Gran Turismo 7 | Volvo V40 T5 R-Design '13 | Customization, Tune & Lap Test

Gran Turismo 7

Volvo V40 T5 R-Design '13 Specs (Stock):
Availability - Brand Central
Price - 40,000
PP - 443.61
Engine Type - Inline 5
Power - 210hp/6000rpm
Torque - 221.3ft.lbs/2500rpm
Weight - 3395lbs
Drivetrain - FF

Customization:
Inspired by Tuning Kit from Meico Sportiv
(Livery made by Gruppe5DRM)

Geared's Score:
Under 4.00 mins = S Rank
4.00 - 4.05 mins = A+ Rank
4.06 - 4.10 mins = A Rank
4.11 - 4.20 mins = B Rank
4.21 - 4.30 mins = C Rank
4.31 - 4.40 mins = D Rank
4.41 - 4.50 mins = E Rank
4.51 - 5.00 mins = F Rank

Volvo V40 T5 R-Design '13 Time:
4.19.512 (B Rank)

Fuel Consumption:
3 Laps (Fuel Map 6)

*All testings are set using the same track conditions as the Le Mans 700PP event which is fuel at 6x & tire wear at 10x. All cars tested mostly fully tuned with all available parts installed. PP requirements met by adjusting weight, power restrictor, etc². All cars go through a clean 1 lap run on fuel map 6 repeated 3x & the fastest time is selected.

Conclusion:
Volvo makes a return to GT! Decided to test the V40 first since you'll be using it in the special event for this week in weekly challenges. I must say the V40 is a very good looking hatchback just like the Mazda 3 with its very sleek design. Handling is excellent for an FF car with little to no understeer at all! Braking is also really good. Overall, It may not be as powerful as some of the cars I've tested but it still manages to get B Rank with 3 laps of fuel consumption so you can still use this in Le Mans for the 700PP grind. You could even make your own adjustment to participate in 600-650PP events. Out of the 5 cars for 1.48 this is the most modern but also the cheapest at only 40k to buy!

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:04 Volvo V40 T5 R-Design '13 Overview
0:30 Customization
4:01 Tune
4:15 Le Mans 1 Lap Test

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