As title says, read it here http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/motoringpreviews/203233/volvo_c30.html "If you’re about to place a deposit on an Audi A3, BMW 3-Series Compact or Mercedes C-Class Sports Coupé, you might want to hold on."
Also C30 T5 http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/motoringpreviews/203234/volvo_c30.html
And S80 D5 SE http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/motoringpreviews/203237/volvo_s80.html
The stats for the C30 T5 are a bit ****, they must be wrong 0 to 60 7.1 top end 140mph that cant be right my 854T5R has a smaller engine, is bigger car, less aero dynamic and ive still hit 150 on lots of ocassions still going up and i think the 0 to 60 on mine was 6.9 at press release, how can this be? I think if thats the best volvo can do they should rip the T5 badge from it!
[QUOTE=GregE102]The stats for the C30 T5 are a bit ****, they must be wrong 0 to 60 7.1 top end 140mph that cant be right my 854T5R has a smaller engine, is bigger car, less aero dynamic and ive still hit 150 on lots of ocassions still going up and i think the 0 to 60 on mine was 6.9 at press release, how can this be? I think if thats the best volvo can do they should rip the T5 badge from it![/QUOTE] If the C30 has the same T5 as the new C70, it's a 2.5 low pressure turbo which only puts out 220hp Edit - just read the review - it mentions 217hp.
I see thanks, every dat is a school day! Still a bit naff though! unless they are keeping all that potental for an R version, Bring it on!
I've been wondering recently what would happen if you stuck a 19T and a custom map on the 2.5l engine. ;)
[QUOTE=MartinK]I've been wondering recently what would happen if you stuck a 19T and a custom map on the 2.5l engine. ;)[/QUOTE] Hmmm quite abit i recon but rember japaness man say never take sleeping tablet and laxertive at same time
[QUOTE=GregE102]The stats for the C30 T5 are a bit ****, they must be wrong 0 to 60 7.1 top end 140mph that cant be right my 854T5R has a smaller engine, is bigger car, less aero dynamic and ive still hit 150 on lots of ocassions still going up and i think the 0 to 60 on mine was 6.9 at press release, how can this be? I think if thats the best volvo can do they should rip the T5 badge from it![/QUOTE] The car will be quicker than that but the official figures are being a bit understated, it helps the insurance quotes after all. Whether an R will appear or not is a bit of an unknown, hopefully but I wouldnt hold my breath. It does look stunning though with the body kit on.