Volvo S60
Manufacturer	Volvo Cars
Parent company	Ford Motor Company
Production	2000–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 / All-wheel drive

The Volvo S60 is a compact executive sedan produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo since the year 2000. An all-new S60 is expected for the 2010 model year. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1140x624, 104 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Volvo S60 Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Volvo Cars, or Volvo Personvagnar, is a well-known Swedish automobile maker founded in 1927 in the city of Gothenburg in Sweden. ... “Ford” redirects here. ... This article is about the Belgian city. ... The Volvo S70 and V70 is a compact executive car / mid-size luxury car produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo Cars from 1997 to 2000. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... A 2002 Lincoln Town Car, an example of a flagship luxury sedan A luxury vehicle is a vehicle which provides a great abundance of ease and comfort. ... Alfa Romeo 159, a compact executive car mainly sold in Europe Infiniti G35, an entry-level luxury car for sale in North America and Japan Compact executive car (British English, Mittelklasse in German) or entry-level luxury car (American English) is a car classification which respectively describes large family cars... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... A front-mounted engine describes the placement of an automobile engine in front of or on the front axle. ... Front-wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... Alfa Romeo 159, a compact executive car mainly sold in Europe Infiniti G35, an entry-level luxury car for sale in North America and Japan Compact executive car (British English, Mittelklasse in German) or entry-level luxury car (American English) is a car classification which respectively describes large family cars... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Volvo Cars, or Volvo Personvagnar, is a well-known Swedish automobile maker founded in 1927 in the city of Gothenburg in Sweden. ...

First generation

First generation
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. Accordingly, Volvo marketed the car as heralding a “Revolvolution.” An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The D3 (or Volvo P2) is Fords global full size car automobile platform. ... This article is about a unit of measurement. ... The Volvo B5252S is an example of a straight-5 engine. ... “Gearbox” redirects here. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kerb (sometimes mis-spelled as curb by Americans) weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (such as motor oil and coolant), a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ... U.S. customary units, also known in the United States as English units[1] (but see English unit) or standard units, are units of measurement that are currently used in the USA, in some cases alongside units from SI (the International System of Units — the modern metric system). ... This article is about post-1824 imperial units, see also English unit, U.S. customary units or Avoirdupois. ... The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of volume. ... The Volvo V70 is an executive car produced by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars since 1996. ... The Volvo S80 is an executive car produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo and was introduced in the end of 1997 as a replacement for the rear-wheel drive Volvo 960/S90 sedan. ... The Volvo XC90 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars since 2003. ... Peter Horbury is an automobile designer. ... The Volvo S80 is an executive car produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo and was introduced in the end of 1997 as a replacement for the rear-wheel drive Volvo 960/S90 sedan. ...

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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 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 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. The front suspension components of a Ford Model T. Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ...

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. Early 20th century Alternator made in Budapest, Hungary, in the power generating hall of a hydroelectric station. ... This article refers to a surveillance system. ...

The speedometers in the vehicles are calibrated from the factory and do not require recalibration unless the wheel and overall rolling diameters are changed. Speedometer gauge on a car, showing the speed of the vehicle in miles and kilometres per hour on the out– and inside respectively. ...

305 mm (12.0 in) vented front disc brakes were also fitted alongside special brake pads (and wear indicators) specially designed to cope with high-speed pursuits. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Vehicle brake. ... Brake pads are an important part of braking systems for all types of vehicles that are equipped with drum or disc brakes. ...

From 2001 - 2004 the 2.3 T5 engine was used and 2004 onwards the 2.4 T5 engine is 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 (155mph) may have been removed. There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ...

S60 R

2004 Volvo S60R

First introduced in 2003, Volvo's S60 R boasted AWD (Haldex) mated to a 300 hp / 295 lb·ft (400 N·m) engine. 2004-2005 models came with a 6-speed manual transmission, as well as a 5-speed automatic which allowed only 258 ft-lb. torque. 2006-2007 models were available with a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. The 2006-2007 Automatic Transmission allowed for the full torque of 295lbs. (however, this torque was still limited to 258 ft-lbs. in 1st and 2nd gear) Other aspects which drew the R apart from standard S60's were the four piston brakes (BREMBO) front and rear, optional 18" 5 spoke "Pegasus" wheels, blue faced "R" gauges, standard HID headlights, as well as the 4C suspension system. (4C stands for "continuously controlled chassis concept") The 4C feature allowed the user to select from three modes; Comfort, Sport, and Advanced. 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 throttle maps to be in place, which can be electronically altered to give a different feel when the accelerator is depressed. The S60 R continued the tradition of "R" cars for Volvo beginning in 1995 with the introduction of the 850 T-5 R. This article is about a unit of measurement. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... 15 kW Xenon short-arc lamp used in IMAX projectors High-intensity discharge (HID) lamps include these types of electrical lamps: mercury vapor, metal halide (also HQI), high-pressure sodium (Son), low-pressure sodium (Sox) and less common, xenon short-arc lamps. ... Electronic throttle control (ETC) is an automobile technology which severs the direct link between the accelerator pedal and the throttle. ...

Top Gear reviewed the car in episode 9^[1] 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 civilized, and especially recommended the estate version. Jeremy Clarkson noted "More like a miniature version of the Rolls-Royce Phantom than a serious competitor to the BMW M3." This article is about the current format of the BBC television programme. ... Traction control systems, on current production vehicles, are typically (but not necessarily) electro-hydraulic systems designed to prevent loss of traction (and therefore the control of the vehicle) when excessive throttle or steering is applied by the driver. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson (born 11 April 1960) is an English broadcaster and writer who specialises in motoring. ... The BMW M3 is a high performance version (produced by BMW M GmbH ) of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E90/2/3 3-series. ...

This is the model that Edward Cullen drives in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga

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
• 2.3 T5: 247 hp/184 kW, 330 N m, petrol, turbo (2001 - 2004)
• 2.4 T5: 260 hp/191 kW, 350 N m, petrol, turbo (2004 - present)
• 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

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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. The SPEED World Challenge is an American auto racing series that is sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America. ... Mosport International Raceway, or Mosport Park, is a multi-track facility located north of Bowmanville, Ontario. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ...

Second generation

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The second generation S60 is scheduled to arrive to show rooms some time during 2009. According to Volvo's senior vice-president & design director, Steve Mattin, the all new S60 is expected in late 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, V70, 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. The last of the first generation S60 is set to roll of the factory line in Ghent in December 2008. Image File history File links Gnome_globe_current_event. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The EUCD (for European C/D-class) is Fords global midsize car automobile platform. ... The Volvo B5252S is an example of a straight-5 engine. ... Turbo redirects here. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... The Volvo B5252S is an example of a straight-5 engine. ... Turbodiesel refers to any diesel engine with a turbocharger. ... The Volvo XC60 is a concept car revealed by Volvo at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. ... The EUCD (for European C/D-class) is Fords global midsize car automobile platform. ... The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a line of midsize entry-level luxury automobiles produced by Mercedes-Benz. ... The Audi A4 is a compact executive car produced by the German automaker Audi since 1994. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ...

In early 2008 the second generation Volvo S60 was sighted on Volvo's test facility and also sighted parked at Volvo Torslanda Plant. The new entry level luxury sedan is expected to carry over the radical new look of Volvo that was warmly received by the public with the new Volvo XC60. The S60 is also reported to have the V50 as its new estate version, as the S40 is speculated to end production at the end of the current product cycle in 2009.

See also

• Volvo 850
• Volvo S40

The Volvo 850 was a midsize luxury car, that would also be considered a midsize executive car, produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo Cars from 1992 to 1997 (1993-1997 in the U.S. market. ... The Volvo S40, V40 and V50 are entry-level luxury cars / compact executive cars produced by Volvo Cars. ...

References

External links

• Volvo S60 - Official page
• Volvo S60 Review
• IIHS Safety Test for Volvo S60
• S60R Owner & Enthusiast Site