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| Manufacturer | Volvo Cars |
| Parent company | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 2001–present |
| Assembly | Ghent, Belgium |
| Predecessor | Volvo S70 |
| Class | Entry-level luxury car / Compact executive car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive |
The Volvo S60 is a compact executive/entry-level luxury car produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo since 2001. An all-new S60 is expected for the 2010 model year.
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First generation
| First generation | |
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| Production | 2001 – present |
| Platform | Volvo P2 platform |
| Engine(s) | 2.4 L 168 hp I5 2.4 L 197 hp I5 208 hp I5 2.3 L 247 hp I5 2.5 L 300 hp I5 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2001-02: 2713 mm (106.9 in) 2003-08: 2715 mm (107 in) |
| Length | 2001-05: 4581 mm (180.2 in) 2006-08: 4602 mm (181.2 in) 2003-05 R: 4605 mm (181.3 in) 4638 mm (182.6 in) |
| Width | 2001-05: 1813 mm (71 in) 2006-08: 1823 mm (71.4 in) |
| Height | 1433 mm (56.2 in) 2003-05 R: 1397 mm (55 in) 2006-08 R: 1436 mm (56.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1462 to 1552 kg (3289 to 3400 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 18.5 U.S. gal (13 Imp. gallons) (63 Litres) |
| Related | Volvo V70 Volvo S80 Volvo XC90 |
The S60 marked a clean break for Volvo from the boxy design that many stereotyped the brand with in 1980s and 90s. Its design by Peter Horbury built upon the styling of the S80 and was the most marked departure from traditional Volvo styling since Horbury joined the firm in 1992. The S60 was designed by Peter Horbury and displayed the most marked departure from traditional Volvo design since he joined the company. Accordingly, Volvo marketed the car as heralding a “Revolvolution.” It was built upon Volvo’s P2 platform, which was shared with three other Volvo models: the S80, the V70 and the XC90. The S60 was refreshed in 2005. The exterior was updated with body-colored side moldings and bumpers, as well as new headlamps. The T5 engine received an increase of 10 bhp.
S60 R
First introduced in 2003, Volvo's S60 R boasted AWD mated to a 300 hp / 298 ft·lbf (Expression error: Unrecognised punctuation character "{" N·m) engine. The car was offered with 6-speed GETRAG manual or 5-speed automatic, however about 30 ft•lbf of torque was lost in the earlier automatic versions. This was fixed in the 2006 model year, with the automatic offering the same torque specs as the manual. The automatic transmission was also changed from a 5-speed to a 6-speed in the 2006 model year. Other aspects which drew the R apart from standard S60's were the four piston brakes front and rear, optional 18" 5 spoke "Pegasus" wheels, blue faced "R" gauges, standard HID headlights, as well as the "active chassis". The active chassis feature allowed the user to select from three modes; Comfort, Sport, and Advanced Sport. This tightened the suspension progressively, and also made for enhanced throttle response when in "Advanced" mode. This is easily accomplished due to the fact the throttle is drive by wire, meaning the throttle is connected to the accelerator pedal via electronics instead of a traditional cable design. This allows for different "maps" to be in place, which can be electronically altered to give a different feel when the accelerator is depressed. The S60 R continues the tradition of "R" cars for Volvo beginning in 1995 with the introduction of the 850 T-5 R. The R lineup will be discontinued after the 2007 model year.
Engines
- 2.0: 140 hp/103 kW, 220 N m, petrol
- 2.0T: 180 hp/132 kW, 240 N m, petrol, turbo
- 2.4; 140 hp/103 kW, 220 N m, petrol
- 2.4i: 170 hp/125 kW, 225 N m, petrol
- 2.4T: 197 hp/146 kW, 285 N m, petrol, turbo (replaced by 2.5T)
- 2.5T 210 hp/154 kW, 320 N m, petrol, turbo
- T5: 260 hp/191 kW, 350 N m, petrol, turbo
- R: 300 hp/220 kW, 400 N m, petrol, turbo
- D: 126 hp/93 kW, 300 N m, diesel, turbo
- 2.4D: 163 hp/120 kW, 340 N m, diesel, turbo
- D5: 185 hp/136 kW, 400 N m, diesel, turbo
- 2.4 Bi-Fuel CNG: 140 hp/103 kW, 192 N m, CNG/petrol
- 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG: 140 hp/103 kW, 192 N m, LPG/petrol
S60 in Motorsport
In 2006, At Speed Motorsports entered an all-wheel-drive S60R in five races of the Speed World Challenge GT class. It was driven by Michael Galati and finished 14th in the overall standings, winning one race (at Mosport). The S60 is the car of the factory Volvo team in the Swedish Touring Car Championship, where it has finished 2nd in the drivers' championship twice and won the manufacturers' title once.
Second generation
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| Production | 2009 – |
| Platform | Volvo P24 platform |
| Engine(s) | 2.5 L I5 LPT 3.2 L I6 I5 turbodiesel |
The second generation S60 is scheduled to arrive to show rooms some time during 2009. This new sedan will show off Volvo's completely new design language already seen in the Volvo XC60 concept. This new sedan will ride on the same platform as the XC60 and expect to see the next generation V50 become the estate variant for this new sedan. The new Volvo S60, V50, and XC60 will all ride on the Volvo P24 platform. Volvo has confirmed that the new S60 will become the true new rival for the Mercedes C-class, Audi A4 and the BMW 3-series, as Volvo is undergoing new product alignment. The S60 will shrink in size to fit this role more precisely and avoid any confusion with the S80. New features would include the new large Volvo iron symbol, parallel to the grille day running lamps, and larger spaced letters in the brand name on rear.
See also
External links
- Volvo S60 - Official page
- Volvo S60 Review
- IIHS Safety Test for Volvo S60
- S60R Owner & Enthusiast Site
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