Yamaha V8 engine

Volvo V8

Volvo began offering a 4.4 L V8 engine in its large P2 platform automobiles in 2005. It was initially offered in the Volvo XC90 SUV. It is available on the Volvo S80 and mated to a six speed Aisin Seiki transmission of Japan also with a Swedish Haldex all wheel drive system AWD. The 4.4 L, V8 Volvo engine is built by Yamaha in Japan under Volvo design and specifications. The engine is unique in Ford's wide range of V8 engines in that it is designed for transverse use and has a V6-like 60° bank angle. Officials of all three companies involved insist that the Volvo V8 is not related to the SHO engine.

pecification

As a Volvo V8, this new engine uses the similar Volvo engine naming system. The engine is internally called the Volvo B8444S. B being for Bensin (petrol), 4.4 for the total displacement of the engine and the last 4 for the number of valves per cylinder. This engine also uses original Volvo parts.

The engine is a 4.4 L aluminum DOHC V8 which produces 311 hp (232 kW) and 325 ft·lb (441 N·m). Officials of all three companies involved insist that the Volvo V8 is not related to the SHO engine.

The new V8 engine sourced and co-developed with Yamaha has a narrow angle cylinder placement. Instead of the usual 90 degree cylinder banks, this new Volvo V8 engine has a 60 degree cylinder bank. The engine is forged from aluminum reducing its weight.