Volvo 2001 S40/V40 OnLine Brochure

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Taut and physically responsive, the S40 keeps promises. Nimble and crisp, it moves with 160 hp. twin-scroll turbo quickness. S40's four-speed automatic transmission with sport, economy and winter modes, translates into effortless urban mobility.

Variable assist rack-and-pinion steering and MacPherson strut front suspension give you excellent road feel. Exciting, intelligent and definitely not a "point and drive" car... the Volvo S40. This is why you learned to drive.

What would you like to carry? The mountain bike you see here? A snowboard? Your new desktop and peripherals? Chances are they'll fit. Securely. A net and belt keep cargo In place. If you have valuables you don't want the world to see, V40's retractable cover shields luggage, photo gear and other vulnerable items.

And if you have more to load than the cargo area allows, don't break a sweat. Simply fold down the rear seats - the front passenger seat, too - and create a virtual cavern. Problem solved.

Got more gear? An optional roof rack system gives you even more capacity. Who says you can't take it with you?

What all this means is that not only can you fit a lot into a V40, a V40 can fit you.

Even the front seat folds down when the mission calls for space. V40 gives you ultimate flexibility.

Volvo audio systems aren't just car audio systems. Like a mobile concert hall. Spatial relationships, sound waves, acoustic insulation, all those techy things that matter, matter here. Bottom line, both the standard and optional systems are designed exclusively for the S40 and V40 with a sweet sound that automatically adjusts for any noise you let in from windows or sunroof. What could be better?

Listen, there are six speakers in the S40, and seven in the V40, all strategically positioned for maximum acoustic impact. A whole series of well selected options can make even the most demanding audiophile feel right at home. The V40 Premium Sound System adds an active base speaker with integrated amplifier.

AT VOLVO, SAFETY IS A FACT OF LIFE.

 Look in the dictionary under "Safety." There should be a picture of a Volvo. The S40 and V40 are all about safety, which means everything - engine, steering, brakes, suspension, even details like a rear fog lamp and optional headlamp washers and wipers that improve vision - works together to give a driver the tools to avoid an accident. But if an accident is unavoidable, Volvo has a Plan B: the body is designed to help protect occupants as much as possible. Here are some of the steps Volvo takes for that:

High Strength Steel passenger safety cage. Energy-absorbing structure. Structural beams that direct energy away from the passenger cage. Transverse engine position helps distribute crash energy. Collapsible steering column. Supplemental Restraint System (air bags) for driver and front passenger. Three-point safety belts with pre-tensioners on the front seats. Anti-submarining seat design to prevent sliding under the safety belt.

WHIPS, Volvo's Whiplash Protection Seating System. Head-restraints on all five seats. Eye-level LED, rear centered brake lamp. Protected, strategically positioned fuel tank.

Volvo's patented Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) with structural support and Side Impact Air Bags (SIPSBAG II ^TM). Energy-absorbing door materials.

Secure loads: Load-securing system in trunk and cargo area reduce chances of dislodged cargo. Safety belts and head restraints. Child safety: Available rear seat with two integrated child booster cushions.

You already know the S40 and V40 are designed for safety and to be comfortable. Here's why they're fun. The turbocharged engine provides the power that makes freeway on-ramps, uphill climbs and passing situations bygone concerns. The 4-speed automatic transmission offers three modes: sport, economy and winter. Front-Wheel-Drive and a sophisticated suspension provide that distinctive European adhesive road feel without sacrificing smoothness. Variable-assist power steering is quick and precise. And when you decide to stop, the Anti-Lock Brakes with four-wheel discs do that very nicely.

Volvo is one of the most environmentally responsible cars in the world. This has come about because more than 25 years ago, Volvo made the responsible choice - to adopt a holistic approach to the environment and find ways to reduce the environmental impact of the vehicles we make.

This outlook is exemplified in our commitment to automotive excellence, and is one of our core values - Safety, Quality and Environmental Care.

We are convinced that it is possible to be environmentally responsible and produce better cars at the same time.

Volvo drivers apparently think so, too. Their support of our efforts continues to be reflected in the steady increase in Volvo sales worldwide.

In the United States, environmental concerns affect many areas of daily life, and much legislation has been passed to help assure that environmentally harmful substances affecting air, water, soil and living things are reduced to low levels. Volvo not only supports these efforts, but has often shown others how a systematic, long-term effort can pay handsome environmental dividends.

Today, Volvo is seen as one of the industrial leaders in environmental care. Over the past two-and-a-half decades, we have continually examined every aspect of design, development, use and recycling of a car. In hundreds of practical applications, we have reduced or eliminated the use of harmful substances in every phase of the manufacturing process and have placed similar requirements on our suppliers.

With Tomorrow in Mind. The ECRIS (Environmental Car Recycling in Scandinavia) research project concluded in May 1998 after four years of work. Based on the experience gathered from the project, Volvo is now making recycling an integral part of the product development process. The Volvo Cars' strategy for recycling-friendly design is based on four main elements. These are, in order of priority: to avoid the use of hazardous materials and substances; to facilitate the drainage and dismantling of environmentally hazardous materials; to minimize the resources used in production; and to design components so as to facilitate material recycling.

A Holistic Approach.
In our product development, we use a highly sophisticated system, EPS (Environmental Priority Strategies) in product design which has been primarily developed by Volvo, the Swedish Environmental Research Institute and Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden. This is a computerized life-cycle assessment tool that shows how a certain component affects the environment throughout its entire life cycle, from raw materials extraction through manufacture and use, to waste disposal.

95% Purification. In Volvo cars, an effective catalytic converter eliminates up to 95% of the carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides in the engine exhaust emissions, compared with uncontrolled levels. Official tests conducted in accordance with U.S. and Canadian Governmental Requirements have shown that the emissions are practically as clean after 50,000 miles (80,000 km) as they are when the car is new - quality and environmental care go hand-in-hand.

Restrictions on Hazardous Chemicals.
We have drawn up a black list of chemical compounds that have been eliminated from production and a grey list of compounds which are to be avoided and which, in many cases, are already being phased out. These lists, which include such substances as CFCs and asbestos, apply both at Volvo and among our suppliers. We have also achieved a drastic reduction in the use of PVC. We use waterborne paints, in order to minimize the emissions of solvents.

Made for Recycling.
All new Volvo models contain certain recycled materials. To facilitate recycling, all plastic compounds that weigh more than 1.76 oz. (50 g) are labeled according to international standards.

Environment at Volvo Cars of North America, Inc.
Volvo Cars of North America's environmental activities include issues such as environmental training for staff at the company and at Volvo Retailers, issuing a world-first Environmental Product Declaration for the Volvo S80
 

Volvo is committed to rewarding your choice of vehicle with a superior ownership experience.

2001 Volvo New Car Warranty provides comprehensive coverage for 4 years/50,000 miles, 80,000 km. Additional warranties provide coverage for corrosion protection, seat belts, air bags, supplemental restraint system, emission systems, spare parts replacement and Genuine Volvo Accessories. A 12 month/12,000 mile, 20,000 km, adjustment period is included. Consult the 2000 Warranty Information booklet for details.

Volvo On Call provides emergency roadside assistance 24-hours-a-day anywhere in North America. 

Professional Volvo service is assured through the Volvo Service Support Network of authorized Volvo Retailers. Here, factory-trained technicians, skilled in the latest Volvo technology, using Genuine Volvo Parts, maintain your Volvo to the highest standards.

The Volvo Increased Protection Plan (VIP) offers the ultimate support program for total peace-of-mind. VIP provides extended service protection against unexpected mechanical difficulties well beyond the expiration of the vehicle’s standard warranty.

Volvo Finance North America (VFNA) makes leasing or financing a new Volvo a simple and convenient process. Working exclusively with authorized Volvo Retailers, VFNA strives to provide you with an unsurpassed level of service. For a third year in a row, VFNA is proud to receive the prestigious J.D. Power and Associates Award for consumer financing satisfication with initial lease customers. Our Volvo Value Leasing and Volvo Value Financing products offer a broad array of choices and the freedom to create the plan that best fits you lifestyle. Nobody knows more about leasing or financing Volvos than we do.
 

DRIVELINE
Front-wheel drive. Transverse engine. Five-speed manual gearbox. As an alternative, there is a five-speed*, electronically controlled automatic transmission with adaptive shifting pattern, winter mode and lock-up function which reduces fuel consumption when cruising.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery capacity 12 V, 62A (petrol engines)
Alternator 80 A and for 1,8i 100A.

STEERING
Power assisted rack and pinion steering gear with progressive servo.
Adjustable steering wheel  (vertically)
3:1 turns between end stops.
Turning circle 10,6 m.

BRAKES
Power-assisted non-locking disc brakes (ABS), ventilated discs at front. Electronic brake distribution between front and rear brakes (EBD). Diagonal split brake system.

CHASSIS
Front-wheel suspension with spring struts. Anti-dive and anti-lift function. Multi-link independent rear-wheel suspension. Anti-roll bars front and rear.
Options: Volvo’s anti-spin system (DSA). Automatic levelling. Lowered sports chassis with robust anti-roll bar and automatic levelling.

WEIGHT
Kerb weight: 1255
Max total weight: 1780 kg

FUEL TANK
60 litres