Volvo S60
Encyclopedia
The Volvo S60 is a compact executive
sedan produced by the Swedish
automaker Volvo
from 2000. Two generations of the sedan have been produced to date.
The S60 marked a clean break for Volvo from the boxy design that many associated the brand with in the 1980s and 90s. Its design, done by a design team led 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. Accordingly, Volvo marketed the car as heralding a “Revolvolution.”
The S60 was built upon Volvo’s P2 platform, which was shared with other Volvo models like the S80
, V70
, XC70 and finally 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 interior received some updates as well, with new seats, trim, and an updated center console. The Four-C chassis from the S60 R became an option on some S60s. The T5 engine was also reengineered from 2.3 to 2.5 litres and received an increase of 10 bhp.
Firstly the suspension
was up-rated to deal the demands of Police work; this included fitting the front suspension of the D5
model variant (as the suspension was designed to deal with the heavier diesel engine). Nivomat self-levelling suspension was also fitted to the rear to ensure correct geometry of the vehicle, regardless of the weight carried. On early models, the clutch was also replaced with the stronger D5 unit.
A larger specification battery and 110A alternator
was also fitted to run all the extra equipment, along with a dedicated Police fuse box in the boot. Extra wiring looms are also fitted specially for the Police radios and other equipment, including CCTV
cameras. Additional electrical noise suppression has been added so as not to interfere with the sensitive electronics the police use.
The speedometer
s in the vehicles are calibrated from the factory and do not require recalibration unless the wheel and overall rolling diameters are changed.
305 mm (12 in) vented front disc brake
s were also fitted alongside special brake pads (and wear indicators) specially designed to cope with high-speed pursuits.
During 2001–2004 the 2.3 litre T5 engine was used and in 2005-2009 the 2.4 litre T5 engine was used. Also beyond common speculation and myths, the engines are not chipped or modified specially for police use: they are complete factory spec but in 'exceptional cases' the speed limiter (250 km/h) may have been removed.
First introduced in 2003, Volvo's S60 R used a Haldex all-wheel-drive system mated to a 300 PS / 400 N·m (295 ft·lbf) inline-5. The 2004–2005 models came with a 6-speed manual transmission
, or an available 5-speed automatic which allowed only 258 lbft torque in 1st and 2nd gears. The 2006–2007 models came with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission
(which was also torque-limited to 258 lb-ft in 1st and 2nd gears).
Other aspects which set the R apart from standard S60s were the large Brembo
front and rear four-piston brakes, 18" 5 spoke "Pegasus" wheels were A $1000 upgrade Option from the factory with 17" as a no cost option, blue faced "R" gauges, standard HID
headlights, as well as the Four-C suspension system. Four-C (a short name for "Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept") allows the user to select from three modes: Comfort, Sport, and Advanced. "Comfort" attempts to soften the car over bumps, while "Advanced" firms the suspension considerably and gives more aggressive throttle response - a setting Volvo implies is for use on the race track. This is accomplished through a drive by wire
throttle, allowing the same pedal travel to result in different performance when the appropriate mode is selected, electronically-controlled shock absorbers that can adjust themselves 500 times a second, and a complex series of sensors throughout the body of the vehicle. Volvo collaborated with high-tech system developer Ohlins Racing AB
and shock absorber manufacturer Monroe for the self-adjusting shock absorbers.
The S60/V70 R's had 3 interior seat,carpet/door inserts color options, Nordkap (metallic dark blue), Gobi (light tan metallic) and the new 'R' only leather option, Atacama, was introduced for an additional $1500 factory option price tag above the first two standard leather options. It was a unpainted, orangish in color, natural leather with a baseball glove thickness and feel.
The small trunk lid spoiler that was standard on the S60 R created a 20% increased downforce at the rear wheels at high speeds compared to the standard S60's. The S60 R's have a .29 coeffient drag compared to the standard S60's .28, due to the larger, lower front bumper spoiler to support the secondary intercooler.
Another Volvo factory option for only the S60 R was a bodykit which included front bumper splitters, side skirts and rear valance, color matched to the body for a tune of $2000. The bodykit was only available on certain colors.
The S60 R continued the tradition of "R" cars for Volvo beginning in 1995 with the introduction of the 850 T-5 R.
Top Gear
reviewed the car in episode 9 of series 2
. They panned the overly complicated and intrusive traction control system
, and it set a slow lap time of 1:35.0. But they also found it to be very comfortable and civilised. They recommended the Volvo V70
instead. Jeremy Clarkson
noted "More like a miniature version of the Rolls-Royce Phantom
than a serious competitor to the BMW M3
."
The V60 is an estate version of the S60, and was released at the Paris Motor Show in October 2010.
The engine range of the S60 and V60 comprises four petrol engines and three diesels
. The engines available are the T3, T4, T5 and T6 petrol engines and D3, D5 and 1.6D DRIVe diesel engines, the latter of which has Stop Start Technology to increase the efficiency of the engine.
The Volvo S60 and V60 come with Volvo's City Safety system as standard, which is the same system fitted to its sister the XC60. This system stops the car in the event of impending collision in 'City Traffic' below 19 mi/h. A new safety feature named "Pedestrian Detection", available on both the V60 and S60, detects people in front of the car and automatically applies the brakes if the driver does not react in time.
This new sedan will show off Volvo's completely new design language
already seen in the Volvo XC60
concept. It will ride on the same platform as the XC60. Volvo has said that the new S60 is intended to be positioned against the Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4
and the BMW 3-series. This new design is thought to target younger demographics. Even so, Volvo hopes to keep its high-income customer appeal; from the first generation, a Volvo S60 buyer has had a higher household income than a BMW 3-series customer.
New features include the new large Volvo iron symbol, parallel to the grille day running lamps, and larger spaced letters in the brand name on rear. A new safety feature, Pedestrian Detection, will be added to automatically apply brakes if a pedestrian is detected in front of the car and the driver does not react in time.
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In 2008, Volvo Cars announced the Volvo S60 Concept, which features a four-cylinder 1.6L petrol engine using highly-efficient Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDi) developed by Ford (a mechanical clone of the new Ford EcoBoost 1.6L engine
). The concept car was exhibited in several automobile shows in 2009, and SimBin
has released a free game based on the GTR
game engine
that includes the S60 Concept.
, UK. A joint project by Volvo and Prodrive
and covered by Channel 4's "Driven" and "Car" magazine.
The car was standard except for safety modifications such as a roll cage, exterior cut out switch, a modified fuel tank and additional head support to allow the drivers (BTCC drivers Anthony Reid
, Rickard Rydell
, John Cleland
and Alain Menu
as well as various "Car" magazine journalists and Channel 4's Mike Brewer) to rest their neck during the 2 hour gaps between pit stops. Each pitstop included a driver change, refuel and tyre changes due to the extreme stresses being placed on the front outside tyre.
The following records were broken:
. Since 2009, K-PAX Racing has fielded two S60s the GT class, with former champions Andy Pilgrim
and Randy Pobst
as drivers. In 2010, Randy Pobst won the GT driver's championship while securing the GT manufacturer's championship for Volvo. For the 2011 season, K-PAX will debut new S60s using the second generation body style at Miller Motorsports Park
. Joining defending GT driver's champion Randy Pobst
will be new team mate Alex Figge
.
For some years the S60 was the car of the factory Volvo team in the Swedish Touring Car Championship
, where it finished 2nd in the drivers' championship twice and won the manufacturers' title once.
From 2002 to 2007 there was a S60 one-make racing series as a support series to the Swedish Touring Car Championship
, the S60 Challenge Cup, using 26 factory-modified Volvo S60 cars.
Compact executive car
Compact executive car is a car classification term applied to premium cars smaller than executive cars. In European classification, compact executive cars are part of the D-segment. In North American terms, close equivalents are compact premium car, compact luxury car, entry-level luxury car and...
sedan produced by the Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
automaker Volvo
Volvo Cars
Volvo Car Corporation, or Volvo Personvagnar AB, is a Swedish automobile manufacturer founded in 1927, in Gothenburg, Sweden. It is owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. Volvo was originally formed as a subsidiary company to the ball bearing maker SKF. When Volvo AB was introduced on the Swedish...
from 2000. Two generations of the sedan have been produced to date.
First generation (2000–2009)
Peter Horbury
Peter D. Horbury is a British car designer who is currently Vice President, Design of Volvo. He is probably best known for his design work for Volvo, but has worked in a variety of roles in the automotive industry, including as Executive Design Director, Americas for Ford between 2004 and 2009...
, built upon the styling of the S80
Volvo S80
The Volvo S80 is a mid-size executive saloon/sedan from Swedish automaker Volvo Cars, and was introduced in 1998 to take the place of the rear-wheel drive Volvo 960/S90 saloons in the model range. The Volvo S80 was built at the Torslanda Plant in Gothenburg, Sweden. Unlike most Volvo models, it...
and was the most marked departure from traditional Volvo styling since Horbury joined the firm in 1992. Accordingly, Volvo marketed the car as heralding a “Revolvolution.”
The S60 was built upon Volvo’s P2 platform, which was shared with other Volvo models like the S80
Volvo S80
The Volvo S80 is a mid-size executive saloon/sedan from Swedish automaker Volvo Cars, and was introduced in 1998 to take the place of the rear-wheel drive Volvo 960/S90 saloons in the model range. The Volvo S80 was built at the Torslanda Plant in Gothenburg, Sweden. Unlike most Volvo models, it...
, V70
Volvo V70
The Volvo V70 is a mid-size five-door estate car / station wagon manufactured by Volvo Cars since 2000. It is closely related to the S70, S60 and S80 saloons, as well as the four-wheel drive Cross Country and XC70....
, XC70 and finally the XC90
Volvo XC90
The Volvo XC90 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Volvo Cars since it was unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show 2002. It is based on the P2 platform, shared with the first generation Volvo S80 and other large Volvo cars...
.
The S60 was refreshed
Facelift (automobile)
The automotive facelift comprises changes to a car's styling during its production run — often including new sheetmetal and/or interior design) with minimal changes to its underlying mechanicals — allowing a carmaker to freshen a model without complete redesign.A facelift retains the...
in 2005. The exterior was updated with body-colored side moldings and bumpers, as well as new headlamps. The interior received some updates as well, with new seats, trim, and an updated center console. The Four-C chassis from the S60 R became an option on some S60s. The T5 engine was also reengineered from 2.3 to 2.5 litres and received an increase of 10 bhp.
S60 Police specification (UK & EU)
Police specification models came about through Volvo’s extensive work alongside the users of the vehicles and Police Fleet Management departments. As a result the Police specification vehicles have a striking difference from original showroom model.Firstly the suspension
Suspension (vehicle)
Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose — contributing to the car's roadholding/handling and braking for good active safety and driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle occupants...
was up-rated to deal the demands of Police work; this included fitting the front suspension of the D5
Volvo D5 engine
The Volvo D5 is a type of turbocharged diesel engine developed by Volvo Car Corporation for use in its passenger cars.It is an all aluminium five-cylinder engine with 20 valves and double overhead camshafts...
model variant (as the suspension was designed to deal with the heavier diesel engine). Nivomat self-levelling suspension was also fitted to the rear to ensure correct geometry of the vehicle, regardless of the weight carried. On early models, the clutch was also replaced with the stronger D5 unit.
A larger specification battery and 110A alternator
Alternator
An alternator is an electromechanical device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy in the form of alternating current.Most alternators use a rotating magnetic field but linear alternators are occasionally used...
was also fitted to run all the extra equipment, along with a dedicated Police fuse box in the boot. Extra wiring looms are also fitted specially for the Police radios and other equipment, including CCTV
Closed-circuit television
Closed-circuit television is the use of video cameras to transmit a signal to a specific place, on a limited set of monitors....
cameras. Additional electrical noise suppression has been added so as not to interfere with the sensitive electronics the police use.
The speedometer
Speedometer
A speedometer is a gauge that measures and displays the instantaneous speed of a land vehicle. Now universally fitted to motor vehicles, they started to be available as options in the 1900s, and as standard equipment from about 1910 onwards. Speedometers for other vehicles have specific names...
s in the vehicles are calibrated from the factory and do not require recalibration unless the wheel and overall rolling diameters are changed.
305 mm (12 in) vented front disc brake
Disc brake
The disc brake or disk brake is a device for slowing or stopping the rotation of a wheel while it is in motion.A brake disc is usually made of cast iron, but may in some cases be made of composites such as reinforced carbon–carbon or ceramic matrix composites. This is connected to the wheel and/or...
s were also fitted alongside special brake pads (and wear indicators) specially designed to cope with high-speed pursuits.
During 2001–2004 the 2.3 litre T5 engine was used and in 2005-2009 the 2.4 litre T5 engine was used. Also beyond common speculation and myths, the engines are not chipped or modified specially for police use: they are complete factory spec but in 'exceptional cases' the speed limiter (250 km/h) may have been removed.
S60 R
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
, or an available 5-speed automatic which allowed only 258 lbft torque in 1st and 2nd gears. The 2006–2007 models came with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
(which was also torque-limited to 258 lb-ft in 1st and 2nd gears).
Other aspects which set the R apart from standard S60s were the large Brembo
Brembo
Brembo S.p.A. is a manufacturer of automotive brake systems, especially for high-performance cars and motorcycles. It was established in Bergamo, Italy in 1961. Soon after the company was formed, it specialised in disc brakes, which were exclusively imported from the United Kingdom at the time...
front and rear four-piston brakes, 18" 5 spoke "Pegasus" wheels were A $1000 upgrade Option from the factory with 17" as a no cost option, blue faced "R" gauges, standard HID
High-intensity discharge lamp
High-intensity discharge lamps are a type of electrical lamp which produces light by means of an electric arc between tungsten electrodes housed inside a translucent or transparent fused quartz or fused alumina arc tube. This tube is filled with both gas and metal salts. The gas facilitates the...
headlights, as well as the Four-C suspension system. Four-C (a short name for "Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept") allows the user to select from three modes: Comfort, Sport, and Advanced. "Comfort" attempts to soften the car over bumps, while "Advanced" firms the suspension considerably and gives more aggressive throttle response - a setting Volvo implies is for use on the race track. This is accomplished through a drive by wire
Drive by wire
Drive-by-wire, DbW, by-wire, or x-by-wire technology in the automotive industry replaces the traditional mechanical control systems with electronic control systems using electromechanical actuators and human-machine interfaces such as pedal and steering feel emulators...
throttle, allowing the same pedal travel to result in different performance when the appropriate mode is selected, electronically-controlled shock absorbers that can adjust themselves 500 times a second, and a complex series of sensors throughout the body of the vehicle. Volvo collaborated with high-tech system developer Ohlins Racing AB
Öhlins
Öhlins or Öhlins Racing AB, is a manufacturer of high-performance suspension systems for automotive, motorcycle, snowmobile, and ATV use. It is based in Upplands Väsby just north of Stockholm, Sweden...
and shock absorber manufacturer Monroe for the self-adjusting shock absorbers.
The S60/V70 R's had 3 interior seat,carpet/door inserts color options, Nordkap (metallic dark blue), Gobi (light tan metallic) and the new 'R' only leather option, Atacama, was introduced for an additional $1500 factory option price tag above the first two standard leather options. It was a unpainted, orangish in color, natural leather with a baseball glove thickness and feel.
The small trunk lid spoiler that was standard on the S60 R created a 20% increased downforce at the rear wheels at high speeds compared to the standard S60's. The S60 R's have a .29 coeffient drag compared to the standard S60's .28, due to the larger, lower front bumper spoiler to support the secondary intercooler.
Another Volvo factory option for only the S60 R was a bodykit which included front bumper splitters, side skirts and rear valance, color matched to the body for a tune of $2000. The bodykit was only available on certain colors.
The S60 R continued the tradition of "R" cars for Volvo beginning in 1995 with the introduction of the 850 T-5 R.
Top Gear
Top Gear (current format)
Top Gear is a British television series about motor vehicles, primarily cars. It began in 1977 as a conventional motoring magazine show. Over time, and especially since a relaunch in 2002, it has developed a quirky, humorous style...
reviewed the car in episode 9 of series 2
Top Gear (series 2)
The second series of the television series Top Gear began on May 11, 2003, and concluded on July 27, 2003. The series featured 10 episodes. The series was subsequently followed by one "Best Of Top Gear" episode, charting the best moments from Series 1 and 2. The series was the first to be recorded...
. They panned the overly complicated and intrusive traction control system
Traction control system
A traction control system , also known as anti-slip regulation , is typically a secondary function of the anti-lock braking system on production motor vehicles, designed to prevent loss of traction of driven road wheels...
, and it set a slow lap time of 1:35.0. But they also found it to be very comfortable and civilised. They recommended the Volvo V70
Volvo V70
The Volvo V70 is a mid-size five-door estate car / station wagon manufactured by Volvo Cars since 2000. It is closely related to the S70, S60 and S80 saloons, as well as the four-wheel drive Cross Country and XC70....
instead. Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson is an English broadcaster, journalist and writer who specialises in motoring. He is best known for his role on the BBC TV show Top Gear along with co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May...
noted "More like a miniature version of the Rolls-Royce Phantom
Rolls-Royce Phantom
Rolls-Royce has used the Phantom name on luxury cars over the past century:* Rolls-Royce Phantom I, 1925–1931* Rolls-Royce Phantom II, 1929–1936* Rolls-Royce Phantom III, 1936–1939* Rolls-Royce Phantom IV, 1950–1959...
than a serious competitor to the BMW M3
BMW M3
The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E90/E92/E93 3-series, and sold with coupé, sedan and convertible body styles...
."
Engines
- 2.4: 103 kW, 220 newton metre, petrol
- 2.4: 125 kW, 230 newton metre, petrol
- 2.0T: 132 kW, 240 newton metre, petrol, turbo
- 2.4T: 145 kW, 285 newton metre, petrol, turbo (2001–2003)
- 2.5T: 155 kW, 320 newton metre, petrol, turbo (2004–2009)
- T5 2.3: 184 kW, 330 newton metre, petrol, turbo (2001–2004)
- T5 2.4: 191 kW, 350 newton metre, petrol, turbo (2005–2009)
- R 6-speed man: 224 kW, 400 newton metre, petrol, turbo (2004–2007)
- R 5-speed aut: 224 kW, 350 newton metre, petrol, turbo (2004–2005)
- R 6-speed aut: 224 kW, 400 newton metre, petrol, turbo (2006–2007)
- D: 93 kW, 300 newton metre, diesel, turbo (2006–2009)
- 2.4D (2001–2005): 96 kW, 280 newton metre, diesel, turbo
- 2.4D (2006–2009): 120 kW, 340 newton metre, diesel, turbo
- D5Volvo D5 engineThe Volvo D5 is a type of turbocharged diesel engine developed by Volvo Car Corporation for use in its passenger cars.It is an all aluminium five-cylinder engine with 20 valves and double overhead camshafts...
(2001–2005): 120 kW, 340 newton metre, diesel, turbo - D5Volvo D5 engineThe Volvo D5 is a type of turbocharged diesel engine developed by Volvo Car Corporation for use in its passenger cars.It is an all aluminium five-cylinder engine with 20 valves and double overhead camshafts...
(2006–2009): 136 kW, 400 newton metre, diesel, turbo - 2.4 Bi-Fuel CNGCompressed natural gasCompressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill...
: 103 kW, 192 newton metre, CNGCompressed natural gasCompressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill...
/petrol - 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG: 103 kW, 192 newton metre, LPG/petrol
Sales
| Calendar year | United States | Canada | Sweden | Global |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,994 | 283 | ||
| 2001 | 35,850 | 2,799 | ||
| 2002 | 38,546 | 3,227 | ||
| 2003 | 35,346 | 2,946 | ||
| 2004 | 27,860 | 2,886 | ||
| 2005 | 24,722 | 2,205 | ||
| 2006 | 25,779 | 1,978 | 3,954 | 56,971 |
| 2007 | 18,521 | 1,425 | 2,862 | 41,726 |
| 2008 | 8,966 | 541 | 1,688 | 26,148 |
| 2009 | 5,895 | 145 | 801 | 14,131 |
Second generation (2010–present)
The second generation S60 began production in Ghent, Belgium on May 17, 2010, with an expected annual production of 90,000 vehicles. Official photos were released in November 2009, and the car was publicly unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010. It debuted as a 2011 model in North America.The V60 is an estate version of the S60, and was released at the Paris Motor Show in October 2010.
The engine range of the S60 and V60 comprises four petrol engines and three diesels
Diesel engine
A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
. The engines available are the T3, T4, T5 and T6 petrol engines and D3, D5 and 1.6D DRIVe diesel engines, the latter of which has Stop Start Technology to increase the efficiency of the engine.
The Volvo S60 and V60 come with Volvo's City Safety system as standard, which is the same system fitted to its sister the XC60. This system stops the car in the event of impending collision in 'City Traffic' below 19 mi/h. A new safety feature named "Pedestrian Detection", available on both the V60 and S60, detects people in front of the car and automatically applies the brakes if the driver does not react in time.
This new sedan will show off Volvo's completely new design language
Design language
A design language or design vocabulary is an overarching scheme or style that guides the design of a complement of products or architectural settings...
already seen in the Volvo XC60
Volvo XC60
The Volvo XC60 is a compact crossover SUV produced by Volvo Cars at the Volvo Cars factory in Ghent, Belgium and is based on Volvo Y20 platform. In 2009, the Volvo XC60 was Volvo's best selling car.-XC60 concept :...
concept. It will ride on the same platform as the XC60. Volvo has said that the new S60 is intended to be positioned against the Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4
Audi A4
The first generation Audi A4 debuted in 1994, with production starting November 1994. It was built on the Volkswagen Group B5 platform, which it shared with the fourth generation Volkswagen Passat . It had a front-mounted longitudinal engine and front-wheel drive...
and the BMW 3-series. This new design is thought to target younger demographics. Even so, Volvo hopes to keep its high-income customer appeal; from the first generation, a Volvo S60 buyer has had a higher household income than a BMW 3-series customer.
New features include the new large Volvo iron symbol, parallel to the grille day running lamps, and larger spaced letters in the brand name on rear. A new safety feature, Pedestrian Detection, will be added to automatically apply brakes if a pedestrian is detected in front of the car and the driver does not react in time.
S60 concept car
Ford EcoBoost engine
EcoBoost is a family of turbocharged and direct injected six-cylinder and four-cylinder gasoline engines produced by the Ford Motor Company. Engines equipped with EcoBoost technology are designed to deliver power and torque consistent with larger displacement, naturally aspirated engines while...
). The concept car was exhibited in several automobile shows in 2009, and SimBin
SimBin
SimBin Studios is a Swedish video game developer- and publisher founded in 2003 that develops racing simulators for Windows and the current-generation consoles. The company has its headquarters in Vara and the main development studio in Gothenburg...
has released a free game based on the GTR
GTR - FIA GT Racing Game
GTR is a sports car racing simulator developed by SimBin for the x86 PC. An Xbox version was announced very early on, but never materialized. In April 2006, an Xbox 360 version was announced. The Xbox 360 version of the game was to be published by THQ. However, THQ later announced they would no...
game engine
Game engine
A game engine is a system designed for the creation and development of video games. There are many game engines that are designed to work on video game consoles and personal computers...
that includes the S60 Concept.
Engines
- T3: 110 kW , 240 newton metre , 4-cyl, 1.6 litre, petrol, turbo (2011 - )
- T4: 132 kW , 240 newton metre , 4-cyl, 1.6 litre, petrol, turbo (2011 - )
- 2.0T: 149 kW , 300 newton metre , 4-cyl, 2.0 litre, petrol, turbo (2010 - )
- T5: 180 kW , 320 newton metre , 4-cyl, 2.0 litre, petrol, turbo (2011 - )
- T5 (US): 186.5 kW , 360 newton metre , 5-cyl, 2.5 litre, petrol, turbo (2011 - )
- T6: 224 kW , 440 newton metre , 6-cyl, 3.0 litre, petrol, turbo (2010 - )
- 1.6D DRIVe: 85 kW , 270 newton metre , 4-cyl, 1.6 litre, diesel, turbo (2011 - )
- D3: 120 kW , 400 newton metre , 5-cyl, 2.0 litre, diesel, turbo (2010 - )
- D5Volvo D5 engineThe Volvo D5 is a type of turbocharged diesel engine developed by Volvo Car Corporation for use in its passenger cars.It is an all aluminium five-cylinder engine with 20 valves and double overhead camshafts...
: 151 kW , 420 newton metre , 5-cyl, 2.4 litre, diesel, turbo (2010 - )
British land speed record
On 14 and 15 October 2000, the first generation S60 T5 broke 18 British land speed records (including the highest average speed over a 24 hour period for a Production Car class D (2000-3000cc) at 135.10 mph) at the Millbrook Proving Ground, in BedfordshireBedfordshire
Bedfordshire is a ceremonial county of historic origin in England that forms part of the East of England region.It borders Cambridgeshire to the north-east, Northamptonshire to the north, Buckinghamshire to the west and Hertfordshire to the south-east....
, UK. A joint project by Volvo and Prodrive
Prodrive
Prodrive is a British motorsport and automotive engineering group based in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England. It designs, constructs and races cars for companies and teams such as Subaru, Aston Martin and Ford...
and covered by Channel 4's "Driven" and "Car" magazine.
The car was standard except for safety modifications such as a roll cage, exterior cut out switch, a modified fuel tank and additional head support to allow the drivers (BTCC drivers Anthony Reid
Anthony Reid
Anthony Reid is a British auto racing driver, born on 17 May 1957 in Glasgow, Scotland. Although Scottish he now lives in England.-Formula cars:...
, Rickard Rydell
Rickard Rydell
Rickard Rydell is a Swedish racing driver. He won the 1998 British Touring Car Championship, the 2011 Scandinavian Touring Car Championship, and has also been a frontrunner in the European/World Touring Car Championship.-Early career:In the early 1990s, Rydell raced in various Formula Three series...
, John Cleland
John Cleland
John Cleland was an English novelist most famous and infamous as the author of Fanny Hill: or, the Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure....
and Alain Menu
Alain Menu
Alain Menu is a Swiss racing driver. He was one of the most successful touring car drivers of the 1990s, winning the prestigious British Touring Car Championship twice . He currently races for Chevrolet in the World Touring Car Championship.- BTCC :He is the son of a farmer...
as well as various "Car" magazine journalists and Channel 4's Mike Brewer) to rest their neck during the 2 hour gaps between pit stops. Each pitstop included a driver change, refuel and tyre changes due to the extreme stresses being placed on the front outside tyre.
The following records were broken:
- 50 kilometre standing start: 147.39 mph
- 50 mile standing start: 148.59 mph
- 100 mile standing start: 147.00 mph
- 200 kilometre standing start: 145.89 mph
- Average speed over one hour: 145.63 mph
- 200 mile standing start: 144,05 mph
- 500 kilometre standing start: 141.63 mph
- Average speed over three hours: 141.62 mph
- 500 mile standing start: 141.53 mph
- 1000 kilometre standing start: 140,79 mph
- 1000 miles standing start: 140.79 mph
- 2000 kilometre standing start: 139.75 mph
- 2000 miles standing start: 137.25 mph
- Average speed over six hours: 141.58 mph
- Average speed over 12 hours: 138.49 mph
- 5000 kilometre standing start: 135.75 mph
- Flying five kilometres: 152.02 mph
- Average speed over 24 hours: 135.10 mph
S60 in motorsport
In 2006, At Speed Motorsports entered an all-wheel-drive S60R in five races of the SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge GT class. It was driven by Michael Galati and finished 14th in the overall standings, including a win at MosportMosport
Mosport International Raceway is a multi-track facility located north of Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. The facility features a , 10-turn road course; a half-mile paved oval; a 2.4 km advance driver and race driver training facility with a quarter-mile skid pad Mosport International Raceway...
. Since 2009, K-PAX Racing has fielded two S60s the GT class, with former champions Andy Pilgrim
Andy Pilgrim
Andy Pilgrim is a British-born racing driver, whobecame a United States citizen in 1998. He began racing an IMSA Renault Cup Renault Alliance in the 80's. His serious professional racing began in 1996 when he made his 24 Hours of Le Mans debut. He joined the Chevrolet Corvette factory team in...
and Randy Pobst
Randy Pobst
Randy Pobst also known as "RFP" or "The Rocket" is an American race car driver, born 26 June 1957, in Dayton, Ohio.Currently active in the SCCA World Challenge GT series and the Grand American series' GT class, Pobst is the 2003, 2007, 2008, and 2010 SCCA World Challenge GT champion and is a...
as drivers. In 2010, Randy Pobst won the GT driver's championship while securing the GT manufacturer's championship for Volvo. For the 2011 season, K-PAX will debut new S60s using the second generation body style at Miller Motorsports Park
Miller Motorsports Park
Miller Motorsports Park is an auto, motorcycle, bicycle and kart racing facility located in the unincorporated Erda area just outside Tooele, Utah.- The Track :...
. Joining defending GT driver's champion Randy Pobst
Randy Pobst
Randy Pobst also known as "RFP" or "The Rocket" is an American race car driver, born 26 June 1957, in Dayton, Ohio.Currently active in the SCCA World Challenge GT series and the Grand American series' GT class, Pobst is the 2003, 2007, 2008, and 2010 SCCA World Challenge GT champion and is a...
will be new team mate Alex Figge
Alex Figge
Alex Figge is an American race car driver born in Boulder, Colorado. He started racing professionally in the Star Mazda Championship, capturing one victory at Portland International Raceway in 2000 while driving for World Speed Motorsports.He competed in the US Formula Ford 2000 championship in...
.
For some years the S60 was the car of the factory Volvo team in the Swedish Touring Car Championship
Swedish Touring Car Championship
Swedish Touring Car Championship was a touring car racing series based in Sweden, but also with rounds in Norway. They began operating in 1996, heavily influenced by the British Touring Car Championship and the success of BTCC racing on Swedish television...
, where it finished 2nd in the drivers' championship twice and won the manufacturers' title once.
From 2002 to 2007 there was a S60 one-make racing series as a support series to the Swedish Touring Car Championship
Swedish Touring Car Championship
Swedish Touring Car Championship was a touring car racing series based in Sweden, but also with rounds in Norway. They began operating in 1996, heavily influenced by the British Touring Car Championship and the success of BTCC racing on Swedish television...
, the S60 Challenge Cup, using 26 factory-modified Volvo S60 cars.
External links
- Volvo S60 - Official page
- Volvo S60 Review
- IIHS Safety Test for Volvo S60
- S60R Owner & Enthusiast Site
- New Volvo S60 & V60 - news blog
- Widebody S60R - S60R Build Sponsored By AtSpeed Motorsports