The Volvo S80, a mid-size executive sedan that Ford-owned Volvo Cars manufactures, made its debut in 1999. The 2001 S80 was among the model-year entries in the car's first generation of production, which ran until 2006. Formerly possessing two trims--the 2.9 and T-6--2001 was the model year that saw the introduction of a third. This was the top-level T-6 Executive, which had additional features such as DVD player, wireless fax machine and refrigerator.
Engine, Transmission and Fuel Economy
The 2.9 trim of the 2001 Volvo S80 had a 2.9-liter, 197-horsepower in-line six-cylinder engine with 207 foot-pounds of torque. The other trims got a six-cylinder engine with 2.8 liters, 268 horses and 268 foot-pounds of torque. With a standard four-speed automatic transmission and a 21-gallon gas tank, the 2001 S80 got 18 or 19 miles per gallon (mpg) for city driving and 26 or 27 mpg for highway driving.
Interior
Air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, leather seats and an eight-speaker stereo system with AM/FM radio, cassette deck and CD player were some of the standard interior features of the 2001 Volvo S80. Regarding safety features, the vehicle has driver, passenger and front side airbags, power door locks with a child safety feature, traction control and an anti-lock braking system (ABS). The 2001 S80 had around 38 inches of headroom, 39 inches of legroom, 57 inches of shoulder room and 42 inches of hip room.
Exterior
The 2001 Volvo S80 was 190 inches long, 72 inches wide and 57 inches high, with an 110-inch wheelbase and six-inch ground clearance. The curb weight was 3,682 pounds for the 2.9 and T-6 and 3,600 pounds for the T-6 Executive. Daytime running lights and power heated side mirrors were some of the vehicle's exterior features.
Handling and Braking
With 16-inch alloy wheels, the 2001 Volvo S80 had a turning diameter of 36 feet. Its ABS had accompanying electronic braking assistance, with four disc brakes that included two ventilated discs. The 2001 S80 also had stability control and independent suspension with a stabilizer bar and coil springs.
Price
The original manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the 2.9, T-6 and T-6 Executive trims of the 2001 Volvo S80 were $38,150, $42,150 and $48,750, respectively. As of 2010, the Kelley Blue Book estimates the price value range of the '01 S80 at around $7,400 to $10,100.
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