2004 Volvo S60 R

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The 2004 Volvo S60 R was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, packaging the most powerful engine of the Volvo Range, making it a leader in performance efficiency, the five-cylinder 2.5-liter in-line turbocharged, which raises an impressive output of 300 HP and 295 ft. lbs. of torque between 1.950 and 5,250 rpm, due to the new turbo from KKK together with the larger cylinder bore. The Dual Wide Range CVVT is part of the standard equipment of the engine, better adjusting the valve opening times and thus obtaining lower emissions and fuel consumption without affecting the performance increase. Its emissions standards conform to the European Euro 4 standard, satisfying the American LEV requirements. The high torque delivered by the engine is carefully handled by the new Volvo six-speed manual gearbox, improving the connectivity between the driver and the car. There is a five-speed Geartronic automatic transmission, available as optional, monitoring the drivers` driving style and adapting the gearchanging pattern accordingly. The unique Volvo Continuously Control Chassis Concept enhances the safety of handling and control by making extensive use of a sophisticated network of sensors. The Volvo S60 R is scheduled to appear in showrooms beginning with Spring 2003, boasting versatility and performance taken to a whole new level.

Volvo S60 R review:

The Volvo S60 R, unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, is packaged with the most powerful engine in the Volvo range. Volvo`s newly developed five-cylinder 2.5 liter in-line turbocharged power plant produces 300 horsepower and 295 ft. lbs. of torque between 1.950 and 5,250 rpm.

The R engine`s power output per liter of cylinder displacement places it among market leaders for performance efficiency. The engine reaches maximum torque at 1,950 rpm, thanks to the larger cylinder bore and a new turbo from KKK, with a maximum charging pressure of about 1 bar. The high charging pressure significantly raises the temperature of the intake air, so the S60 R is fitted with twin intercoolers.

The engine is equipped with Dual Wide Range CVVT continuously variable valve timing, on both the intake and exhaust camshafts. CVVT adjusts the valve opening times to suit the engine speed and load, lowering fuel consumption and reducing emissions, while increasing performance. The emission standards of the R engine satisfy American LEV requirements and conform to the European Euro 4 standard.

To withstand the increased stresses, pistons and connecting rods have been heavily reinforced and cylinder head cooling has been improved. The oil sump has been re-designed to safeguard oil supply to the engine under extreme G-forces.

New Six-Speed Manual Gearbox

The new Volvo six-speed manual gearbox was specially designed to handle the high torque delivered by the engine. The short-throw shifter allows fast gear changes enhancing the connectivity between the car and driver.

The optional 5 speed Geartronic automatic transmission offers the best of both worlds: the gearbox takes care of all gear changes automatically, or the driver can change gears manually, without a clutch.

The automatic transmission is also adaptive. It monitors the drivers` driving style and adapts the gearchanging pattern accordingly. It also has a "Sport" mode selector in which the automatic transmission changes gears at a higher engine speed and downshifts faster.

Performance by Volvo also means the safety of handling and control that comes from the unique Volvo Four C (Continuously Control Chassis Concept). With this active chassis system, which compensates for road variances using a sophisticated network of sensors, Volvo`s Haldex all-wheel-drive system, DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control), and "performance on demand" versatility, Volvo engineering is taking performance to the next level.

The Volvo S60 R is in showrooms since Spring 2003. End of Volvo S60 R review.