VOLVO V40 · T4 R-Design · Hatchback · 2012 ‐ 2024

Production version T4 R-Design of auto models V40 was started in 2012 by Volvo. The weight of the car is 1.3 tn and a length of 4.4 meters, It is shaped as hatchback with 5 doors, and may be fit in 5 people including the driver.

«V40 T4 R-Design» automobile with a 6-speed sequential automatic transmission is connected to the front-wheels. This car can be accelerated for 8.5 seconds to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 225 km/h, owing to a 4-cylinders petrol engine with a «multipoint injection system», which produce a peak power of 180 horsepower at 5700 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 7.9 l in the city driving mode, on the highway 5.1 liters, and the medium fuel rate is 6.1 liters per 100 km. Tank capacity is 62 l of petrol, what lets to drive nearly 1017 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this automobile have ventilated disks, 300 mm brakes and fixed to the body chassis using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Rearward wheels have disks, 280 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage with help of suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Tires have the next size - 225/45R17.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Volvo V40 received the maximum number of stars - 5, indicating that it is a highly safe car. In addition to dynamic safety features (Traction control, EBD, ABS, ESP, Brake assistant), it is also has passive safety (driver, passenger, side, head/curtain airbags).