2004.5 Volvo S40 T5 AWD
Class/Category: European Late Model
Commissioned by Volvo North America, the two-tone Volvo S40 by ELEVATE (formerly EVOLVE) debuted at the SEMA Show in 2004. With significant motorsports technology and aggressive styling, this vehicle gained significant attention from worldwide media.
Details
• Featured in the Ford/Volvo show booth at SEMA 2004
• Winner of Ford Design Award at SEMA 2004
• Featured in the Volvo booth at Los Angeles Auto Show 2005
• Featured in the Volvo booth at Atlanta Auto Show 2005
• Used by VCNA at various corporate and public events as a display piece
• Featured in fourteen publications worldwide, appearing on the cover of four magazines, and over fifty pages of press.
Exterior
Custom Silver metallic/Titanium Gray metallic two tone paint scheme
ELEVATE Volvo S40 Aerodynamic Front Bumper
ELEVATE Volvo S40 Aerodynamic Side Sill Spoilers
ELEVATE Volvo S40 Aerodynamic Rear Bumper
ELEVATE Volvo S40 Mesh Grilles
ELEVATE Volvo S40 Trunk Spoiler
ELEVATE Volvo S40 Tail Light Trim
Custom Fender Intakes
Darkened tail lamps
Shaved fuel door with relocated fuel filler
Volvo T5 Engine / Underhood Highlights
Volvo 2.5-liter 5-cylinder turbocharged engine (standard 218 horsepower)
ELEVATE Custom Turbo System (capable of over 500 horsepower)
ELEVATE Volvo S40 Downpipe
ELEVATE Volvo S40 3.5-inch Exhaust System
ELEVATE Volvo S40 Performance Software
ELEVATE Cold Air Intake
ELEVATE Volvo S40 Intercooler
Fabricated Intake Manifold
Fabricated Strut Tower Brace
Garrett GT30R turbo by Turbos.com
Turbo Wastegate, Blow Off Valve and Boost management by Turbosmart
Thermo Tec heat protection
Transmission & Driveline
Volvo built 6-speed manual close-ratio transmission with Haldex electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system
Brakes
Front: 380mm 2-piece rotors with 8-piston liquid cooled AP Racing calipers
Rear: 362mm 2-piece rotors with 6-piston AP Racing calipers
ELEVATE “E” Slotted Rotors
ELEVATE Volvo S40 Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Suspension
Front:
ELEVATE Adjustable coil over suspension
ELEVATE Camber Plates
ELEVATE Anti-roll Bar
Koni Adjustable Struts
Eibach Springs
Rear:
ELEVATE pushrod-activated rear suspension with inboard strut/spring assembly
ELEVATE Lower Control Arms
ELEVATE Toe-adjusters
ELEVATE Volvo S40 Anti-Sway Bar
ELEVATE Adjustable End Links
Adjustable Struts
Eibach Springs
Wheels & Tires
HRE “C21” 3-piece alloy wheels
Front: 19.0-inches X 9.0-inches
Rear: 19.0-inches X 11.0 inches
Pirelli PZero Rosso tires
Front: 255/30ZR-19
Rear: 305/25ZR-19
Interior
ELEVATE Volvo S40 Custom Leather Interior Silver carbon fiber leather/gray leather seating
Suede Headliner and Shifter/Emergency brake Boots
Silver/Titanium Console and Interior Highlights
Silver Interior Highlights
Aluminum pedals
Vehicle Awards
I grew up around motorsports, watching my Great Uncle, drag racing legend Dyno Don Nicholson innovate racing technology and win championships. I have always been a student of the automotive aftermarket, with my nose in a Hot Rod magazine or Edelbrock catalog for as long as I can remember. After graduating from college, I worked for Meguiar's car care for almost ten years before leaving to start Elevate- Volvo Performance / Styling (www.elevatecars.com) in 2003. My work at Elevate allows me to combine my knowledge of making a car go faster, stop harder and turn better with marketing and sales experience. I enjoy all forms of motorsport, although I am partial to F1 and IndyCar. I am fortunate to serve on the Benedict Castle Concours committee.
