Volvo – Automotivesblog – The Latest Automotive News https://automotivesblog.com Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:49:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://automotivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Volvo – Automotivesblog – The Latest Automotive News https://automotivesblog.com 32 32 A Glimpse of 10 Best Cars One Can Go For https://automotivesblog.com/a-glimpse-of-10-best-cars-one-can-go-for/ https://automotivesblog.com/a-glimpse-of-10-best-cars-one-can-go-for/#respond Sat, 23 Oct 2021 17:25:43 +0000 https://automotivesblog.com/?p=4203 More]]> The automotive world is a lot bigger than we can even imagine. From Classic to Stylish, Sporty to Royal, it has almost every option one can opt for. Body-wise they vary in types such as we have SEDAN – a four doors vehicle with a typical trunk like Honda Civic, another is COUPE – a two doors car also has a trunk-like Audi A5, WAGON – another car with a trunk just like sedans only differ in the roofline, extended well like Audi A4 Allroad, HATCHBACK, CONVERTIBLE, PICKUPS, and the list goes on with little variations.

But apart from the size, style, or design, everyone has his own choice. Let’s take a glimpse of the most wanted cars over the years.

Bugatti Chiron

Bugatti Chiron
Source: Bugatti Chiron

Bugatti Chiron, without any dubious thought, is known to be the world’s fastest car. The main feature for its fame is its massive engine with 16-cylinder responsible for pushing Bugatti to 300 mph and beyond. It was, later in 2019, proved by a test drive by Andy Wallace, who accomplished this trial task at the speed of 490.48 km/h (304.77 mph). Where the TÜV noticed speed, Germany’s Technical Inspection Association established a record in the history of vehicle production by breaking the 300 mph barrier. The design and the amenities of two doors car are other attributes to its fame like quad LED headlights.

Audi RS6 Avant

Audi RS6 Avant

Audi RS6 Avant belongs to a Wagon class of vehicles with a roaring 591-engine. The most remarkable feature of this launch is its speed, besides its smooth drive. Much similar to RS7 in a term of broader fenders. Mercedes-AMG E63S wagon-style was so popular among the wagons’ lovers, but after the advent of RS6 Avant, it became a lot more challenging for people to opt for between these beasts.  A total of just 25 Audi RS6 Avant exist.

Ford GT

Ford GT

An awesome opportunity for a sports car lover to roll out on the roads of the local state legally. A body is entirely naked, made of carbon fiber. Not yet confirmed, but the tentative price Ford estimated for this new breed is $500,000. Though, it would rise with add-ons. Ford GT, a two-door car, will be featured in:

  • Solid White color
  • Lightning Blue Streaks
  • Blue painted calipers

Lexus LC

Lexus LC

This two-door, sports car a member of Grand tourer, Lexus LC, is from a division of Toyota‘s Luxury vehicles. Front hourglass grille, pointed headlights, wide rear fenders, and convertible roof made of either glass or carbon fiber; these all together are set to give a perfect look of a sports luxury car. The competition now is which one to go for between coupe or convertible.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Mercedes Benz S Class

Mercedes is sustaining its name and fame game, that’s one of the reasons it’s well known over the centuries. The inner look took transformation more seriously than does the outlook. Instrument panels comprise the two large screens, and cabins are mostly hidden with leather and wood frills, high-quality alloy wheels maintaining its royal look along with its keyless locking system.

The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan didn’t dishearten its fans and keep its reputation well in the market. The new breed is more of a sport style than its predecessors.

Porsche 911

Porsche 911

Another top-listed and all-time favorite two-door classic car, Porsche 911. Back in the ’60s, having a Porsche 911 gave people a sense of luxury. Porsche continuously went through several transformations, and from some intervals, they constantly popped up with little variations. Still, it’s one of the most favorable cars because of its recent variant Porsche 911 Carrera S, adding a twist of modern luxury with some classic theme. The first Porsche 911 was introduced with a 2.0 engine with just 130 bhp, which production was ceased in the late ’80s. But they could not completely vanish its name from the Porsche production line; it’s still considered one of the best classic cars.

Volvo V60

Volvo V60

Volvo V60 depicts an image of a luxury wagon. Volvo has evolved a lot with time, especially in the last ten years. And now it’s considered to be one of the luxury wagons. The most appealing thing is the wagon look of Volvo didn’t impact its premium image. Space-wise, it’s a good choice for a large family, providing them a sense of luxury and this benefit. The space and design are not the facts it’s being loved, but the science behind this version also contributes to its popularity. Such as a new Volvo V60 comes with safety precautions Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), and so many other amenities. That’s why this breed is very rare and only be seen on the roads of the USA.

Lamborghini Aventador

Lamborghini Aventador

The Lamborghini Aventador is a two-door, two-seater car with 12 cylinders. It’s another all-time favorite ride of car lovers, especially for those who love premium cars with sporty features; all in one is Aventador. Aventador is famous for its following features:

  • Anti-lock brakes – Automatic detection of stopped rotating tires allows the driver to turn while braking.
  • Control – Automatic detection of the speed limit when it’s out of control of the driver.
  • Airbags – Front, side, and knees airbags were designed to prevent passengers and drivers from any major injury in case of an accident.
  • Security System – A system is installed to detect an intruder and automatically disable the engine to prevent theft.

Rolls-Royce Phantom

Rolls Royce Phantom

Phantom is one of the best-selling articles of Rolls-Royce. A name depicts a sense of legacy, luxury, and class all under one roof. Or further, we can define this ride as a private jet because of its offerings and no doubt cost. The features are not less than any private jet, spacious and comfortable, rotary controller a high-tech system that empowers its rider in planning a journey with a simple finger touch. No doubt, it is my all-time favorite car.

Jaguar E-Type

Jaguar E Type

An evergreen, another two-door car, falls in the category of Classic division. Known in every era for its beautiful classic body and engine. Another all-time favorite car, the Jaguar E-type, is still on the top of the list of the classic car. Back in time, the most popular and running car among the British. Till the mid-70s, production of E-type remained at its highest. The interior had gone too many changes, but the outside look has been constant for centuries; this is one reason for its demand and popularity. Not just this, the E-type is also entitled “the most beautiful car ever made” by Enzo Ferrari.

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Volvo D13 and D16 Engines https://automotivesblog.com/volvo-d13-and-d16-engines/ https://automotivesblog.com/volvo-d13-and-d16-engines/#respond Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:40:33 +0000 https://automotivesblog.com/?p=3969 More]]> The brand Volvo Trucks is one of the most well-known and biggest performing truck manufacturers around the globe. Alone, the Swedish manufacturer was able to sell over 200,000 trucks last year. Among the truck brands falling under its umbrella are Mack, Renault Trucks, Dongfeng, and Eicher Motors.

Clearly, the company’s continued success is also due to its excellent truck engines. Because many Volvo trucks are used, there is a good supply of second-hand Volvo truck engines.

D13

Volvo D13 Engine Best Volvo Truck Engine
Volvo D13 Engine

The D13 is one of the most sophisticated truck engines which Volvo offers, serving as one of the best engines in the industry. The six-cylinder inline-six engine of almost 13 liters can be had in many different power outputs. The offered power ratings include 375, 405, 425, 435, 455, and 500. As for peak torque, this goes as 1450, 1450, 1550, 1650, 1750, and 1850 lb-ft.respectively.

The vast range of power availability enables the trucks to be powered by the engine exactly what they need to achieve the required power.

Together with an extended list of power ranges, a significant benefit of the D13 engine is the fuel economy, which is considered to be among the world’s best. The fuel efficiency was boosted by 6.5% with the new engine by Volvo Turbo Compounding.

Engines usually consume fuel to produce energy but the utilization is not ideal. Heat absorbs a large part of the energy. The Turbo Compound with the D13 engine captures a portion of this lost heat and puts it back into the system as mechanical energy. Such an upgrade results in not only enhanced fuel economy, but an additional 50 horsepower, and the extra torque.

An improvement was made in the D13 exhaust after-treatment system as well. The whole system was packaged to be a smaller unit; thereby, the weight was reduced by 17 pounds, and the emissions performance was improved.

The engine of the Volvo is indeed no less reliable and robust as other engines, given the popularity of the Volvo Trucks, the market is over flooded with used Volvo D13 engines for sale. Thus, the abundance of engines enables Volvo-based fleets to keep on rolling.

D16

Volvo D16 Engine
Volvo D16 Engine

Sure, the Volvo Truck brand would not be as prosperous as it is if it weren’t for other truck engine options. Another choice, however, a little less sophisticated than D13, is D16.

Similar to the D13, it is an inline-six, but it raises the cubic capacity to a little more than 16-liters. The engine had four power ratings: 500, 500 (with more torque), 550, and 600. The counterpart torques were 1850, 2050, 1850, and 2050 lb-ft.

On the other hand, D16 does not include the D13’s turbo compounding and one box exhaust after-treatment, therefore it is not as fuel-efficient and low emissions. Nonetheless, D16 has an eco-torque feature just like the D13. This permits the truck to operate on a lower torque curve in order to save fuel in the higher gears. Whenever more torque is needed, the engine can adopt the steeper curve.

Though the D16 model is not fuel efficient, it is an excellent power delivery machine. The most powerful D16 engine has 100 hp and 200 lb-ft more. force than the highest D13 engine. Therefore, for the power-hungry drives, D16-equipped Volvos are more than enough.

Similar to the D13, there is a vast number of used Volvo D16 engines available for sale, enabling Volvo trucks to continue to run.

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