Volvo V40 T5 R-Design
Description
The Volvo V40 is a premium C-Segment car launched at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The car was only available as a 5-door hatchback and received a facelift in 2016.
The performance version Volvo V40 T5 R-Design was fitted with a 2.5 litre Volvo B525 I5 producing 254 hp (187 kw) and 400 Nm of torque, mated to a 6 speed automatic gearbox. The car accelerated from 0-100 km/h in 6,5 seconds and could reach a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). It also came with a Sport chassis developed in cooperation with Swedish racing driver Robert Dahlgren in the Volvo Polestar Black R team, featuring 10 mm lowered suspension, firmer springs and shock absorbers (McPherson struts at the front and Monotube dampers at the rear) and larger anti-roll bars.
Visually the car was distinguished by the silk metal framed high gloss grille, the rear diffuser, the twin exhaust pipes, the 18 inch five spoke wheels and the unique blue paint. Inside the car came with sport seats upholstered with Nubuck textile and perforated leather, R-Design badging and aluminium inlays.
The car was replaced in 2014 by the updated Volvo V40 T5 R-Design Drive-E with a new 2.0 liter engine.
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Additional information
| Model | Volvo V40 T5 R-Design |
|---|---|
| Production | 2012-2014 |
| Segment | C |
| Doors | 5 |
| Layout | FWD |
| Engine Displacement | 2497 cm3 |
| Cylinders | L5 |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Fuel System | Direct Injection |
| Power (hp) | 254 |
| Power (kw) | 187 |
| Power (@rpm) | @5400 rpm |
| Torque (Nm) | 400 |
| Torque (@rpm) | @1800-4200 rpm |
| 0-100km/h | 6,5 |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 250 km/h |
| Top Speed (mph) | 155 mph |
| Consumption (lt/100km) | 7,9 |
| CO2 (g/km) | 185 g/km |
| Gearbox | 6 AT |
| Weight | 1535 kg |
| Length | 4369 mm |
| Width | 1783 mm |
| Height | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2647 mm |
| Front Track | 1550 mm |
| Rear Track | 1540 mm |
| Boot Space | 334 |
| Tire Size | 225/40 R18 |
| Front Brakes | 320 m Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | 280 mm Discs |
