1956 Volvo Custom by Vizualtech

Engine: Volvo T6
Transmission:  Richmond 6 spd
Disc Brakes:  Volvo V70 R
Ferrari 1965 gauges
Custom chassis and interior.
19´special billet wheels.Read more »

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Volvo's 2011 S60 Slips into its Racing Uniform

If you're searching for a...really naughty version of the 2011 Volvo S60, then look no further than to this race-spec model that's being readied for track by K-PAX Racing to defend the team's 2010 World Challenge GT Manufacturers′ and Drivers′ champion titles. The K-PAX team is preparing two all-wheel drive S60s, which will make their debut at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, in late April, for the fourth round of the World Challenge schedule.

"For the first three races, we′ll run the body style that took us to last year′s championships," said Jim Haughey, Team Owner of K-PAX Racing. "Once fans see the new cars, I think they′ll be very impressed."

K-PAX Racing has not yet revealed any details on the S60's specifications.

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Black-Plate Bargain: 1960 Volvo 544

This 1960 Volvo 544 has a very straight body and a B20 engine that was rebuilt 2000 miles ago according to the seller. It was apparently a daily driver for some time and then recently stored. The two-tone interior looks excellent and the car seems like a great driver for the money. Find it here on Swede Speed in Encinitas, California for only $3900.

The seller does mention some rust below the windows, but it looks to be quite minor based on the photos. The body on this car is clean enough that we wouldn’t want to paint or restore it. Usually these have banged up bumpers and at least a few dings and dents from use. This one seems to have escaped all that. Sort out the suspension and brakes as needed and drive it.

The interior is terrific, and would likely cost a good portion of the asking price to have done. The two tone colors help add some contrast to the stark exterior. We’d lose the steering wheel wrap in favor of a bare wheel if it is in good shape otherwise a black leather cover.

Check out the seller’s Flickr photo album below. This car is photographed too well and too straight to last long at this price.

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Volvo S60 Track Event in Los Angeles Saturday and Sunday

The new S60 is a pivotal model for Volvo, as a competitive entrant into the segment. With impressive sales of its crossover counterpart the XC60, the new sedan looks to be a big seller for the brand.

As such, Volvo is in a midst of launching a big campaign for the car, dubbed the “Naughtiest Volvo Ever.”

Just based on its appearance, we already know the S60 isn’t your usual Volvo – but the brand says it doesn’t drive like one either. As part of the campaign, track days are being held across the country.

There is an event in Los Angeles at the Santa Anita Racetrack tomorrow, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th.

Attendees can participate in a competition to win an Apple iPad, and will also be entered into a contest to win a new Volvo S60 and a trip to Sweden.

The best part though is being able to push the S60 to its limit around the track. It shows that Volvo really believes the S60 has the goods to compete.

As the most promising Volvo in years, we’re looking forward to testing the S60 for ourselves soon

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Volvo's 2011 S60 Slips into its Racing Uniform

If you're searching for a...really naughty version of the 2011 Volvo S60, then look no further than to this race-spec model that's being readied for track by K-PAX Racing to defend the team's 2010 World Challenge GT Manufacturers′ and Drivers′ champion titles. The K-PAX team is preparing two all-wheel drive S60s, which will make their debut at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, in late April, for the fourth round of the World Challenge schedule.

"For the first three races, we′ll run the body style that took us to last year′s championships," said Jim Haughey, Team Owner of K-PAX Racing. "Once fans see the new cars, I think they′ll be very impressed."

K-PAX Racing has not yet revealed any details on the S60's specifications.

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New Volvo S60 Track Event in Los Angeles

The new S60 is a pivotal model for Volvo, as a competitive entrant into the segment. With impressive sales of its crossover counterpart the XC60, the new sedan looks to be a big seller for the brand.

As such, Volvo is in a midst of launching a big campaign for the car, dubbed the “Naughtiest Volvo Ever.”

Just based on its appearance, we already know the S60 isn’t your usual Volvo – but the brand says it doesn’t drive like one either. As part of the campaign, track days are being held across the country.

There is an event in Los Angeles at the Santa Anita Racetrack tomorrow, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th.

Attendees can participate in a competition to win an Apple iPad, and will also be entered into a contest to win a new Volvo S60 and a trip to Sweden.

The best part though is being able to push the S60 to its limit around the track. It shows that Volvo really believes the S60 has the goods to compete.

As the most promising Volvo in years, we’re looking forward to testing the S60 for ourselves soon

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Video: Blindfolded Race Car Driver Laps NZ Track in Volvo S60

There’s a lot of craziness out there – stunts, race drivers and the like. In fact some would even say racing a car around a track is crazy (obviously we wouldn’t be counted as one of that bunch). But try racing around a race track blindfolded. Uh yeah, that is what we could categorize as insane.

But that is exactly what Jonny Reid, a 27-year old driver, did around New Zealand’s Hampton Downs raceway in Auckland.

The event was sponsored by Volvo, with Reid managing a laptime of 1:28, clocking a top speed of 119 mph along the way. Volvo says he was “guided only by the feel of the car, his knowledge of the track and co-driver Earl Bamber’s voice.” Reid took more than one try to get it right and you can check out the whole thing below, captured on video.

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Volvo T5: Howling Engine, Plain Brown Wrapper

Volvo and Performance are not really two synonymous terms. Volvos have always been (well, until recently) square cars for even more square people. Tough engines, comfy seats, angular styling -- great for hauling the kids to soccer practice, not so great for hauling ass. Right? Well, this guy begs to differ:

As it turns out, if you roll up next to a Volvo 850 at a stoplight and it sounds like an angry chainsaw, you probably shouldn’t race it if you want to escape with your dignity intact. Domestic Muscle guys have been learning this lesson the hard way for years. Now, to be sure, Volvo made some quick cars before the T-5 motor came out. The 740 Turbo wagons in the 80′s that could run nose-and-nose with a Porsche 944 come to mind. But it was really the introduction of the 850 Turbo in 1994 that the world began to think of Volvos as something more than Professor-mobiles.

The T5 has been around for quite a while now, and it seems it’s still got some health in it. It’s appeared under the hood of all sorts of performance vehicles, both obvious and not-so-obvious. For instance, if this pulled up next to you at the timing lights at a drag strip, would you expect it to be able to put out 300 horsepower to the wheels with bolt-on modifications?

Probably not. But while the T-5 has come wrapped in a series of slightly different plain brown wrappers, it’s always been a beast of an engine. It was a good enough starting point that Volvo started with a wagon like above, and ended up with this in the BTCC (British Touring Car Championship) in 1994, with the engineering help of TWR.

The original T5 was a sleeved-down version of Volvo’s 2.4L B525 inline-five, which was first introduced in the 850 in ’93. To cope with the heat and pressure of turbocharged combustion, the T5 received thicker cylinder liners that reduced the bore from 83mm to 81mm, while the stroke remained the same at 90mm. The compression in the T5 dropped a full two points, from 10.5 to 8.5:1. When this motor first came out, it had impressive power figures: 222bhp at 5200rpm and 221lb-ft between 2000 and 5200rpm, which was a useful bump in output compared to the regular (2.4 20v) 850′s 168 and 162. By comparison, a ’94 BMW 325i was making 189, a Maxima had 190, a Taurus SHO had 220, and the Saab 9000 had 200 in Turbo form and 225 in Aero form.

More than just the power output, though, the T5 was a fun, characterful motor to operate. Because of it’s odd cylinder count it had a raspy growl to it that was unlike anything else out there (besides the UrS6, which was on it’s way out of production.) After 1999, the five-cylinder gained throttle by wire as well as variable valve timing on the exhaust cam, and power grew again -- to 236 horsepower and 243lb-ft of torque.

Volvo also sold a number of higher-output T5′s during the engine’s hayday. The first was found under the hood of the limited-production, ridiculous-looking 850 T-5R sedan and wagon in 1995. The Bosch Motronic ECU was retuned to allow “overboost” of an extra 1.3psi (11.0 up from 9.7) at wide open throttle for a duration of up to 30 seconds. It used the same hardware as the normal 850 Turbo/T-5 but power output jumped 18bhp to 240. Day-to-day driving would not show much of a difference as it only entered overboost in 2nd gear or higher. The T-5R was 1 or 2 tenths quicker to sixty than a normal Turbo, but while regular models were limited to 142mph, the T-5R was allowed to spin all the way up to 155mph.

The T-5R was renamed the 850R for 96-97, and was mostly the same mechanically. Regular 850 Turbos and 850R Automatics retained the Mitsubishi TD04HL-15g turbocharger, while manual-transmission 850R’s (sadly a Europe-only option) got a larger TD04HL-16t and a remapped ECU good for 250 horsepower, and 285lb-ft (up from 243 in the automatic.)

When the S70 replaced the 850 in ’98, the R model got a useful boost in power as well. Sold in very limited numbers in the US, the V70R AWD was Volvo’s first performance 4WD car. While the 98-99 R AWD used the standard (236bhp) T5 motor mated the XC’s AWD system for 98 and 99, the ’00 V70R received another engine upgrade to further boost performance. The TD04-16g was out, and a much larger TD04-19t was in. Power was up to 261bhp and torque remained at 258 lb-ft, making this the most powerful factory T5 besides the S60R’s motor.

The ultimate evolution of the T5 (at least with a Volvo badge on it, as we’ll see) was found under the hood of the 03-07 Volvo S60R and V70R AWD. Forget about the 4-C variable chassis, huge Brembo brakes, four-wheel-drive, space-age cabin -- the S60R had a monster of an engine. A full 2.5L, this was the last of the really stout T5 motors. It had all sorts of tech goodies it’s regular cousins didn’t -- for instance, infinitely variable valve timing on both cams. The R had a totally redesigned exhaust manifold that flows much better than the original T5 unit (and in fact is a popular upgrade for older T5′s) which was important, because the R used a big honkin’ Borg-Warner KKK K24 instead of the TD04 unit. It breathed it’s 14.7psi of boost through twin side-mounted air to air intercoolers, past improved hard piping to the intake manifold. Power output was up considerably: an even 300bhp and 300lb-ft of torque with the six-speed manual, although only 258lb-ft with the earlier 5-speed automatic.

Completely stock, an S60R AWD with the manual would do a 5.5 second 0-60 and 13.9 at over 100mph in the quarter -- not quite as fast as an M3, but not as expensive, either.

The T5 gradually evolved into two families over it’s lifetime, even though the badging remained the same. When the new-style S40 came out in 2004, it didn’t share much in common with the old engine besides cylinder count. This new engine had a wider bore (83mm vs 81mm) and a longer stroke (93.2mm vs 90.0mm) and ran lower amounts of boost on a smaller, quicker scrolling turbocharger, making it stronger on the low end and less peaky than the old T5. Another change was a switch to a turbocharger integrated into the exhaust manifold itself, rather than bolted on -- a bit of a bummer if you wanted to actually upgrade your T5, as the stock turbo does not flow a lot of air on these new T5′s. Power output was originally 218 horsepower, although as we will see, later applications made more. A lot more.

See, Ford of Europe took an interest in the new T5, mainly for platform-sharing reasons. The 2nd-generation S40, C30, C70, et al shared their basic underpinnings with the 2nd-generation Ford Focus and the 1st-generation Mazda 3. So when Ford was thinking of what engine to put under the hood of their Focus ST, the natural choice was the Volvo T5 that already fit under the hood. Of course they called it a Duratec 2.5, but don’t be fooled -- it’s all Volvo there. The Focus ST (as well as the Mondeo 2.5 Turbo.) Power output was nearly identical -- 217 in the Mondeo, 222 in the Focus ST.

So it’s no coincidence that if you read the spec sheet of a 2009 Ford Focus RS, it looks… suspiciously identical to the spec sheet of a 2003 Volvo S60R. Hmm.

	2003 Volvo S60R AWD	2009 Ford Focus RS
Engine	2521cc Inline-Five Cylinder, Turbo	2521cc Inline-Five Cylinder, Turbo
Bore/Stroke	83.0 x 93.2mm	83.0 x 93.2mm
Valvetrain	DOHC 4v/cyl, 20v	DOHC 4v/cyl, 20v
Compression Ratio	8.50:1	8.50:1
Redline	6500rpm	7050rpm
Horsepower	300bhp@5,250rpm	305bhp@6500rpm
Torque	400nM (295lb-ft) @1950-5250rpm	440nM(325lb-ft) @ 2250-4500rpm

The final send-off to the Focus RS was the limited-production Focus RS500, which had an engine upgrade kit engineered by Mountune. With a larger intercooler, downpipe, high-flow fuel pump, a new airbox, and an ECM retune, the RS500 had an extra 40 horsepower and 14 lb-ft of torque. Although Ford tried to play it off like the only way you could get this engine was in an RS500, you could just buy the kit from Mountune and install it on your regular Focus RS. This has got to be the least-exciting looking 40 horsepower I’ve ever seen.

So, the Mountune… uhh… tuned RS500 was the most powerful production T5 produced, and in fact the most powerful 5-cylinder engine put in a production passenger vehicle. (Take that, Audi!) After the Focus RS leaves production, the T5 is being basically abandoned as a performance engine, taking up that middle-range spot in the new Volvo S60 between the turbo 4 and T6 motors. Ford is moving on to it’s own smaller EcoBoost 4-cylinders, which have comparable power output with less consumption and emissions.

So, with the T5 gradually losing it’s relevance in the marketplace as a “hot” motor (the S40 and relatives have their T5′s tuned to run a lot like the old 2.4L “low-pressure-high-torque” motor), where does that leave the enthusiast that wants a heaping helping of juicy turbocharged 5-cylinder power? Why, the aftermarket, of course!

As you can see, a stock T5 is fast. A T5 with a Garrett GT35 is insane. The 5th gear pull in this car is just plain alarming. And just for reference, this one’s a wagon.

The big name in Volvo tuning has been, and I figure will continue to be, iPd USA. iPd has been making aftermarket and maintenance parts for Volvos since the 60′s, and they’re still the best in the business. A good first performance step for the T-5, as with an fuel-injected turbo engine, is an ECU “reflash.” As I’m sure you know, an ECU reflash changes basic engine map parameters to make more power. In the case of the T-5, iPd ups the boost from 10psi (stock) to 15psi on the stock turbo and injectors, as well as fiddling with timing and injector values. Combined with an exhaust, they claim a jump in power from 236bhp to 285bhp, and 243 to 290 lb-ft of torque -- not bad for a box full of electronics! They also have a bunch of other goodies on offer, including a 3″ stainless downpipe with high-flow catalyst, heavy-duty ignition coils, heavier wastegate springs and boost control solenoids, MSD ignition coils, etc. The real whammy is the iPd Stage III upgrade kit, which is a comprehensive bolt-on performance kit that produces some serious power. (Shown above). iPd’s Stage III demonstrator also had some other performance goodies, including an S60R exhaust manifold, the Reverse Intercooler Piping Kit, water/methanol injection, and a fully reworked chassis.

The main part of the Stage III kit is the larger TD04HL-18T turbocharger off the European-market R model. With the 3″ downpipe and the iPd exhaust as well as a custom-tuned Stage III ECU, the kit is good for 300+whp on stock internals, injectors, all that. iPd also has a slew of other individual upgrades for a T5, including phenolic intake manifold spacers, a 30% larger drop-in intercooler, a reverse intercooler piping kit (which lower intake temps at the throttle body by 12°C and allowing more boost on the same timing), a polyeurothane top motor mount… you get the point. If you’re looking for one-stop shopping to make your T-5 quick, iPd is a good place to start.

Tuning house EuroSport also offers upgrades for Volvo T5′s as well, including Forge BOV kits, dowpipes, exhausts, RICA tunes, intake setups, and a snazzy carbon-fibre valve cover (geez!) VMS (Volvo Motor Sports) offers additional upgrades for the T5, including heavy-duty shot peened H-beam connecting rods for old or new style T5′s, a choice of big intercoolers, and a big damn GT3076R turbocharger with an internal wastegate for making serious power.

If you want more info on tuning a T5-engined Volvo, there’s a great write-up on the Turbobricks Forums. Forum support for Volvos is one of the upsides of owning one, as they have a large and highly fanatical fan base that knows every in and out of these cars. Also check out the forums at Swedespeed, Volvospeed, VolvoForums, and of course The Brickboard.

While looking for suitable T-5 videos, I came across the user JCViggen1 on Youtube. Despite the Saab user handle, he has a track-prepped 850 T-5R that he flogs fairly reguarly on the Nurburgring. Check out some of the “fast” machinery he’s passing on this wet track day at the Nordschliefe. And people think Volvos are slow! Just listen to that monster spool up.

Hopefully this trip through T-5 land has helped to brush aside any preconceived notions that Volvos are for boring old people. Then again, hopefully it hasn’t. More sleepers for us!

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New 2011 Volvo S60 R-Design video reviews

When Volvo UK invited us to attend their UK Press Launch to celebrate the new range of Swedish vehicles for 2011, we grasped the opportunity with both hands. This would be our first video review ever, and most importantly, would mark our breakthrough into the British car scene as a fresh, web-only outlet.

A whole day’s worth of filming, some new gadgets and a long countryside trip later, we found ourselves staring at some awesome high-definition footage of two vehicles which Volvo let us get our mits on; the 2011 Volvo S60 R-Design T3 and the 2011 Volvo V60 R-Design D3.

Below is our video review of the former; a well-designed “new generation” Volvo aiming to appeal to the younger-age segment of the market. The full text review with some sumptuous camera shots is on its way, but in the meantime, enjoy…

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New Volvo V60 2.4 D5 Lux

Remember the past, Volvo estate? Swedish parent with stunning style hangar, but a little more space inside? Led by people with straw in his hair and beard in their states, they are the only cars on the road that actually looks better with each panel beaten and 200 000 miles per hour, than when it was new.

Now look at the shiny, curved, a beautiful piece of automotive sculpture and the time for Volvo in recent years. Volvo will sell a preview of the new V60 station wagon for those who are only interested in the indestructible beast. You never see a load strains the little deer back to boarding school, because once aboard, you will do well, you get more than their smaller fields in the cargo area.

What you see V60s are sold in the family of fashionistas, the people that one way or another, would be seduced by the argument on that painful Volvo V60 is the "bad", this brutal operation shall take (their words not ours) on Site Volvo V60 Naughty naughty and undergo tests to monitor.

The question is, will they be equal? If you really Mercedes, BMW and Audi to Volvo? If looks were the only way to measure the response was pretty clear "that" and we would all be on the market. As it is, there are some rigorous testing new Volvo station wagon to go through before you can judge whether it really as good as it looks, or is it really more for show than go.

With the new Volvo V60 will decide your best foot forward, it is clear that the total price of £ 32,165 V60 D5 SE Lux Premium now comes under the microscope test track.
Volvo is no longer owned by Ford and a long-term effects are still unclear, but the V60 is still sitting on Henry EUCD platform that all of the S-Max and Mondeo support to the Land Rover Freelander species when it comes to parents known to throw a double six. But, as we have seen very interesting S80, it is entirely within the Volvo is able to provide a complete mess of raw materials and promising as this. However, there are changes - a stiffer front subframe, firmly attached to the frame and suspension riddle lead - seems reasonable.

In fact there are a lot of pride here. In assessing the work as it tends not deal with things like skills away from our testers, such as the evaluation of beauty contests, but it's only fair to mention that the V60 form, proportions and details are a lot other assets to win even if we will see, were made in the price.

Praise is also due to the decision by Volvo to their engines, a move that seems a little foresight, as they now have to pay for alternative Ford. 2.4-liter D5 is driven by a strong more than 25-cylinder diesel engines available, but despite its 202bhp and 310 lbs ft of torque, it was decided to concentrate the entire front wheels, but the platform is compatible with all four wheels.

The six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are available, and also a bit wrong with the others (except the need for changes in the sequential mode to promote), it costs £ 1,450 and create a large (15 percent) hit on the consumption of fuel and emissions-based company car tax band jump from F to H. We have no objection.

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Review - design of new Volvo V60 2.4 D5 Lux

Remember the past, Volvo estate? Swedish parent with stunning style hangar, but a little more space inside? Led by people with straw in his hair and beard in their states, they are the only cars on the road that actually looks better with each panel beaten and 200 000 miles per hour, than when it was new.
Now look at the shiny, curved, a beautiful piece of automotive sculpture and the time for Volvo in recent years. Volvo will sell a preview of the new V60 station wagon for those who are only interested in the indestructible beast. You never see a load strains the little deer back to boarding school, because once aboard, you will do well, you get more than their smaller fields in the cargo area.

What you see V60s are sold in the family of fashionistas, people who somehow, there would be seduced by the argument on that painful Volvo V60 is the "bad", its bold cargo will see (their words not ours) site on Volvo V60 Naughty naughty and undergo tests to monitor.
The question is, will they be equal? If you really Mercedes, BMW and Audi to Volvo? If looks were the only way to measure the response was pretty clear "that" and we would all be on the market. As it is, there are some rigorous testing new Volvo station wagon to go through before you can judge whether it really as good as it looks, or is it really more for show than go.

With the new Volvo V60 will decide your best foot forward, it is clear that the total price of £ 32,165 V60 D5 SE Lux Premium now comes under the microscope test track.
Volvo is no longer owned by Ford and a long-term effects are still unclear, but the V60 is still sitting on Henry EUCD platform that all of the S-Max and Mondeo support to the Land Rover Freelander species when it comes to parents known to throw a double six. But, as we have seen very interesting S80, it is entirely within the Volvo is able to provide a complete mess of raw materials and promising as this. However, there are changes - a stiffer front subframe, firmly attached to the frame and suspension riddle lead - seems reasonable.

In fact there are a lot of pride here. In assessing the work as it tends not deal with things like skills away from our testers, such as the evaluation of beauty contests, but it's only fair to mention that the V60 form, proportions and details can a lot of other assets to win even if we will see, were made in the price.

Praise is also due to the decision by Volvo to their engines, a move that seems a little foresight, as they now have to pay for alternative Ford. 2.4-liter D5 is driven by a strong more than 25-cylinder diesel engines available, but despite its 202bhp and 310 lbs ft of torque, it was decided to concentrate the entire front wheels, but the platform is compatible with all four wheels.

The six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are available, and also a bit wrong with the others (except the need for changes in the sequential mode to promote), it costs £ 1,450 and create a large (15 percent) hit on the consumption of fuel and emissions-based company car tax band jump from F to H. We have no objection.

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2011 Volvo V60 specifications and features with price details

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Performance Volvo has long been recognized as a car without the noise. Modifications V60 Volvo S60 sedan same, only a slight increase cargo capacity. 2.0T models can produce 297 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque or T6 pumps out 330 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque.

2011 Volvo V60 Using a 18-inch wheels or 20 inch wheels. The car has two chassis options that are distinguished by the chassis can be found on the front and rear subframes silencer. More dynamic new chassis is supported by an electronic system that sharpens sporty. V60 wagon adalh first sports car equipped with Advanced Stability Control. You’ll find the T6 engine with 3.0 liter capacity capable of producing 304 bhp and 440 Nm of toque. This car can reach speeds of 0 to 100 km / h in just 6.6 seconds with a top speed of 250 km /.

You can get a Volvo V60 with a base price of € 34,000. selection capacity of 2.4 liter diesel engine and 2.0 liter engine variants inline five-cylinder Volvo could be an alternative option for you. This machine is capable of producing 151kW/420Nm and 121kW/400Nm respectively. Engine 2.4-liter twin-turbo diesel D5 reach speeds of 0-100km / h in just 7.9 seconds a good time with manual or automatic transmission. Gasoline engine six-cylinder fits all standard models. Powershift transmission uses a six-speed automatic transmission.

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2010 HEICO SPORTIV Volvo V60

World premiere for the new Volvo V60 by HEICO SPORTIV at the Essen Motor Show. On top HEICO SPORTIV shows the up to 330 HP strong version off the new Volvo S60.

Even at a glance, it becomes immediately apparent that HEICO SPORTIV has just the right ingredients to stimulate all the observer's senses! The front view already indulges the onlooker with clear contours thanks to a two-part front spoiler. 

"We've given the Volvo S60 and V60 the expressiveness which potential owners of such a dynamic vehicle crave for," explains HEICO SPORTIV General Manager, Holger Hedtke. 

Uncompromising in functionality and design.

The front spoiler is mounted on the original bumper and melts seamlessly into the entirety of the Volvo S60 and V60's contours. The design element made of low-weight, flexible polyurethane plastic (PUR-R-RIM) fulfills the latest pedestrian protection guidelines.

At the back, the PUR-R-RIM rear skirt in diffusor look cites the form of a diffusor, faithfully enfolding the left and right oval end-pipes of the quad outlet exhaust system.

As an optional add-on, HEICO SPORTIV also offers a matching carbon or alternative a stainless steel inlay. For vehicles with the original rear skirt, a dual-pipe exhaust variant is available in the familiar "left-right arrangement".

Manifold innovation under the hood.

The essential ingredients, however, are the ECU upgrades offered by HEICO SPORTIV. With the D3, D5 and D5 AWD diesel engines, these are implemented by reprogramming the engine control unit, with gasoline engines by means of e.motion. 

HEICO SPORTIV e.motion stands for "efficiency in motion" and describes an additional engine control unit that, thanks to straightforward "plug & play technology", can be quickly installed and enabled by any authorized HEICO SPORTIV partner – worldwide!

Thanks to e.motion, the Volvo S60 2.0T generates a colossal 47 bhp more than its series-produced counterpart (currently 250 bhp/184 kW) and a maximum torque of 350 Nm (additional 50 Nm). In the 4-wheel drive version of the Volvo S60 T6, the engine power is boosted to 330 bhp (243 kW) and 460 Nm, allowing the top-of-the-range model to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds (series version: 6.5 seconds) and reach a maximum speed of 250 km/h (limited). Naturally, all HEICO SPORTIV ECU upgrades fulfill the rigorous Euro 5 emissions classification standard. Further tuning programs for the T3, T4 and T5 engine variants are under development.

For those with an attentiveness to craftsmanship and timeless design.

HEICO SPORTIV also sets new highlights when it comes to the interior. With perfect craftsmanship, finest quality leather was set and worked with a sure taste for style on the dashboard, door trims and the center console. Supplemented with aluminum add-ons like pedal set, footrest and gear shift knob.

Diversified menu to choose from.

HEICO SPORTIV sees itself as a fully integrated supplier able to fulfill the customer's every wish. The menu is finished off with sport springs and the 18"-20" VOLUTION® sport wheel program.

The world premiere of the Volvo V60 by HEICO SPORTIV will be on display at the booth of Continental at the Essen Motor Show (26th November - 5th December 2010).

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2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

At the Los Angeles Design Challenge Competition, Volvo took the open-air experience at a whole new level with its ‘lighter than a Formula 1 racing car’ study project – the Volvo Air Motion. Besides its strong yet ultra-light body structure, the Air Motion concept cars vehicle further adds to its superlatives eco-friendliness, as it is not using a single drop of gasoline while driving wild.

Volvo Air Motion is a sports cars that runs on powerful, yet simple compressed air motors that, unlike an internal combustion engine, cools down under load rather than heat up. The air tank is centrally mounted and receives compressed air through wind-powered air replenishment sites that float 1000ft in the air. Its beautiful Scandinavian body is designed like a clam shell and sculptured from ultra light carbon fiber.

2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

Tipping the scales at under 1,000 pounds (453 kg), the Volvo Air Motion Concept is lighter than a Formula One car and employs a similar open-wheel configuration.

2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

The 2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept was developed around the idea that minimizing the weight and complexity means maximizing driving enjoyment. Volvo built the cars with fewer components and replaced the heavy internal combustion engine with powerful, yet simple, compressed air motors.
To compress the air needed for the centrally mounted air tank, Air Replenishment Sites are used. Powered by air turbines floating 1,000ft in the air they harness the power of the wind and convert it to electricity to provide the compression. The motors cool down with increased load, instead of heating up, which eliminates the need for cooling systems. The chassis, interior and suspension employ an integrated design which brings a notable contribution to the lowered weight.

Aimed at the driving enthusiast, by a company synonymous with safety and environmental care, the Volvo Air Motion Concept demonstrates the beauty and purity of Scandinavian design and delivers a guilt free, raw driving experience.

2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

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2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

At the Los Angeles Design Challenge Competition, Volvo took the open-air experience at a whole new level with its ‘lighter than a Formula 1 racing car’ study project – the Volvo Air Motion. Besides its strong yet ultra-light body structure, the Air Motion concept cars vehicle further adds to its superlatives eco-friendliness, as it is not using a single drop of gasoline while driving wild.

Volvo Air Motion is a sports cars that runs on powerful, yet simple compressed air motors that, unlike an internal combustion engine, cools down under load rather than heat up. The air tank is centrally mounted and receives compressed air through wind-powered air replenishment sites that float 1000ft in the air. Its beautiful Scandinavian body is designed like a clam shell and sculptured from ultra light carbon fiber.

2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

Tipping the scales at under 1,000 pounds (453 kg), the Volvo Air Motion Concept is lighter than a Formula One car and employs a similar open-wheel configuration.

2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

The 2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept was developed around the idea that minimizing the weight and complexity means maximizing driving enjoyment. Volvo built the cars with fewer components and replaced the heavy internal combustion engine with powerful, yet simple, compressed air motors.
To compress the air needed for the centrally mounted air tank, Air Replenishment Sites are used. Powered by air turbines floating 1,000ft in the air they harness the power of the wind and convert it to electricity to provide the compression. The motors cool down with increased load, instead of heating up, which eliminates the need for cooling systems. The chassis, interior and suspension employ an integrated design which brings a notable contribution to the lowered weight.

Aimed at the driving enthusiast, by a company synonymous with safety and environmental care, the Volvo Air Motion Concept demonstrates the beauty and purity of Scandinavian design and delivers a guilt free, raw driving experience.

2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

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