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2012 Volvo S60 R-Design
The 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design sport sedan will get significant horsepower and torque increases when it goes on sale late this summer, the company announced. The S60 R-Design will be powered by Volvo's T6 engine, a turbocharged, inline six-cylinder that will now produce 325 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. (continued below)
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Volvo Announces More Horsepower, Torque for 2012 S60 R-Design
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Source: Volvo | Published: Thu May 05, 2011 |
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The 2012 S60 R-Design will have a starting price of $42,275.
After
developing the all-new S60, which is Volvo's most dynamic model ever, the
chassis team focused on further refining a number of details. "The challenge was
to boost the dynamics without making the chassis feel raw," says Stefan
Sallqvist, manager of vehicle dynamics. Taking the Volvo S60 R-Design to the
next level required a critical dissection of the already capable chassis and the
addition of a number of performance enhancing sub-systems.
Exterior
Design
Helping to set the 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design apart from the S60
are a number of visual design cues. On the outside the cars have an imposing
redesigned lower front fascia with a grille painted in glossy piano black. The
sporty stance is further enhanced with color-matched body components, details in
matte finish and a hexagonal pattern that is repeated both front and rear.
Incorporated within a sporty rear exhaust baffle are distinctive, 90mm twin
exhaust tailpipes and unique R-Design exclusive five-spoke 18-inch diamond cut
wheels emphasize the sporty overall appeal. The introductory, R-Design exclusive
color is Passion Red but the Volvo S60 R-Design also will be available in four
other colors. Additionally, the S60 R-Design features a rear trunk spoiler and
standard Dual Xenons with Active Bending Lights.
Interior Design
Inside, a number of new features help to further differentiate the S60
R-Design. The driver and front passenger sit in sports seats in which the highly
supportive backrest from the S60 is matched by an all-new seat cushion with
deeper side bolsters. The upholstery will be offered in off-black leather with
contrasting stitching and a sport-oriented textured leather accent with an
embossed R-Design logo across the front-seat backrests. The interior also
features a sport steering wheel with R-Design logo, gear selector, sports
pedals, floor mats and a blue watch-dial instrument cluster.
Volvo S60 R-Design: Review (2/2)
Specifications |
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
Powertrain |
Type |
I6, Turbocharged |
Displacement |
180 cu in (2953 cc) |
Power |
325 hp |
Torque |
354 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Redline |
6500 rpm |
Driveline |
All Wheel Drive |
Transmission |
6 Speed Automatic |
Brakes & Tires |
Brakes Front - Rear |
Ventilated Discs - Ventilated Discs |
Tire Size Front - Rear |
235/40 R18 |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
Length |
182.2 in |
Width |
73.4 in |
Height |
58.4 in |
Curb Weight |
n/a |
Performance |
0-60 mph |
5.6 s |
1/4 Mile |
n/a |
60-0 Braking |
n/a |
Top Speed |
130 mph |
Fuel Economy |
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
n/a |
Origin & Price |
Origin |
Sweden |
Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
$42,275 |