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2003 Volvo S80 Review
Premium luxury, Volvo-style.
2003 S80 Review Summary & Specifications
Premium luxury trim and world-class safety features make the S80 an alternative to BMW or Mercedes-Benz. The Volvo will reward the individualist with a comfortable, quiet and smooth ride.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | 2.9 ($36,455); T6 ($44,935); T6 Elite ($46,995) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.9-liter dohc twin-turbocharged inline-6 |
| Engines (optional) | 194-hp 2.9-liter dohc inline-6; 268-hp 2.9-liter dohc twin-turbocharged inline-6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic with Geartronic manual shift mode |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 4-speed Geartronic automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, dual front side air bags, dual front inflatable window curtains, Volvo whiplash protection system, front seat belt pretensioners, ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Torslanda, Sweden |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-458-1552 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.volvocars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 36455 |
| Model Tested MSRP | S80 T6 ($44,935) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, dual climate controls, power sunroof, steering wheel-mounted cruise control, AM/FM stereo w/CD, tilt and telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, leather upholstery, remote keyless entry, 8-way power front seats, power windows, power heated side-view mirrors, cabin filtration system, folding rear seats w/pass-through, theft deterrent system, daytime running lights, mud flaps, floor mats, front fog lamps, P225/50R17 tires, 17-inch ``Interceptor'' alloy wheels, four-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic manual override |
| Destination Charge | 660 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Climate Package ($625) includes heated front seats, headlight wipers/washers, Rainsense wipers, Air Quality System; metallic paint ($450) |
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| Layout | front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 46670 |
| Horse Power | 268 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 280 @ 1800-5000 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/26 |
| Wheelbase | 109.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 189.8/72.1/57.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | 62.3/61.4 |
| Turning Radius | 39 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.5/55.3/42.2 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.6/55.0/35.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 14.4 |
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| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | 3300 |
| Curb Weight | 3653 |
| Stock Tires | P225/50R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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