2003 Volvo S80
Body style(s): 4-door sedan

Trim Levels: 2.9, T6, T6 Elite
MSRP range: $36,455-$46,995

Notes: Optional rain-sensing wipers and a new on-road assistance system mark the changes to the Swedish flagship for 2003. The Executive model (4-seater) was dropped, leaving the Elite behind. Now in its fifth year, the S80 remained very similar to its original design, although the base engine had lost some power and torque to meet more stringent emissions requirements.

Series: 1999-current
Other series: none

DESIGN

Layout:
Seats:

Engine(s):		 transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive w/ std. traction ctrl, steel unibody
5, 4 (T6 Executive)

2.8L 24-valve dohc SFI I6 [2.9]
Bore x Stroke: 81.0x90.0mm
Compression ratio: 8.7 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 194bhp@5800rpm
Torque (SAE net): 207lb-ft@4200rpm
Transmission: 4-speed automatic (final drive ratio 3.29:1)
2.8L 24-valve dohc SFI twin-turbocharged I6 [T6]
Bore x Stroke: 81.0x90.0mm
Compression ratio: 8.7 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Boost pressure: 10.2psi
Horsepower (SAE net): 268bhp@5400rpm
Torque (SAE net): 280lb-ft@2000rpm
Transmission: 4-speed manumatic (final drive ratio 3.29:1)

DIMENSIONS

EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:
Clearance:		 MIDSIZE
109.8"
189.8"
72.1"
57.1"
62.2"
61.4"
5.8"
Curb weight: 3600lbs.
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank:		 53/44 cu ft. (f/r), 55/47 cu ft. (T6 Elite)
14.2 cu ft.
21.1 gal.

TECHNICAL

Tires:
Suspension (f/r):

Brakes (f/r):
Steering:
Airbags:		 215/55-16, 225/50-17 (T6)
independent: MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
independent: multilink, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
disc/disc, ABS (12.0" vented/11.4" solid)
rack-and-pinion, power-assisted, 2.8 turns-to-lock
dual front, dual front side, f/r dual curtain

PERFORMANCE

Fuel economy (city/highway): 20/28mpg, 18/26mpg (T6)
Acceleration (zero to 60 mph): 6.7sec. (T6)
Braking (60 to zero mph): 128ft. (T6)
Roadholding (skidpad): 0.83g (T6)
Slalom speed (through 100' intervals): 60.3mph (T6)
Turning circle: 37.0ft.
Towing: 3300lbs.

SEE ALSO: Volvo S60
COMPETITORS: Acura RL, Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, Cadillac Seville, Infiniti M45, Jaguar S-Type, Lexus GS 300/430, Lincoln LS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Oldsmobile Aurora, Saab 9-5


Volvo S80 sedan.


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