which transform the R into quite a looker. Tasteful 18-inch alloy wheels (17s are standard) do justice to the gaping wheel arches, a new front bumper feeds more air to the engine and reduces lift by 25 percent, and a subtle deck spoiler adds an M5 touch to the trunklid while reducing lift by 20 percent. Inside, the dash, the steering wheel, the shift knob, and the door handles feature blue stitching, which looks good if you notice it against the black leather. The sport seats, contrasted in tan hides, are which would become well acquainted with the R’s taillights. Roughly 5000 Rs are heading to the U.S.—70-percent sedans and 30-percent V70R wagons—and they’re arriving now. Don’t wait too long, or you may be stuck with a salesperson trying to unload a T5.●
how far Volvo has come with the R, not to mention the leap from the T5 and AWD. And keep in mind that for the R’s money the only other sedans in the same league are the Audi A4 3.0 Quattro, the BMW 330i Performance Package, the Cadillac CTS, and the Infiniti G35, all of VOLVO S60R AWD Vehicle type: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181.3 in Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71.0 in Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.0 in Ground clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.2 in Curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3717 lb Weight distribution, F/R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56.9/43.1% Fuel capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18.5 gal Oil capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.0 qt Water capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.4 qt
Price as tested: $41,550 Price and option breakdown: base Volvo S60R (includes $685 freight), $37,510; leather seats, $1495; in-dash 4-CD changer, $1200; 18-inch wheels and tires, $995; Climate package (consists of heated front seats and rain-sensing wipers), $350
C / D TEST RESULTS ACCELERATION Seconds Zero to 30 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.9 40 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.8 50 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3 60 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.5 70 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.4 80 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.0 90 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.0 100 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.9 110 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.7 120 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.2 130 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.6 140 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.4 Street start, 5–60 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.5 Top-gear acceleration, 30–50 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2 50–70 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.7 Standing 1/4-mile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.0 sec @ 101 mph Top speed (governor limited) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 mph
INTERIOR SAE volume, front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 cu ft rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 cu ft luggage space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 cu ft Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bucket Seat adjustments . . .fore and aft, seatback angle, front height, rear height, lumbar support Restraint systems, front . . . . . .manual 3-point belts; driver and passenger front, side, and curtain airbags rear . . . . . . . .manual 3-point belts, outboard curtain airbags General comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .poor fair good excellent Fore-and-aft support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .poor fair good excellent Lateral support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .poor fair good excellent
Sound system: Volvo AM/FM-stereo radio/CD changer, 10 speakers ENGINE Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .turbocharged and intercooled 5-in-line, aluminum block and head Bore x stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.27 x 3.66 in, 83.0 x 93.2mm Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 cu in, 2521cc Compression ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.5:1 Engine-control system . . . . . . . . . .Bosch Motronic ME7.01 with port fuel injection Emissions controls . . . . . . .3-way catalytic converter, feedback air-fuel-ratio control Turbocharger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KKK Waste gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .integral Maximum boost pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.7 psi Valve gear . . . .belt-driven double overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters, continuously variable intake- and exhaust-valve timing Power (SAE net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300 bhp @ 5500 rpm Torque (SAE net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm Redline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6500 rpm
BRAKING 70–0 mph @ impending lockup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 ft Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .none light moderate heavy HANDLING Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.88 g Understeer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .minimal moderate excessive
SUSPENSION F: . . . . . . . . . . . .ind, strut located by a control arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: . . .ind; 1 lower control arm, 1 trailing link, 1 lateral link, and 1 toe-control link per side; coil springs; anti-roll bar STEERING Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rack-and-pinion, power-assisted Turns lock-to-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5 Turning circle curb-to-curb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.7 ft
DRIVETRAIN Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-speed manual Final-drive ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.77:1, electronic limited slip Gear Ratio Mph/1000 rpm Max. test speed I 3.38 5.5 36 mph (6500 rpm) II 2.05 9.1 59 mph (6500 rpm) III 1.43 13.1 85 mph (6500 rpm) IV 1.09 17.1 111 mph (6500 rpm) V 0.87 21.5 140 mph (6500 rpm) VI 0.70 26.7 148 mph (5550 rpm)
FUEL ECONOMY EPA city driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 mpg EPA highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 mpg C/D-observed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 mpg INTERIOR SOUND LEVEL Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 dBA Full-throttle acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 dBA 70-mph cruising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 dBA
CURRENT BASE PRICE* dollars x 1000
CHASSIS/BODY Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .unit construction Body material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .welded steel stampings
Major standard accessories: power steering, windows, seats, and locks; A/C; cruise control; tilting and telescoping steering wheel; rear defroster
BRAKES F: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.9 x 1.3-in vented disc R: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.9 x 1.1-in vented disc Power assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vacuum with anti-lock control WHEELS AND TIRES Wheel size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.0 x 18 in Wheel type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cast aluminum Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pirelli P Zero Rosso, 235/40ZR-18 95Y Test inflation pressures, F/R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33/34 psi
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107.0 in Track, F/R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61.3/60.7 in 0—60 mph 1/4- mile
ACCELERATION seconds
BRAKING 70—0 mph, feet
ROADHOLDING 300-foot skidpad, g
EPA CITY FUEL ECONOMY mpg
BMW 330xi
AUDI S4 QUATTRO
AUDI S4 QUATTRO
VOLVO S60R AWD
BMW 330xi
JAGUAR X-TYPE 3.0
VOLVO S60R AWD
VOLVO S60R AWD
AUDI S4 QUATTRO
JAGUAR X-TYPE 3.0
VOLVO S60R AWD
BMW 330xi
JAGUAR X-TYPE 3.0
JAGUAR X-TYPE 3.0
VOLVO S60R AWD
AUDI S4 QUATTRO (estimated)
JAGUAR X-TYPE 3.0
BMW 330xi
BMW 330xi
AUDI S4 QUATTRO
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