Volvo is developing a new Flexfuel version of the C30 hatch in order to compete in the STCC (Swedish Touring Car Championship). The C30 E85 FIA SUPER 2000 will replace Volvo’s current racing car, the S60. "The decision to leave this year's racing car, a Volvo S60, was fairly simple. The Volvo C30 is a somewhat smaller and more agile car with excellent driving characteristics, even in the standard version," says Derek Crabb , head of Powertrain and Engine at Volvo and the man recently appointed to lead Volvo's Racing department. Development of the new racing car will be done jointly by Volvo Cars and Polestar Racing, who has been handling the Swedish carmaker’s STCC vehicles the past few years. According to initial specs, the C30 E85 FIA SUPER 2000 will be equipped with a 2.0-liter 5-cylinder unit that runs on bioethanol (E85) delivering around 280 Hp. -Continued after the jump
VOLVO C30 E85 FIA SUPER 2000 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Body:
A standard C30 body reinforced by a safety cage and side impact protection on the driver's side, developed in collaboration with Caran.
Aerodynamics:
Front splitter (the lower section of the bumper) and a rear spoiler wing developed by Polestar in Volvo's wind tunnel.
Engine:
A fully aluminium, transversely mounted, 5-cylinder, inline, four-valve, 1999 cc engine.
Only minor modifications are permitted on the cylinder block and cylinder heads, while valves, cam shafts, pistons, connecting rods, and the crankshaft have been replaced by racing-specific components.
Oil: Castrol 5W-30
Output/torque: 280+ hp at 8,750 rpm/Approx. 230 Nm at 7,300 rpm.
Fuel: E85
Exhaust system:
Stainless steel with catalytic emission controls, specially manufactured by Ferrita.
Driveline:
6-speed sequential gearbox with straight-cut gears, manufactured by Hewland. Front-wheel drive.
Mechanical differential with a torque controlled ramper and friction discs.
SACHS 184mm two-disc carbon fibre clutch.
Oil: Castrol TWS 10W-60.
Weight: Minimum weight 1,134 kg including the driver (58-60 kg).
Front wheel suspension:
Öhlin's McPherson struts developed together with Polestar. Racing-specific support arms and adjustable anti-roll bar.
Rear wheel suspension:
Multilink system with coil springs and Öhlin's dampers. Racing-specific support arms and adjustable anti-roll bar.
Front brakes:
Performance Friction
4-pistion callipers with radially and axially ventilated discs 332x32 mm.
Rear brakes:
Alcon 2-piston callipers with axially ventilated discs 290x10 mm.
Steering:
Servo-assisted rack and pinion.
Wheels:
17x10,0" BBS wheels
Tyres:
Michelin 17", slicks (no tread), or rain tires.
