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Tuesday 13 January 2015

Introducing the 2016 Chevrolet Volt

2016 Chevy Volt arrives with 50-mile EV range and 41 miles per gallon!

Let's start with the numbers. The 2016 Chevy Volt will have an all-electric range of 50 miles from a new, 18.4-kWh lithium battery. It will get 41 miles per gallon (combined) once the battery runs dry and have 102 MPGe. Oh, and it has five seats, sort of. To compare, today's four-seat 2015 Volt has a 38-mile range from a 17.1-kWh battery in a powertrain that offers 37 mpg and 98 MPGe. So, across the board, there are notable improvements.




























2016 CHEVROLET VOLT PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS

Overview
Model:Chevrolet Volt
Body style / driveline:front-wheel-drive, five-door/five-passenger hatchback extended-range electric vehicle
Construction:single body-frame-integral (unibody) with front and rear crumple zones; galvanized steel front fenders; hood, roof, door panels; one-piece bodyside outer panel; thermal plastic olefin (TPO) bumper fascias
EPA vehicle class:compact car
Key competitors:Toyota Prius Plug-in, Ford C-Max energi, diesel and mid-luxury sport sedans
Vehicle manufacturing location:Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly, Hamtramck, Mich.
Battery manufacturing location:Brownstown Township, Mich.

Battery system
Type:rechargeable energy storage system comprising multiple-linked modules
Size/case:5.5-foot-long T-shaped; steel base (tray) and glass-filled polyester structural composite cover
Mass (lb / kg):403 / 183
Battery chemistry:lithium-ion
Thermal system:liquid active thermal control
Cells:192 prismatic pouches
Warranty:eight years / 100,000 miles (10 years / 150,000 miles in ARB states)
Energy:18.4 kWh

Engine
Type:1.5L DOHC I-4
Displacement (cu in / cc):91 / 1490
Bore & stroke (in / mm):2.90 x 3.40 / 74 x 86.6
Block material:cast aluminum
Cylinder head material:cast aluminum
Valvetrain:overhead camshafts; four valves per cylinder, double continuous variable cam phasing (DCVCP)
Ignition system:individual coil-on-plug
Fuel delivery:Direct fuel injection
Compression ratio:12.5:1
Output (kW / hp @ rpm):75/101@5600 RPM
Max engine speed (rpm):5600
Emissions controls:Split Volume Common Can (SVCC) catalyst; fast light-off Oxygen sensor
Fuel type:regular unleaded (87 Octane)

Electric drive
Type:electric, two-wheel, front-drive
Motors:two-motor arrangement
Transaxle:Two-motor continuously variable, integrated controls
Motoring Power (kW / hp)111/149
Generating Power (kW / hp)45/60
Torque: (lb-ft / Nm):294/398

Charging times
120 V:about 13 hours @ 12 amps
240 V:about 4.5 hours

Performance
Top speed (mph):98
EV range (city):50 miles / 80 km (estimate, combined city/highway)
EV + extended range:420 miles / 676 km (estimate including EV on fully charged battery and full tank of fuel
Fuel Economy (mpg)
Electric Efficiency (mpg-e)
41 mpg
102 mpg-e
Acceleration0-60mph 8.4sec
0-30mph 2.6sec

Chassis /Suspension
Front:independent MacPherson strut-type with side-loaded strut modules, specially tuned coil springs, direct-acting hollow stabilizer bar; hydraulic ride bushings
Rear:specially adapted compound crank (torsion beam) with double-walled, U-shaped profile at the rear; specifically tuned coil springs, hydraulic bushings
Chassis control:four-channel ABS; all-speed traction control; StabiliTrak; drag control
Steering type:rack-mounted electric power steering with TRW steering gear
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:3
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):36.4 / 11.1
Steering ratio:15.7

Brakes
Type:power four-wheel disc with ABS; electro-hydraulic; fully regenerative to maximize energy capture; dynamic rear brake proportioning
Brake rotor diameter front (in / mm):26 / 276; vented, single 60-mm piston w/ steel body caliper
Brake rotor diameter rear (in / mm):10/ 264; solid; steel body caliper with single 38-mm piston with park brake motor on caliper
Total swept area (cu cm):front: 350
rear: 277

Wheels / Tires
Wheel size and type:17" 5-spoke painted aluminum wheels
17" Split-Y Ultra Bright Machined aluminum wheels with painted pockets
Tires:Michelin Energy Saver A/S 215/50R17 all-season

Dimensions

Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm):106.1 / 2694
Overall length (in / mm):180.4 / 1481
Overall width (in / mm):71.2 / 1809
Height (in / mm):56.4 / 1432
Track front (in / mm):60.6 / 1540 (front)
61.8 / 1570 (rear)


Interior
Seating capacity
(front / rear):
2 / 3
Headroom (in / mm):37.8 / 961 (front)
35.8 / 909 (rear)
Shoulder room (in / mm):56.5 / 1434 (front)
53.2 / 1351 (rear)
Hip room (in / mm):53.7 / 1365 (front)
51.3 / 1304 (rear)
Legroom (in / mm):42.1 / 1068 (front)
34.7 / 882 (rear)
Cargo volume (cu ft / L):10.6 / 301

Capacities
Curb weight (lb / kg);3543 / 1607
Engine cooling (qt / L):7.4 / 7.0
Battery pack cooling (qt / L):4.5 / 4.25
Power electronics cooling (qt / L):5.1 / 4.8
Fuel tank (gal / L):8.9 / 33.7
Engine oil w/ filter (qt / L):4.2 / 4.0
Drive unit fluid (qt / L):7.1 / 6.7 (Including cooling loop)

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