Bangkok--1 Dec--Ogilvy Public Relations
Bringing the world champion racing car from Sweden to Thailand, Volvo showcased the “S60 Polestar STCC”, the actual racing car that recently won Swedish Touring Car Competition for the second consecutive year, at Motor Expo 2014. Joining the world’s champion racing car are a full line-up of Volvo luxury cars with high performance and low fuel consumption engines with a full package of world’s leading safety innovation and impressive drivability. Not-to-be-missed promotions offered are designed to satisfy customers.
Mrs. Chantana Vatanaromya, President of Volvo Car (Thailand) Ltd., said, “Thai consumers will have another once-in-a-lifetime moment as they will witness closely the racing car that has just claimed its championship at the Swedish Touring Car Competition for the 2nd year. The Volvo S60 Pole Star STCC car is just one proof of Volvo’s outstanding performance. At the Motor Expo 2014, visitors will have a great opportunity to explore other Volvo’s proofs of performance, including the Drive-E Powertrains, the 4-cylinder engine that is as powerful as 6-cylinder engine but consumes less fuel and emits less carbon dioxide, and many world’s first technologies that allow Volvo drivers to enjoy the superior performance of their vehicles.”
Volvo S60 Polestar STCC – the world’s powerful champion
Volvo S60 Polestar STCC in Volvo Polestar Racing Team’s signature bright blue color is the fruit of cooperation between Volvo and Polestar, the automotive technology specialist. Both companies have been working closely together to make a car that is fast and accurate in the STCC race track. Volvo Polestar STCC is powered by 6-cylinder 3,500 cc engine that produces 420 HP. The 6-speed sequential with paddles on the steering wheel also allows the vehicle to be controlled effectively. The vehicle is one of the main factors enabling Ted Bjork, Volvo Polestar Racing team to wind up the recent STCC with the championship title. This year, Volvo Polestar Racing Team won both team and racer championship title, leaving Volvo in a stronger position to begin the next year racing season.
From the race track to road cars
From over 10 years of experience in the race track, Volvo and Polestar have been working together in bringing experience on the race track to road cars through the Volvo Drive-E Powertrains and Polestar Performance Optimisation. Polestar has also been playing a vital role in the development of the new Volvo Drive-E Powertrains that produces high power but low fuel consumption and emission. The Polestar Performance Optimisation, meanwhile, has enabled Volvo cars to enjoy additional power and torque. Since launched in 2009, more than 60,000 cars in over 60 countries worldwide have been optimized.
Drive-E Powertrains: Engine the Future
Drive-E Powertrains are the latest engine innovations in which Polestar’s experience and racing expertise have been integrated into Volvo’s engine and will be installed in future Volvo cars.
“Based on “Designed Around You” concept in which people are the center of everything we do, Volvo has been offering the cars and technologies that are relevant to people’s need. We know that in addition to safety that people expect from Volvo, performance is another area people believe in us. We therefore work with Polestar in integrating racing experience and expertise into Volvo’s Drive-E Powertrains, which is a smaller, lighter and consumes less fuel compared to other engines of the same size but delivers higher power and emits less carbon dioxide. This is the real engine for the future that brings greater benefits to our customers and to the world,” said Chantana.
Drive-E Powertrains include both benzene and diesel. The benzene turbo T5 engine comes with 8-speed automatic transmission and delivers as much as 220 horse power and high torque of 350 Nm in the 1,500-4,000 rpm range. It consumes 10-30% less engine. The diesel D4 commonrail engine with twin turbocharger is equipped with the world’s first i-ART technology which integrates a sensor on each injector, allowing for precise fuel injection for greater responsiveness and fuel efficiency. The diesel commonrail D4 engine produces as high as 181 hp at 4,250 rpm, 400Nm torque in the 1,740-2,500 rpm range. The 8-speed automatic transmission also allows for smooth operations and gear change and great responsiveness for impressive drivability.
World’s best technologies found in Volvo
Also featured at the Motor Expo 2014 are many world’s first and impressive safety technologies and driver’s comfort that are integrated in Volvo cars. Among those technologies are City Safety, Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake, Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake, Cross Traffic Alert that warns driver when another car approaching at the back, Park Assist Pilot and many more.
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Highlights
In addition to Volvo S60 Polestar STCC, other highlights at Volvo booth are three models with sporty styling kits as follows:
S60 T4F R-Design Styling Kit available only at Bt2,325,000
The sporty compact luxury sedan comes with 1.6Lt benzene turbo charger direct injection, delivering 180 Hp at 5,700 rpm range and torque of 240 Nm within 1,600-5,000 rpm range. Acceleration from 0-100 kmh takes only 9 seconds. Average fuel consumption is 14.7 km/lt (benzene engine) and 10.6 km/lt for E85 fuel.
The vehicle comes now with R-Design Styling Kit:
R-Design front bumper
R-Design rear diffuser
R-Design sport exhaust pipes
Silk metal door mirror covers
8x19” Ixion II aluminum wheels
V60 T4F R-Design Styling Kit available at Bt2,425,000
The sports wagon designed for people who would like some extra space and flexibility without the slightest compromise on sporty design and exciting driving properties. The 1.6 Lt engine is made from light-weight aluminium, producing 180Hp at 5,700rpm and delivers maximum torque of 240Nm from just 1,600 and all the way up to 5,000 revs a minute. It can accelerate from 0-100 km in only 9.2 seconds and maximum speed of 220 km/h. The average fuel consumption (city and highway driving combined) is 12.9 km per one litre of fuel or 10.2 k.m. per one litre of E85 fuel.
R-Design Styling Kit:
R-Design front bumper
R-Design rear diffuser
R-Design sport exhaust pipes
Silk metal door mirror covers
8x19” Ixion II aluminum wheels.
S80 T4 Sport Package, Bt 3,099,000
The luxury sedan is powered by 2.0Lt T4 benzene engine delivering 203 Hp at 6,000 rpm and the highest torque of 300 Nm at 1,750,-4,000 rpm. The 6-speed Powershift transmission system with Geartronic provides smooth operations and responsive gearshift, enhancing driving enjoyment. The average fuel consumption is 11.9km per one litre. Its stylish design is enhanced by the Sport Package, including:
Polestar Performance Optimisation
Dual exhaust with end pipes
Chrome strip on trunk lid
Trunk spoiler
Lower bumper spoiler
Bor “Alloy wheel 8x19”, Tech Black Glossy color.
Not-to-be-missed promotion
Volvo XC90 D5: comes with the best offer for the year – 0% interest for 5 years, Free first-class insurance for 5 years, Free maintenance for 5 years and Free warranty for 5 years
Volvo V40 T5 – low installment payment starting from Bt18,880
Volvo S80 T4 -- 0% interest for 5 years, Free maintenance for 5 years and Free warranty for 5 years, Free first-class insurance for 1 years,
Volvo S60 T4F and V60 T4F – 0.6% interest rate for 5 years
Optimised at special price
To celebrate Volvo’s championship at the Swedish Touring Car competition (STCC), Volvo allows its customers to optimize their vehicles with Polestar Performance Optimisation at only Bt39,900 from normal Bt53,000 – Bt57,400 price (depending on model). For more information, contact nationwide Volvo showrooms or call Volvo Care Center at 0 2305 4499.