Fastest Volvo

According to a Sept. 18, 2002 press release:

Fastest Volvos ever, the S60 R and V70 R will make their debut at the
Paris Motor Show in two weeks time.

With 300bhp under the bonnet, the new Rs are capable of accelerating
from 0-60mph in 5.5 seconds and bristle with the latest technology.

Top of the list is Haldex all-wheel drive, a new six-speed manual
gearbox, Brembo brakes and a computer system that controls suspension
settings."

 

Out of curiosity, how much do they weigh?

 

Volvo S60 R: 3571 lbs, 1621 kg
Volvo V70 R: 3757 lbs, 1704 kg

 

Where have you been for 5 months? The R's have been available in the UK
since about June time.

We have a revised R with different suspension settings, and vastly different
software for the powertrain and Active C systems on sale this month too.

Still not a genuine 300bhp though- you need 98 octane to get anywhere near
that.

Tim..

 

How is this different from the 2004 models?

 

One year!

 

That press release was over 2 years old. They were introduced 2 years
ago in Paris.

 

Ahh. Okay. So my 264 is still faster than them.

Was there a listed top speed?

 

I look ,dribble ,and try not to lust when I see these figures, but my 740 is
paid for .

 

hey that's a lot of extra weight to pull along isn't it why so much when
they saved weight by going front wheel drive ..????????????

 

The listed top speed for both models is 250 km/h (155 mph). Of course
electronicly restricted.

/Erik Lidén

 

Ahh, okay. The engine in my 264 has been tested to that in a
previous vehicle (heavier, larger frontal area, worse aerodynamics
and greater rolling resistance). Just haven't had an opportunity
to test the 264 yet. After all, the maximum speed limit in my
state is 110km/h.