
Volvo tuner HEICO SPORTIV has unveiled the new tuning program for the new 2010 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe Facelift. The reprogramming of the original engine control unit generates a maximum power of 92 kW/125 bhp (for the 80 kW/109 bhp model) and maximum torque of 280 Nm (240 Nm). As a result, the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe does zero to 100 km/h in just 9.2 seconds, beating its series-produced counterpart by 2.1 seconds! A maximum speed of 200 km/h is also attainable,...

The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is powered by a 1.6 liter diesel engine that emits 99 g/km of CO2 and has a fuel economy of 74.3mpg on the combined cycle. This means the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is able to run for 857 miles on a single tank of fuel. The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe with Start/Stop falls below the 100 g/km carbon dioxide threshold and into VED Band A. The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is also capable of up to 74.3 mpg on the combined cycle and can cover up to...

The new Volvo C30, S40 and V50 1.6D DRIVe R-DESIGN all boast CO2-emissions of just 119 g/km. The fuel consumption has also been improved and now offers up to 62.8 mpg on the combined cycle across all three models. These changes enable the cars to keep the full R-DESIGN bodykit with front and rear spoilers, lower door trim and side skirts as well as roof and lip spoilers and 17-inch five spoke alloy wheels. The interior also carries all the familiar...

At the Geneva motor show, Volvo Cars is presenting no less than seven fuel-efficient DRIVe models. All with best-in-class CO2 emission levels. The extremely low figures for the C30, S40 and V50 have been achieved thanks to an advanced Start/Stop system. * Volvo C30, 3.9 l/100km, 104g CO2/km * Volvo S40, 4.0 l/100km, 107g, CO2/km * Volvo V50, 4.0 l/100km, 107g, CO2/km * Volvo V70, 4.9 l/100km, 129g, CO2/km * Volvo S80, 4.9 l/100km, 129g CO2/km * Volvo...