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Volvo S80 D3 aut.
Ace Jubilee Aristocrat

Ace
Performance
Weight

The Volvo S80 D3 aut. with a Ace Jubilee Aristocrat with an actual weight of 1454 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Volvo is in general good. But the weight of the Ace with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
220
290

Mountains
Risk of snaking
267
137

Weight ratio: 80% (89% of kerbweight) 1454 kg 1827 kg

Payloads

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Volvo

Volvo S80 D3 aut.
Ace Jubilee Aristocrat

Ace

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Volvo is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 80%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 89%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 137 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is good.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Volvo S80 D3 aut.
2010-2013

Power
163 PS (120 kW)
Torque
400 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Ace Jubilee Aristocrat

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

John McLannahan reviewed a Volvo S80 D3 aut.:

"This D3 S80 tows the caravan better than the D5 S80 I had before. The torque for the 2 engines is the same - and when towing, the D3 chassis is much more composed, economy also was up from 27 with the D5 to 33 with the D3. "

See more Volvo S80 reviews.

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