Volvo S80 1998 T6 Automatic

Volvo S80 1998 2.8 petrol description

Sedan Volvo S80 1998 T6 Automatic has been produced from June, 1998 to January, 2002. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.8 litres, which produces power of 272 horsepower on 5400 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volvo S80 1998 - 2003 version and torque 380 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and twinturbocharged turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 210 000 to 360 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Volvo S80 2.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.7 litres.

Volvo S80 1998 T6 Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volvo S80 1998 T6 Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volvo S80 1998 T6 Automatic in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11 litres per 100km (9.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 17 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volvo is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Volvo S80 fuel consumption.

Volvo S80 safety

During safety testing Volvo S80 has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volvo S80 is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volvo S80 got two stars.