front face is also very aggressive, in addition to the classic horseshoe-shaped rear taillights are still in use.
In interior design, Volvo S80 is more biased in favor of American style, the overall design to large heavy-based, the integration of a number of wooden decoration, to increase somewhat for the entire interior luxury, in addition to multi-function steering wheel, "villain" type air-conditioning vent control buttons, also reflects the Volvo S80's user-friendly design.
In power, the first-generation Volvo S80 There are many different types of engines to choose from. Includes two 2.4L inline five-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, power was 104 kW (140 hp) and 125 kW (170 hp); a 2.4T turbocharged engine, maximum power of 147 kilowatts (200 hp); two section 2.9L 6-cylinder engine, maximum power of 150 kW (204 hp) and 200 kW (272 hp); a 2.5L turbocharged direct injection gasoline engine displacement, maximum power of 155 kW (211 hp), and finally There is a twin-turbo 3.0L inline six-cylinder engine, maximum power of 200 kW (272 hp).
Also worth mentioning are the first generation Volvo S80 in the design also incorporates a number of innovative technologies, including for the first time in the Volvo S80 used on speakerphone, so that motorists driving more focused; The second is the horizontal layout of the engine, the technology makes the whole car's exterior design has become more compact. Third, the Volvo S80 was first put forward the concept of environmentally friendly cars, more consideration in the design to the fuel economy, vehicle life, and the use of interior materials, etc., for the future of the brand Volvo Development has set a clear direction.
"Swedish princess wedding team"
Because the birth of the S80, Volvo's customer list to start adding more flash name: Swedish royal family, the Spanish royal family, the Arab prince, former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell ... actor Keanu. Reeves, singer Avril children, large Directed by Donald Suse Lan, writer John Urwin ...
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