VOLVO S40 · 2.4i Edition I · Sedan · 2008 ‐ 2010

In 2008 Volvo launched production of automobiles type S40, modification of 2.4i Edition I and terminated it in 2010. This four-door sedan has a length of 4.5 meters, weight 1.3 tons and is designed to sit 5 passengers including the driver.

«S40 2.4i Edition I» vehicle with a 5-speed manual gearbox is connected to the front-wheels. 5-cylinders petrol engine with «multipoint injection fuel system» can generate output 170 hp at 6000 rmp, allowing you to speed up the car in 8.2 s to 100 km/h and reach maximum speed of 220 km/h.

Fuel tank volume of this automobile is 62 l of petrol, therefore when medium fuel rate is 8.5 liters per 100 km (6.6 liters on the suburban, 12.4 l in the urban), that allows to go about 730 km without refueling.

The front wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 300 mm brakes and attached to the underframe through suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rear wheels have disks, 278 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis through suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the following size - 205/55R16.

According to the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Volvo S40 received the maximal number of stars - five, which indicates that it is a highly safe automobile. In addition to dynamic safety features (Traction control, EBD, ABS, Brake assistant, ESP), it is also equipped with passive safety (side, passenger, head/curtain, driver airbags).