20 July 2010 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates : Volvo Cars' has introduced a new range of more fuel efficient six-cylinder petrol engines across the whole range of 2011 models.

"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 Roula Beiruty, Marketing Manager for Volvo Cars Middle East. 

Sharper T6 and 3.2-litre naturally aspirated engine

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

The six-cylinder, turbocharged T6 has a displacement of 3.0 liters 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

XC60 T6

Aut

10.7

249


Other new features on the Volvo S80, V70 and XC60

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

New exterior color, Flamenco Red, for all three models.

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

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

Electrically folding rear seat headrests in the V70.

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

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

The Volvo S40 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 - Flamenco Red. The Volvo S40 are now also available in Cosmic White and Orange Flame.

The range of upholstery in the Volvo S40 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.

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

-Ends-

Note to the editor:
About Volvo: The Volvo Group has its origin in 1927 when the first Volvo car rolled off the production line at the factory in Göteborg, Sweden. The brand Volvo has come a long way since then, covering about 100 countries, comprising some 2400 sales outlets and service workshops around the world, including about 1500 in Europe and 400 in North America. The brand Volvo exudes road safety, quality, excitement and environmental control. Being the pioneers of technologies such as dual-stage airbags, seat-belt pretension and the innovative BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) has enhances the brands own vision to "be the world's most desired and successful premium car brand", aiming to "create the safest and most exciting car experience for modern families".

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