New Four-Cylinder Engine Coming To Most Volvos In 2013

Will the cars be lighter?

Interesting..didn't realize the 30/40 series didn't have 4 cyl versions.

Edit: apparently, outside the US they have been available w/ 4cyls.

Volvo is another company I put in the bucket with Mazda. I wonder if it will be here in 10 years. They have their die hard, but do not seem to be winning much market gains.

History marker to come for the books I predict.

Unlike Saab, which is wholly unloved, Volvo has some buyers at least. Now, whether it will make it to 2020 or 2022, that is an open question.

The Volvo T5 is an interesting beastie, but comes up looking weak and thirsty compared to more modern turbo 4s.

The Volvo T5 is an interesting beastie, but comes up looking weak and thirsty compared to more modern turbo 4s.

Very true, They need a shake up in their product line and motors as they have models with engines that make me go WTF.

I'm now a Volvo guy, having just bought an 850 Turbo and having immersed myself in the Volvo community. The current whiteblock 5 and 6 cylinders, and the old redblock fours that powered the stereotypical Volvos of the 70s and 80s are extremely durable and reliable, capable of lasting 300,000 miles and beyond. As mentioned above, fuel economy was never one of their strong suits.

I don't believe the whiteblocks need to be outright retired, but Volvo hasn't made them very competitive in the horsepower wars of the past decade. 300 horses and 30 combined mpg is commonplace in cars that cost a lot less. No reason those numbers can't come from a stock T-5 or NA 6, but they don't, and maybe the development of this new four was the reason. if it's a long-lasting torque monster to boot, calling it a career for the whiteblock might not be a bad idea.

The Volvospeeders and 240 snobs over on TurboBricks will certainly love this "greenblock" if it's easily swappable to their older Volvos.