[focaljet-1]

From autoweek.com

 

[HotRodKougar]

Swedish Pimp Cars ROOL

 

[SyNRG]

i hope they make a S40R!!

 

[biker16]

That bastard weighs 3100 pounds...

3100 pounds.

 

[biker16]

The all-new Volvo S40: A broad powertrain programme with seven engine options

 

[blueovalbaboon]

THE C1 is THAT BLOATED?!?!?!

I'm keeping my cw170. How the hell di dthey manage to tack on THAT MUCH WEIGHT???

 

[FocusOnPunk]

might have something to do with volvo though, not C1

 

[focaljet-1]

Considering Volvo's focus on safety it doesn't surprise me.

 

[blueovalbaboon]

i know that volvo uses high density steel in a couple places...not sure if other C1 cars do as well, but this might be another source of weight.

But yah, i have no doubt tha the other c1 cars are a bit lighter, but how much weight differential can there be???

Heavier engine than the duratec, bout a hundred pounds

Extra crash structures: 100-200 pounds

I can't really think of anything else to account for. I mean, even v8 ford boys make fun of the cobra's weight, but this is ludicrous compared to that.

 

[P-51]

That bastard weighs 3100 pounds...

Yeah, but don't forget the EVO and WRX weigh 3200+, so it's not a big deal. The whole frame of reference of a "sport compact car" is changing.

I remember when I had my Mustang Coupe that weighed 3150, and all the sport compact guys used to criticize it for being a big heavy pig.

i know that volvo uses high density steel in a couple places...

There's no such thing as high density steel. You're thinking high *strength* steel. It's the same density as regular steel.

Most of the weight probably comes from Volvo's luxury features. Power seats, etc...

 

[biker16]

the goal Of SHSS and other higher strength grades of steel is to save weight.