Stiri Volvo .

[ateo 3]

http://www.swedespeed.com/news/publish/Volvo_News/article_1624.html

Incet, incet apar poze cu noul S60.

Enjoy!

[roco 71]

Seful Volvo: Oamenii cumpara masini eficiente pentru ca sunt zgarciti

Directorul executiv al Volvo crede ca oamenii cumpara masini cu un consum mai redus din cauza ca sunt zgarciti, nu pentru ca le pasa prea mult de mediul inconjurator.

In urma unor studii, protectia mediului nu face parte din primele zece motive pentru a cumpara o masina eficienta din punctul de vedere al utilizarii combustibilului, a declarat directorul Volvo, Stephen Odell, citat de Reuters.

Motivul principal il reprezinta reducerea cheltuielilor si scutirea de taxe, a adaugat el.

Atat in Europa, cat si in Statele Unite, guvernele au promovat achizitionarea automobilelor "verzi", prin scutiri de taxe si prime de casare.

Odell a adaugat ca mediul va redeveni un motiv pentru a schimba masina doar in momentul cand economia va reveni la crestere.

http://www.ziare.com/business/consumator/09-15-2009/seful-volvo-oamenii-cumpara-masini-eficiente-pentru-ca-sunt-zgarciti-887072

[Vvolvo 798]

Are ceva forme  si inspiratie de la noul Mondeo ,noul Fiesta ,ma rog mai stilizat un pic ,rotunjor.Vezi faruri ,grila fata.Stopurile rombice  ar fi pe post de ....!!!!,semnalizatoare

[roco 71]

Volvo cu realimentare de la priză, cel mai târziu în 2012

Constructorul suedez a confirmat că va oferi un model hibrid ai cărui acumulatori vor putea fi încărcaÅ£i în gospodărie.

Primul automobil Volvo cu propulsie hibridă ÅŸi posibilitatea realimentării bateriilor de la priza de acasă va fi lansat până cel mai târziu în 2012, a anunÅ£at producătorul scandinav, fără a preciza însă despre ce model va fi vorba.

Volvo a prezentat anterior un concept V70 cu această tehnologie - produs în parteneriat cu firma suedeză de energie Vattenfall. MaÅŸina avea o autonomie de 50 de kilometri în modul exclusiv electric, suficient pentru a satisface nevoile cotidiene a 75 % dintre europeni (conform unui studiu citat de Volvo)

ÃŽmpreună cu motorul diesel adiacent, prototipul V70 hibrid aferea posibilitatea parcurgerii unei distanÅ£e de 1.199 de kilometri cu emisii de numai 50 de grame de dioxid de carbon pe kilometru ÅŸi un consum aproape incredibil: 1,6 l/100 km.

Stephen Odell, director general ÅŸi CEO Volvo, a declarat: â€Hibridul va fi un automobil cu adevărat agreabil de condus, sigur ÅŸi confortabil – la standardele impuse de Volvo. ÃŽn acelaÅŸi timp, nivelurile de CO2 ÅŸi consum vor fi la jumătate în comparaÅ£ie cu cele existente acumâ€.

http://www.evz.ro/articole/detalii-articol/869190/Volvo-cu-realimentare-de-la-priza-cel-mai-tarziu-in-2012/

[Maurice 795]

Champions!

- Tommy Rustad, Volvo and Polestar won the STCC

The STCC finale became just as dramatic as it possibly could get. A hard pressed Volvo team came to Mantorp Park fifteen points behind in the team championship and with Tommy Rustad nine points behind in the drivers' championship. In front of a crowd of 25,000 and over 800 own guests, the Volvo team Polestar managed to turn the tide to victory after top class performance and a lot of drama.

Robert Dahlgren was in top in qualifying again and took a fifth place finish in the first heat after starting eleventh on the grid due to a 10 spot drop as penalty from the previous race weekend. His team mate Tommy Rustad won this must-win heat from second on the grid. Championship leader Thed Björk finished fourth. 

Going in to the second heat Tommy Rustad and the Volvo team had closed the gap to four points to Flash Engineering driver Thed Björk in the drivers' championship and were also down to a gap of ten points behind the leader in team championship, the BMW team WestCoast Racing. Wedged in between was the other BMW team Flash Engineering six points ahead of Volvo and Polestar. With the reverse grid, meant Dahlgren started as fourth, Thed Björk as fifth, Tommy Rustad as eight and with Thed Björk's team mate Jan Nilsson behind on the inside lane as ninth. What followed was the most dramatic start of the season.

Within a time span of five seconds going in to the start corner, Jan Nilsson hit Tommy Rustad who got a wide slide but somehow managed to keep his car on the track. Jan Nilsson went off and ended his race in the sand trap. Almost simultaneously, Thed Björk pushed WestCoast Racing-driver Richard Göransson off to the grass in the exit of the same corner. Richard Göransson slid across the grass at high speed and back on to the track just before the next corner where he slammed in to the side of Thed Björk and took him and his own team mate Robin Rudholm out in the sand trap in a cloud of car debris and dust. Out from this dust, emerged Dahlgren as third and Rustad as fifth, both of them miraculously with their cars completely intact.

With both BMW teams parked on the beach, the Volvo team Polestar only needed to take Dahlgren and Tommy across the finish line as fourth and fifth to win both championships. Then Robin Rudholm managed to get out on track again and started chasing points in the team championship. Dahlgren responded by passing both cars ahead of him, won the race and secured the team championship. Tommy Rustad, still in a fifth spot, was continuously coached over the radio and did exactly what he needed. He finished fifth and secured the drivers championship. 

"Wow what a dramatic and happy day! I am incredibly happy and proud to win the strongest racing championship in Scandinavia and for the biggest and finest brand here - Volvo" said a happy Tommy Rustad as the team dressed him up with a golden crown and boa.

Happiness knew now limits with Volvo and Polestar. Not only was the team and drivers championship in the bag, but the team had also become historic the very same morning. Volvo and Polestar became the first team to be quickest in all qualifying sessions over a STCC season since the series started fourteen years ago in 1996.

"Absolutely wonderful and fair too. We took all poles this season and we won half of all race heats. Rustad was also the driver that won most heats, five, with Dahlgren on second place with four. In the end, we could claim both titles with no regrets and we will now enjoy this moment to the fullest" said Christian Dahl, Team Manager for the Volvo team Polestar Racing.

The victory came in the end but Volvos ambition to build the world's best Super 2000 car at home with its local organization and Polestar meant an intense and rapid development program on cassis, aero and engine. In the initial stages of the season and during races, the project was victim of several engine problems which Volvo and Polestar remedied mid-season. Unfortunately, this denied Dahlgren a fight in the drivers' championship but did in the end lead to victory in both championships.

"I can not describe how proud I am of everyone involved in the project. The will, morale, and team spirit that encompasses this project, and especially when things do not go our way on track or when we are under pressure from media, is simply fantastic. In the end, we won because we work as a team and because we never give up" said Derek Crabb, Volvo Cars Motorsport Director.

2009 Drivers Championship

1. Tommy Rustad, Polestar Racing 94

2. Thed Björk, Flash Engineering 94

3. Robin Rudholm, WestCoast Racing 80

4. Richard Göransson, WestCoast Racing 75

5. Mattias Andersson, MA:GP/IPS 56

6. Jan Nilsson, Flash Engineering 54

7. Robert Dahlgren, Polestar Racing 52

2009 Team Championship

1. Volvo Polestar Racing 156

2. Flash Engineering 155

3. West Coast Racing 148

4. MA:GP/IPS 104

5. CMS/NFA 60

6. Engström Motorsport 50

7. Biogas.se 23

[Intel 10]

http://www.automarket.ro/stiri/inovatie-noile-modele-volvo-vor-vedea-pietonii-si-vor-frana-singure-25038.html

[alex 1]

Astia de la automarket tot intarziate dau stirile . 

[roco 71]

Noul Volvo S60 promite dotari de siguranta revolutionare

Suedezii sunt recunoscuti pentru inovatiile in domeniul sigurantei auto si, prin noul model Volvo S60 vor sa-si pastreze aceasta faima. Masina urmeaza sa fie lansata in 2010, printre dotarile standard anuntate de producatori fiind un sistem de detectie a pietonilor sau franare automata completa pentru prevenirea accidentelor.

Dezvoltarea noilor sisteme a durat cativa ani, scopul lor principal fiind micsorarea sanselor de producere a unui accident si protejarea vietii pasagerilor si a pietonilor. Principalele componente ale dispozitivelor sunt un radar asezat pe grila din fata a masinii si o camera video.

Radarul are functia de detectare a obiectelor din jur si de masurare a distantelor, in timp ce camera determina ce fel de obiect este. Prima alerta primita de soferi este o combinatie de semnale acustice si luminoase. Daca soferul nu raspunde in timp util, iar sistemele de bord indica iminenta unui accident, computerele preiau controlul masinii, aplicand o franare completa.

http://www.banknews.ro/stire/33229_noul_volvo_s60_promite_dotari_de_siguranta_revolutionare.html

[Roberto 410]

Un clip valoareaza cat 1000 de poze.

[Victor 18]

http://www.stiriauto.ro/articol/7775/Competitia-Women-#8217-s-World-Car-of-the-Year-si-a-desemnat-modelul-castigator--Jaguar-XF/

"La categoria Family Car, castigator a fost desemnat Volvo XC60, acesta invingand modelul Honda Accord"

[avx 261]

Un clip valoareaza cat 1000 de poze.

Plusez si eu cu 1000  : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-E4C4rwjH8&feature=player_embedded

[contdezactivat 613]

E un pic mai veche stirea dar interesanta...

http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article10818.shtml

[Maurice 795]

Upgraded engines and lower fuel consumption in Volvo Cars' 2011 models

The new five-cylinder 2-litre turbodiesel introduced in the all-new Volvo S60 is now available throughout Volvo Cars' model range - and there are upgraded six-cylinder petrol engines too.

"The new engines offer greater driving pleasure across the range. What is more, our strong drive to reduce carbon dioxide emissions means that fuel consumption has been cut as well," says Magnus Jonsson, Senior Vice President Product Development at Volvo Cars.

The new five-cylinder D3 is in principle the same engine as the well-established 2.4-litre diesel, but its displacement has been reduced with a shorter stroke to optimise fuel consumption.

The engine has been optimised 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. This promotes extremely efficient combustion.

In order to give the car better driving properties, the turbocharger has been fine-tuned to provide high torque from low revs.

In the Volvo S80, V70, XC70 and XC60 the newly developed 2-litre diesel engine produces 163 hp and 400 Nm of torque. In these models the engine is badged the D3.

Fuel consumption (EU Combined, preliminary figures) and CO2 emissions: 

Model Gearbox Fuel Cons (l/100km) 

CO2 Emissions (g/km)

S80 D3 Man 5.3 139

V70 D3 Man 5.5 144

XC70 D3 Man 5.9 154

XC60 D3 Man 5.9  154

The Volvo S80, V70, XC70 and XC60 can also be specified with the high-performance D5 engine that produces 205 horsepower and 420 Nm of torque.

All the variants of the new two-litre turbodiesel can be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual gearbox. In the D5, the automatic transmission now also features a Sport setting for more agile gearchanging.

Two 2-litre variants in the C30, S40, V50 and C70

In the Volvo C30, S40, V50 and C70 the new 2-litre turbodiesel is available in two variants:

    * D4 with 177 hp and 400 Nm of torque.

    * D3 with 150 hp and 350 Nm of torque. This engine will be introduced in the C70 during the spring and later in 2010 it will also become available in the C30, S40 and V50.

Both the new D3 and D4 meet the Euro 5 emission standards.

Fuel consumption (EU Combined, preliminary figures) and CO2 emissions:

Model Gearbox Fuel Cons (l/100km) 

CO2 Emissions (g/km)

C30 D4 Man 5.1 134

C30 D3 Man 5.1 134

S40 D4 Man 5.1 134

S40 D3 Man 5.1  134

V50 D4 Man 5.1 134

V50 D3  Man 5.1 134

C70 D4 Man 5.9 154

C70 D3 Man 5.9 154

All the variants of the new two-litre turbodiesel can be specified with a six-speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual gearbox.

D2 with 114 g CO2 emissions

The C30, S40 and V50 are also available with the 1.6-litre diesel engine D2, which also complies with the Euro 5 standards. Fuel consumption in all three models is 4.3l/100 km (EU Combined), which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 114 g/km. The engine produces 115 hp and 270 Nm of torque and now comes with a six-speed manual gearbox.

Sharper T6 and 3.2-litre naturally aspirated engine

Volvo S80, V70, XC70 and XC60 also get upgraded petrol engines:

    * The six-cylinder, turbocharged T6 has a displacement of 3.0 litres and it now offers even sharper performance, thanks mainly to a reduction in internal friction. As in the all-new S60, it now offers 304 hp and no less than 440 Nm of torque. Maximum torque is achieved between 2100 and 4200 revs. This results in rapid acceleration and smooth driving properties. All-Wheel Drive is fitted as standard.

    * The six-cylinder 3.2-litre naturally aspirated engine has also been upgraded and features an improved crankshaft and less internal friction. It now offers 243 hp and maximum torque is 320 Nm. In order to meet US legislative requirements, there is also a PZEV (Partial Zero Emission Vehicle) variant that produces 231 hp and 300 Nm.

Fuel consumption (EU Combined, preliminary figures) and CO2 emissions:

Model Gearbox Fuel Cons (l/100km) 

CO2 Emissions (g/km)

S80 T6 Aut 9.9 231

S80 3.2 Aut 8.9 208

V70 T6 Aut 10.2 237

V70 3.2 Aut 9.2  214

XC70 T6 Aut 10.6 248

XC70 3.2  Aut 10.1 234

XC60 T6 Aut 10.7 249

XC60 3.2 Aut 9.9 229

Other new features on the Volvo S80, V70, XC70 and XC60

Among the other new features in the 2011 Volvo S80, V70, XC70 and XC60 line-up are:

    * New exterior colour, Flamenco Red, for all four models.

    * The Volvo XC60 is also available in a new colour, Seashell, and the range of wheel rims has been extended with a new 18-inch wheel with six double spokes.

    * The Volvo V70 gets colour-coded lower body panels as standard, in line with the Volvo S80.

    * The Volvo On Call system can now be combined with the Bluetooth mobile phone service.

    * With Volvo On Call it is now even possible to activate the cabin heater remotely via SMS text messaging.

    * Electrically folding rear seat headrests in the V70 and XC70.

Other new features on the Volvo C30, S40, V50 and C70

Among the other new features in the 2011 Volvo C30, S40, V50 and C70 line-up are:

    * The Volvo S40 and V50 now get the same larger iron mark as the Volvo C30 and C70. The grille's design is otherwise unchanged.

    * New paint option for the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 - Flamenco Red. The Volvo S40 and V50 are now also available in Cosmic White and Orange Flame.

    * The range of upholstery in the Volvo S40 and V50 now includes a new contrasting leather option with black seat sides, white backrest and orange stitching.

    * C70 buyers can now specify optional parking sensors front and rear.

    * Cars with Volvo On Call now have the option of activating the cabin heater remotely via SMS text messaging.

All the new features in the 2011 model year range will be available as of the end of May 2010.

sursa:

https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/enhanced/en-gb/Media/Preview.aspx?mediaid=32512

[contdezactivat 613]

Vechiul si noul S60 Racing... de la K-pax Racing.

K-pax news

[contdezactivat 613]

D5 la 215cp

media volvocars

[contdezactivat 613]

Noul concept Volvo, Universe

[blueazimut 60]

nu ma atrage chiar asa tare...conceptul de s60 arata chiar bestial...seamana ca forma cu saabul 95 parca

[tudor75 52]

C30 T5 Heico termina in pozitia a 2-a in clasa ei, in cursa de 24 ore de la Nürburgring

[tudor75 52]

Volvo renunta la dezvoltarea motoarelor cu peste 4 cilindri: https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/enhanced/en-gb/Media/Preview.aspx?mediaid=39936 Vom vedea XC90 cu motor de 1.6l?

[Behu 90]

Poate cu doua de 1.6... unul in fata si unul in spate. De ce nu?

Lasand gluma la oparte, daca fac tot ce scrie acolo, e belea...

Edited 7 Sep 2011 by Behu

[iulirx 614]

o sa ajungem sa avem motorizari hibride de 1.0 L cu 120 cp si un electric de 50 cp.

o sa fie istorie motorul de 2L de 140 cp care poate fi dus , bine-mersi, la 250 cp. o sa avem motor de 120 cp care poate fi dus la 122 cp....

si , toate masinile de pe glob n-o sa mai produca pe an atita co2 cit un avion intr-o saptamina , ci intr-o luna....

si toate masinile sa fie limitate la 100 km/h ca , dracu', e periculos si atit, nu ? sa fii un pic mai dotat devine , incet, incet, un motiv de intrare in puscarie si de rusine publica.

mi-e scirba !

[tudor75 52]

Sa vedem ce o sa faca, in final. Ford vrea sa faca 380CP din 2l: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/271486/ford_focus_rs_on_way.html si, in fond, sa ai 350CP cu consum redus (cand nu-i folosesti pe toti) nu-i asa rau ... Actualul T5 (cu 4 cilindri) are un consum mediu declarat de 7.9l la 240CP din 2l. Iar unii sustin ca pot face din el 270CP si aproape 400Nm.

Pe de alta parte, trebuie sa devina si ei profitabili si banii nu si-i scot din vanzarile de T6, oricat de mult ne plac noua.

O discutie interesanta pe aceeasi tema este aici: http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?162959-New-SPA-platform-and-new-VEA-engine-range

[BogdanG 3,159]

Cel mai interesant lucru este renuntarea la platforma actuala (FORD) si crearea unei platforme noi, o platforma pt toate modelele, exact in stilul Volvo, fara platforme imprumutate si integrate gresit .

Inca o data am avut dreptate, noul " Volvo chinezesc" este mai bun si mai agresiv pt concurenta, in maxim 2 ani o sa vedem un alt Volvo, din pacate o sa se piarda ceva si anume identitatea DAR o sa se castige mult la tehnologie, Volvo nu a rupt niciodata gura targului, acum insa vremurile sunt altele .

[contdezactivat 613]

Noul concept "You" va fi dezvaluit pe data de 13 la Salonul de la Frankfurt:

[tudor75 52]

Un alt link interesant: http://wedesignvolvo.tumblr.com/