VOLVO S40 · 1.8 · Sedan · 2000 ‐ 2002

Production version 1.8 of auto models S40 was launched in 2000 by Volvo, and finished in 2002. The weight of the car is 1.3 tons and a length of 4.5 m, It is formed as sedan with 4 doors, and can be placed in a 5 people including the driver.

«S40 1.8» automobile with a 5-speed automatic transmission is connected to the front-wheels. 4-cylinders petrol engine with «multipoint injection fuel system» can generate power 122 horsepower at 5800 rmp, which allows you to accelerate the auto for 11.5 s to 100 km/h and reach peak speed of 195 km/h.

Fuel tank volume of this automobile is 60 liters of petrol, thus when average fuel consumption is 8.9 liters per 100 km (6.5 liters on the track, 13 l in the city), what let you drive roughly 675 kilometers unrefueled.

The front wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 256 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage by dint of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have disks, 260 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage using suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 185/65VR15.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Volvo S40 received the many number of stars - four, which means that it is a well safe automobile. Furthermore to passive safety (passenger, side, head/curtain, driver airbags), it is also has dynamic safety systems such as EBD, ABS.