D5R
Wednesday 11th May 2005, 15:28
I have just received this from Volvo:
Regarding the performance of our diesel engine you may be interested to
know we are introducing a new more powerful 5 cylinder diesel engine in
addition to the current D5. The engine produces 185bhp, is euro IV
compliant and is fitted with a diesel particulate filter. The engine
will be available with 6 speed manual or 6 speed Geartronic
transmission. Service intervals will increase to 18k miles. As a
performance comparison with our current D5 engine please see below (new
engine figures in brackets):
0-62: 9.8secs (8.5secs)
Top speed: 130mph (140mph)
Power per litre: 77bhp/L Audi 2.5tdi (65bhp/L)
Regarding the performance of our diesel engine you may be interested to
know we are introducing a new more powerful 5 cylinder diesel engine in
addition to the current D5. The engine produces 185bhp, is euro IV
compliant and is fitted with a diesel particulate filter. The engine
will be available with 6 speed manual or 6 speed Geartronic
transmission. Service intervals will increase to 18k miles. As a
performance comparison with our current D5 engine please see below (new
engine figures in brackets):
0-62: 9.8secs (8.5secs)
Top speed: 130mph (140mph)
Power per litre: 77bhp/L Audi 2.5tdi (65bhp/L)