VOLVO S40 · 1.8F Momentum · Sedan · 2006 ‐ 2007

Volvo began manufacture in 2006 of autos type S40, modification 1.8F Momentum and terminated it in 2007. This 4-door sedan has a length of 4.5 meters, weight 1.3 tons and is destined to sit 5 people total.

«S40 1.8F Momentum» car with a 5-speed manual gearbox is connected to the front wheels. This auto can be accelerated for 10.9 seconds to 100 km/h, with a max speed of 200 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders bio-ethanol motor engine with a «multipoint injection system», which generate a max output of 125 horsepower at 6000 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 10.3 l in the city driving mode, on the track 5.8 l, and the normal fuel rate is 7.4 l per 100 km. Fuel tank volume is 55 l of bio-ethanol, what lets to drive approximately 744 km unrefueled.

The front wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 300 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage using suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Back wheels have disks, 278 mm brakes and attached to the underframe using suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Tires have the following dimensions - 205/55R16.

According to the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Volvo S40 got the maximal quantity of stars - five, indicating that it is a highly safe vehicle. Furthermore to dynamic safety features (EBD, Traction control, Brake assistant, ESP, ABS), it is also has passive systems of safety (passenger, driver, head/curtain, side airbags).