Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (Ozvol)

BTW, the 2.0T is in reference to the 4 cylinder 16V engine, not the 5 cylinder 20V version.

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (Ozvol)

Quote, originally posted by Ozvol »

From what I can gather, the 2.5T is the pick of the range, torque anywhere you want it, next to no lag, excellent performance and similar fuel consumption to the 2.4T.

It is THE best engine that Volvo offers right now...faster, quieter and same gas mileage!

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Does the FWD version feel noticeably faster than the AWD car?

Not really.

Yannis

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (GrecianVolvo)

Is there much of a difference between the 2.4T & 2.5T - I haven't driven the 2.5T yet, but I've tried a few 2.4T cars (S60AWD & V70XC)?

It seems like a great engine, especially in non XC90 applications where it doesn't need to push so much weight.

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (Ozvol)

My fav engine is the B5234T3 which is a 2.3L HPT found in my car. 250horses(240 for the autobox) and it uses the same ECU as the 850R.

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (Ozvol)

Quote, originally posted by Ozvol »

Is there much of a difference between the 2.4T & 2.5T - I haven't driven the 2.5T yet, but I've tried a few 2.4T cars (S60AWD & V70XC)? It seems like a great engine, especially in non XC90 applications where it doesn't need to push so much weight.

Yes, you can tell that there is significant difference especially right off the line. It is also quieter adn pulls much stronger in 2nd and 3rd gears...I love that engine and, mind you, this comes from someone who swears by the T5 engine!

Yannis

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (Ozvol)

http://********************/smile/emthup.gif 2.5T ofcaorse in most ways

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (Ozvol)

Quote, originally posted by Ozvol »

D5 is supposed to be great and it's Volvo's first car attempt at a diesel engine.

I agree, the D5 is a great diesel engine. Those 340nm from 1700rpm are soooo sweet. Not to mention the milage. Acceleration you say? Well ok, the diesel power plant is not the racers first choice. http://********************/smile/emthup.gif

/magnus

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (MagBlixt)

is it just me or does a lot of mag notice the new 300 hp 2.5T runs out of steam at the top of it's rpm range?

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (steve s)

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is it just me or does a lot of mag notice the new 300 hp 2.5T runs out of steam at the top of it's rpm range?

Hmmm...I had fun, both with an auto and a 6-speed, all the way up to 125....both cars felt like they had plenty more pleasure to give!

Yannis

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (GrecianVolvo)

I'm voting the T-6 because it was the nicest Vo motor that I've spent a little time with. Not sure if it is the most reliable, it isn't 300HP like the new R but it worked very very well. It seemed better than the standard 2.3L T 5-cyl. motor IMO. The S80 T-6 is dreamy.
Maybe if I drive the new R someday I'll change my mind!

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (Spearzy)

nope...t6 is an inline6, not v6...and yes, twin turbo is nice

...and surprisingly quiet

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (steve s)

Quote, originally posted by steve s »

is it just me or does a lot of mag notice the new 300 hp 2.5T runs out of steam at the top of it's rpm range?

Yes it does, not really out of steam but it feels like it is limited one way or the other.
There's so much happening at lower revs that the high revs are disappointing, more an LPT like character.

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (MagBlixt)

Yup D5 for me...

I have only 500 miles on now, but it just gets better every day/hour/minute the more I open her up.

I want to record the sound from within the cabin - it has a wonderful growl - I'll see if I can record it and post it here so everyone can hear.

As for the torque - bags of it from 1700rpm - and more than a T5.

I just luv it..

http://********************/smile/emthup.gif

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (steve s)

Quote, originally posted by steve s »

is it just me or does a lot of mag notice the new 300 hp 2.5T runs out of steam at the top of it's rpm range?

Check out the specs on the engine--as a turbo it is designed to be operated in the maximum torque range. It has next to no torque/power below 1900 rpm and develops its maximum power at a relatively low rpm. So keep it at at least 2000 rpm and don't waste your time or the engine's internals revving it above 5,500 rpm because you won't be gaining any torque or power. So compared to many other (especially non-turbo) engines, it has a narrow operating range and less benefit from winding the revs way up. But it has maximum and consistent torque from way lower rpms through the whole normal operating range, which lots of other cars would dearly benefit from.

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (Marc R Collins)

I'm a 2.5T owner so it's very exciting that it's at the top of this poll, but it just occured to me that this poll is really a popularity contest. In other words, more people here probably own the 2.5T than the R. If there were equal numbers of owners or if this poll was done in a more objective fashion the "R" may be the winner. I'm not putting this poll down, not at all...it's just an observation and thought it would be worth others keeping this in mind too as they read the results.....Still very good information in this thread and interesting results from the polling.

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (MadeInJapan)

Quote, originally posted by MadeInJapan »

I'm a 2.5T owner so it's very exciting that it's at the top of this poll, but it just occured to me that this poll is really a popularity contest.

Actually, I think quite the opposite might be true. The 2.5T is Volvo's newest offering, but there is a very large amount of 2.4T's, T5's, and other venerable model engines running around. Remember the T5 has a history that dates back to 1993 in the 850 Turbo. This question resorts to asking people what they think is the best Volvo engine.

I personally like the T6 & T5 applications in the S80 and S60 respectively. If I were buying a new Volvo today, those would be my picks, but I still think that the 2.5T is the best all-around engine that Volvo makes. Its output characteristics, economy, power, silence, and response all contribute to that.

-Drew

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (Ozvol)

all those engines are OK, but the best volvo engine is the V6 in the Volvo 960/S90.....when it is twin-turboed + supercharged! Why did volvo stray from RWD?

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (Spetsnaz Op)

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all those engines are OK, but the best volvo engine is the V6 in the Volvo 960/S90.....when it is twin-turboed + supercharged! Why did volvo stray from RWD?

RWD did not sell well for Volvo and it was the smartest thing they did. Otherwise, they would be dead by now.

BTW, "Spetsnaz"? As in the Special Ops unit from the U.S.S.R?

Yannis

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (Spetsnaz Op)

Quote, originally posted by Spetsnaz Op »

all those engines are OK, but the best volvo engine is the V6 in the Volvo 960/S90.....when it is twin-turboed + supercharged! Why did volvo stray from RWD?

You mean Inline-6, not V6.

Actually, I love the I6 in my 960, plus the fact that it is RWD makes it even sweeter. The problem is Volvo never made a factor twin-turbo or supercharged application of the I6 + RWD layout.

-Drew

 

RWD did them pretty well in the 240 and 740, I'd say. I would imagine it was the cost factor more than anything that made them switch, back when everyone else was doing it too.

Now that people are realizing how much better RWD is many ways, and flocking to BMWs and Benzes, RWD is becoming popular again. Chrysler is switching back to it. I wonder if Volvo will follow suit?

 

I think Volvo should follow suit in switching back to RWD. It's what completes the package of true sport sedans.

 

Re: (chiggahasavolvo)

You know, the funny thing is, the FWD Volvos are probably better to drive than the RWD Volvos, generally speaking

 

Back to the topic, I now have just over 1000kms on my new 2.5TAWD V70 MT. My comparison is with my ph.1 T4 s40.

No discernible turbo lag with the 2.5. Great noise. Very smooth. In gear acceleration on autoroute good (100-180), but dramatically slower than T4 (to be expected - engines of similar output in vehicles with about 400kgs difference in weight). Torque seems acceptable, but clearly comes in higher than the T4. Gearbox has freed up noticeably.

Nothing new software won't fix.

 

Re: Best Current Volvo Engine? (Johann)

Quote, originally posted by Johann »

... more an LPT like character.

and that with 1bar of boost....now imagine what aftermarket can do with the car

 

I just thought I'd say that the WORST engine Volvo put out was in the Volvo/Renault V6 used un the '83 760. Talk about unreliable. We had this engine rebuilt twice due to camshaft failures, and I gather this was not uncommon with this engine.