Volvo S80L Launched in China

Volvo S80L is the long-wheelbase version of the S80, that has been launched in China. Powered by a 3.0-liter six-cylinder in-line turbocharged engine, Volvo S80L may outputs 210 KW (285 hp) and 400 Nm torque at 1,500rpm while its acceleration time is from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds.

Volvo S80L comes equipped with softer seats, a refrigerator in the rear seat, a rear seat entertainment system, and also a premium sound system. Comes in five variants, Volvo S80L features a considerably upgrade in luxury and has a 140mm longer wheelbase.

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Volvo S60 Concept Car Unveiled

Volvo has unveils the Volvo S60 Concept Car that will be premiered at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. Powered by a four-cylinder 1.6-litre petrol engine that features GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) technology, Volvo S60 Concept may develops 180 hp and emits 119 g/km of CO2, with a fuel economy of 5.0 l/100 km.

Volvo S60 Concept which will hit the market in 2010, features Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake and pedestrian detection.

Alongside with the premiere of Volvo S60 Concept Car at the NAIAS next year, the company also introduces the latest generation of preventive safety technology.

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Volvo Hot Rod Jakob

The Volvo Hot Rod Jakob was unveiled in February 2008 at the Volvo Museum in Göteborg, Sweden.

The Hot Rod Jakob is a modern interpretation of the very first series-produced Volvo car. The model was called the ÖV4 (the Swedish abbreviation for Open Car, 4 cylinders), but it soon gained a new pet-name - Jakob.

2005-2006: In Leif Tufvesson’s workshop in the rural south of Sweden, work commenced on the car. After documenting the original Jakob in detail, his company, Caresto, started building a car that developed into Hot Rod Jakob.

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