VOLVO V40 · 2.0 T Dynamic-Line · Wagon · 1999 ‐ 2000

In 1999 Volvo launched production of automobiles model V40, modification of 2.0 T Dynamic-Line and terminated it in 2000. The weight of the car is 1.3 tn and a length of 4.5 m, It is formed as wagon with 5 doors, and may be fit in 5 person including the driver.

«V40 2.0 T Dynamic-Line» automobile with a 5-speed manual gearbox is fitted to the front wheels. 4-cylinders petrol motor engine with «multipoint injection system» can generate power 160 hp at 5100 rmp, which allows you to accelerate the automobile for 8.5 s to 100 km/h and achieve max speed of 215 km/h.

Fuel tank capacity of this car is 60 liters of petrol, thus when medium fuel rate is 8.9 l per 100 km (6.6 l on the highway, 12.3 liters in the urban), accordingly allows to go nearly 675 kilometers unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 256 mm brakes and fixed to the body chassis by dint of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Rearward wheels have disks, 260 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis through suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 205/55VR15.

In accordance with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Volvo V40 received the lot number of stars - 4, which indicates that it is a reasonably safe vehicle. In addition to dynamic safety (EBD, ABS), it is also has passive systems of safety (driver, passenger, side airbags).