Which is better the Volvo S40 or the S2?
Whereas the old S40 was a car that never eked its own niche, the MK2 S40 looks a whole lot better equipped. The key lesson was not to separate the S40 so far from the rest of the Volvo line up. The old S40 seemed something rather un-Volvo when the next model up was hugely bigger and more expensive.
When did the Volvo S40 Turbo come out?
The S40 hit the streets in 1995 and sold well. The range was revised and face lifted in 2004 then subtle refreshed in 2007. The Turbo engines are a dream to work on and offer lots of reward when tuned. We see people wasting money on their S40 doing the wrong mods and then having to start over. Follow our pointers to avoid ruining your car
What are Stage 3 mods for Volvo S40?
Typical stage 3 mods often include: Competition cam, Sports gearbox, Internal engine upgrades (pistons/head/valves), Engine balancing, Adding or upgrading forced induction (turbo/supercharger). Peak power is good on competition cars but for a drivable and fun car you need a long power band and perhaps extending the rev range.
When did the Volvo S40 flexifuel model come out?
Flexifuel models were also introduced, capable of running on normal unleaded or renewable E85 Bioethanol. The R-Design Sport and R-Design SE Sport models were introduced towards the end of 2007 with more extrovert body-styling kits and sporty interior trim upgrades. They gave the S40 a useful dose of extra attitude.
When did the first Volvo S40 come out?
This was the first car to make small Volvos respectable and paved the way for Volvo to reach into a new market niche with the second generation S40, launched in 2004. But what about the MK1 S40? Well, despite Volvo’s perseverance, that car never really stood up to intense scrutiny.
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What’s the cost of a new alternator on a Volvo S40?
A new alternator will be £165, but a new starter motor is a fairly reasonable £110. The undemanding lower powered models are the ones to go for. If you must have something like a T5, then don’t expect a BMW 3 Series driving experience.