2003 Volvo S60 R
First, there was Volvo’s Performance Concept Car (PCC), which presented an exciting glimpse into the future of high-performance driving. The production version of the PCC, the Volvo S60R, is an high-performance car featuring an adaptive active chassis, a 300-horsepower engine, Servotronic Steering, powerful Brembo brakes, and a Haldex electronically controlled all-wheel-drive.
The Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept, aptly called Four-C, employs seven electronic sensors to collect data on the movement of the car, adjusting shock valve damping almost instantaneously, based on driving style and road conditions.
Under the hood of the Volvo S60R is a turbocharged 2.5 liter, 5-cylinder engine, which provides 300 hp and 295 ft/lbs of torque at 2,100 rpm, propelling the car to 155 mph (electronically limited). Two transmissions will be offered: an all-new compact 6-speed manual gearbox, developed by Volvo Cars, and a 5-speed Geartonic semiautomatic, which allows full automatic or manual gear selection.
Equally up to the task of bringing all of this fun to a safe stop are the four-piston Brembo brakes with aluminum calipers to help reduce heat buildup. Anti-lock brakes, traction control and Volvo’s Dynamic Stability Control System (DSTC) are all standard on the S60R.
The Volvo S60R will debut at the Paris Motor Show on September 26, 2002. A wagon version, the Volvo V70R based on the same technology, will be unveiled at the same time.
In Detail
| engine | Turbocharged Inline-5 |
| position | Front Transverse |
| aspiration | Turbocharged |
| valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl |
| displacement | 2435 cc / 148.6 in³ |
| power | 223.7 kw / 300 bhp |
| specific output | 123.2 bhp per litre |
| torque | 399.97 nm / 295.0 ft lbs @ 2100 rpm |
| driven wheels | Haldex 4WD |
| front tires | 235/45R-18 |
| rear tires | 235/40R-18 |
| front brakes | Brembro Discs w/4-Pot calipers, ABS, DSTC |
| f brake size | x 330 mm / x 13.0 in |
| rear brakes | Brembro Discs w/4-Pot calipers, ABS, DSTC |
| r brake size | x 330 mm / x 13.0 in |
| transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| top speed | ~249.4 kph / 155.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~5.7 seconds |
Story by Volvo, Edited by Supercars.net
