Exterior
Partly because it was designed specifically as a sedan, the S80 looks dramatically different than its squared-off predecessors. The compact grille extends forward and is accented by a prominent V shape molded into the hood. A sharply raked back window has nearly the same angle as the windshield. Crisp rear creases are in sharp contrast with the rounded front of the car. Built on a 109.9-inch wheelbase, the S80 measures 190.9 inches long overall.
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Driving Dynamics: Chassis
The Volvo S40 combines an engaging, dynamic driving experience with a high
level of active safety, thanks to its sophisticated suspension system, high
level of torsional rigidity, wide track and t ...
Emergency Brake Assistance
EBA is designed to provide full brake effect
immediately in the event of sudden, hard braking.
The system is activated by the speed with
which the brake pedal is depressed.
When the EBA system i ...
Hoisting the vehicle
If a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle, the
two jack attachments points should be used.
They are specially reinforced to bear the weight
of the vehicle (see the illustration). A garage
j ...