2010 Volvo S60 details

Details and photos with the 2010 Volvo S60 have just been released today ahead of the vehicle's public debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show on March 2nd.

Featuring a more dynamic aspect that the generation it replaces the 2010 Volvo S60 comes with a number of systems that improve ride quality and safety that will definitely make if a tough competitor in its segment.

Some on these systems found on the 2010 Volvo S60 include the Advanced Stability Control (first ever in a sedan), Corner Traction Control or Pedestrian Detection which can avoid collision with a pedestrian at up to 35 km/h.

As far as powertrain options the 2010 Volvo S60 will be available with a choice of five petrol engines and three diesels, out of which the most

powerful is the 3.0 litres T6 that packs 304 bhp and 440 Nm of torque while the most efficient version is the 1.6 D DRIVe that delivers 115 bhp and 270 Nm of torque and need 4.3 l of fuel per 100 km (EU Combined).

The 2010 Volvo S60 price was not announced.

Volvo press release :

The all-new Volvo S60 has its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on the 2^nd of March.

Itmakes its entry into one of the automotive world's toughest segmentsbacked by an extrovert attitude never before seen in Volvo showrooms.

The all-new S60 has been sculpted to move you - both physically and emotionally.

Itis also without a doubt the most dynamic car model Volvo has everpresented - and its Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake is agroundbreaking safety feature.

"Thesporty design delivers a visual promise of enthusiastic drivingcharacteristics and I can assure you that the all-new S60 truly livesup to that promise. Its driving properties are better than those of anyprevious Volvo. What is more, the car's innovative new technologieshelp you become both a better and a safer driver," says Volvo CarsPresident and CEO Stephen Odell.

With the all-newVolvo S60, Volvo Cars is advancing its position in one of the carworld's most competitive segments: CD Premium.

"Thecompetition is razor-sharp and the customers know exactly what theywant. The emphasis is on emotional stance, sporty design and dynamicdriving properties. Success in this segment means a lot for the brand'simage and we are convinced that the all-new S60 will be one of thestrongest contenders," says Stephen Odell.

Coupe with surprising rear doors

Theall-new S60 is sportier and more dynamic than any previous Volvo. Butit is still an unmistakeable representative of Scandinavian design atits best.

"The S60 has been sculpted to move you.Every single line in its design is there to transport you bothphysically and emotionally. Its profile radiates so much coupe feelingthat the rear doors come as something of a pleasant surprise when youexamine the car close-up," says Volvo Cars' Design Director PeterHorbury.

Virtually all the lines were penned tocarve out the dynamic profile. The C-pillar of the all-new S60stretches sensually all the way to the tail lamps - and the slimcoupe-like roof line is accompanied by a new contour on the shoulderson either side of the lower body, creating a gentle yet powerful doublewave from the headlamps at the front to the tail lamps at the rear.

Thedip in the middle of the double wave visually pushes the car down. Thisenhances the stance and makes the car look sleeker and lower. Thesculpted bonnet and the short overhangs front and rear also emphasisethe sports car feel.

The most dynamic Volvo ever

Theall-new S60 is exceptional also from the keen driver's perspective. Itis without a doubt the most dynamic car model Volvo has ever presented.

"Thisproject has been about pure passion for the task of driving Volvo'schassis development expertise to its very pinnacle. We've crossed intoterritory where we've never been before," says Stefan Sällqvist, who isin charge of developing the chassis of the all-new S60.

Thesedan can be specified with a choice of two chassis. On the Europeanmarket the newly developed dynamic chassis is standard, while mostmarkets in North America and Asia will have the comfort chassis asstandard with the sport variant available as an option.

Thedifference between the two chassis alternatives is to be found in thedampers and the front and rear subframes. Here the comfort variant hasa somewhat softer setting to give a smoother ride on poorer roadsurfaces.

Every single detailed refined

"Thespotlight was on giving the concept of comfort a whole new dimension.The dynamic chassis has an alert, quick-responding architecture thatputs the focus on the driving experience, yet without diluting theimpression of a comfortable ride," explains Stefan Sällqvist.

Duringthe development process, the chassis team carved out a holisticsolution featuring changes and refinements for virtually every singledetail that influences a car's driving properties. This includesimproved steering, stiffer springs and bushes as well as more dampingthan in any previous Volvo.

The software in the AWD(All Wheel Drive) system has been modified to allow the four-wheeldrive variants (four-wheel drive is standard in the T6 and optionalwith the D5) of the all-new Volvo S60 to exploit the sporty new chassisto the limit.

All variants of the new S60 can bespecified with the advanced, self-adjusting FOUR-C active chassis. TheFOUR-C active chassis has been modified and refined for better controland more comfortable feel compared to previous Volvos.

First sedan with Advanced Stability Control

Thedynamic new chassis in the all-new Volvo S60 is backed up by a range ofelectronic systems that sharpen the sporty driving experience stillfurther.

The S60 is the first sedan model on themarket with Advanced Stability Control. With a new roll angle sensor,it is possible to identify any skidding tendency at a very early stage.This means that the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) canstep in earlier and with greater precision. Advanced Stability Controlis a great asset in dynamic driving involving considerable lateralforces, thus improving handling and rapid avoidance manoeuvres.

Corner Traction Control for tighter cornering

CornerTraction Control is a new feature that uses torque vectoring so the cartakes curves even more smoothly. This technology is a furtherrefinement of the DSTC system. When cornering, the car's inner drivenwheel is braked at the same time as more power is transmitted to theouter driven wheel. This allows the driver to take the curve moretightly while reducing any tendency to understeer.

Ahighly advanced braking system is an important part of the dynamicdriving properties of the all-new S60. The sedan is equipped with anumber of features that interact to provide the shortest possiblestopping distance in all scenarios.

Exclusive quality inside

Theinterior of the all-new S60 takes Volvo Cars to a new dimension interms of exclusive quality. In addition, Volvo Cars' designers haveadded in excitement, contrast and playfulness to the rationalsimplicity of Scandinavian design tradition.

"Theinterior has a more extrovert attitude than before, but without losingany of its practical Scandinavian roots. The all-new S60 brings us upto a whole new level when it comes to the integral experience ofcolour, form, material and technology," says Peter Horbury.

Scandinaviandesign is often described with rational adjectives such asfunctionality, simplicity and clarity. When creating the all-new S60,the design team also added in a modern touch, details that generateexcitement, contrast and playfulness.

The interiorof the all-new S60 is lavish in terms of its driver-oriented details,but it is still a five-seater car offering comfortable space for allits occupants. The sculpted outer rear seats give the passenger in themiddle welcome side support. Knee space in the rear seat has increasedby 30 mm compared with the previous-generation S60. The rear seatsplits 40/60 and the boot opening has been made 107 mm wider than inthe previous-generation S60.

Most high-tech Volvo ever - with Pedestrian Detection

The sporty interior of the all-new S60 is also the most advanced high-tech environment ever offered to a Volvo driver.

"Theinterior of the all-new S60 is all about innovative design in twoareas: form and technology. The design is characterised by sportyfreshness down to the smallest detail. The technological aspectincludes all those smart solutions that contribute to a drivingexperience unlike that of any other Volvo - from collision avoidancesafety and comfort systems to infotainment and audio excellence ofabsolute world class," says Tomas Ahlborg, Project Director for theall-new S60.

PedestrianDetection with full auto brake is a groundbreaking technologicalsolution. It can detect pedestrians who walk into the road in front ofthe car, warn the driver - and automatically apply full braking powerif the driver does not respond in time.

"We are trulyproud of our success in making our technology so reliable that we canoffer a complete system that can avoid a collision with a pedestrian bydetecting, alerting and applying full braking. It's a world first, tothe best of our knowledge. With this technology we have increased thebraking force in our automatic braking system from fifty percent tofull stopping power," says Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Advisor atVolvo Cars.

Can avoid collision with a pedestrian at up to 35 km/h

Inan emergency situation the driver first receives an audible warningcombined with a flashing light in the windscreen's head-up display. Atthe same time, the car's brakes are pre-charged. If the driver does notreact to the warning and an accident is imminent, full braking power isautomatically applied.

Pedestrian Detection with FullAuto Brake can avoid a collision with a pedestrian at speeds of up to35 km/h if the driver does not react in time. At higher speeds, thefocus is on slowing down the car as much as possible prior to theimpact.

Alower speed of impact means that the risk of serious injury issignificantly reduced. For instance, if speed is cut from 50 km/h to 25km/h, Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake is expected to reducethe fatality risk by as much as 20 percent and in some cases by up to85 percent.

City Safety standard

The all-new Volvo S60 also features City Safety as standard.

WithCity Safety, the car automatically brakes if the driver fails to reactin time when the vehicle in front slows down or stops - or if he or sheis driving too fast towards a stationary object. The system can lessenor even entirely avoid low-speed rear-end impacts at speeds up to 30kilometres an hour.

More powerful T6 version

Duringits first year of production, the all-new Volvo S60 will be availablewith a variety of diesel and petrol engines spanning the range from aneconomical 115 horsepower DRIVe version to an eager high-performanceturbocharged version producing 304 horsepower.

TheT6 petrol engine has a displacement of 3.0 litres and has been improvedstill further, primarily thanks to lower internal friction. It nowpumps out 304 hp and no less than 440 Nm of torque. Acceleration from0-100 km/h takes 6.5 seconds and top speed is 250 km/h.

Atthe same time, Volvo Cars' engine specialists have succeeded in cuttingfuel consumption by about 10 percent to 10.2 l/100 km (EU Combined,preliminary figure).

The engine's power is deliveredto the wheels via Volvo's second-generation six-speed automaticGeartronic transmission. New valves and lower friction mean fastergearchanges than before. AWD (All-Wheel Drive) is standard on the T6.

New direct-injected two-litre engine

Thenew four-cylinder 2.0 GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection)engine has a displacement of two litres and produces a generous 203 hp,with 300 Nm of torque available from 1750 rpm. Acceleration from 0-100km/h takes 7.7 seconds with the manual gearbox and 8.2 seconds with theautomatic. The top speed figures are 235 km/h (manual) and 230 km/h(automatic).

The Volvo S60 2.0T with manual gearbox uses just 7.9 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (EU Combined, preliminary figure).

NewVolvo-developed turbocharging technology, direct injection and twinvariable camshafts give a unique combination of low fuel consumption,low emissions and high performance across a wide rev range - all in aparticularly compact format.

The turbocharger isthe market's smallest in relation to the engine's maximum power output.Another new feature is that the exhaust manifold and turbocharger aremade of sheet steel rather than a heavier casting. A manifold made ofsheet steel is admittedly nothing particularly new but thus far it hasonly been used in combination with a cast turbo housing. The new fullyintegrated turbo system of sheet steel is a world innovation and hasbeen patented by Volvo.

Later during the first yearof production, the all-new S60 will also become available as a 2.0 GTDivariant (T5) producing 240 hp and torque of 320 Nm. Furthermore, therewill be a 1.6-litre GTDi engine available in two versions: 180 hp (T4)and 150 hp (T3) with torque of 240 Nm.

All the GTDiengines will be available in combination with Volvo's automaticsix-speed Powershift transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox.

Two five cylinder turbodiesels

The engine range also includes two five-cylinder turbodiesels.

TheD5 high-performance engine with twin turbos produces 205 horsepower and420 Nm of torque. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes 7.8 seconds(manual and automatic). Top speed is 235 km/h (manual) and 230 km/h(automatic).

In the most recent D5 version, which wasintroduced in spring 2009, the performance and driveabilityrequirements have been met by fitting two turbochargers of differentsizes, one taking over from the other and providing added power acrossa broader rev range. Fuel consumption is 5.9 l/100 km (EU Combined,preliminary figure) with the manual gearbox, putting this engine in therunning for best in class.

In addition there is thenewly developed two-litre D3 producing 163 hp and 400 Nm of torque.Acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes 9.2 seconds (manual and automatic).Top speed is 220 km/h (manual) and 215 km/h (automatic).

Thenew five-cylinder D3 is in principle the same engine as the present2.4D, but cylinder capacity has been reduced with a shorter stroke tooptimise fuel consumption. With a manual gearbox, fuel consumption (EUCombined, preliminary figure) is now down to 5.2 l/100 km with a manualgearbox.

Both turbodiesels are available withsix-speed automatic transmissions or a six-speed manual gearbox. The D5can also be specified with all-wheel drive.

DRIVe diesel below 115 g/km

Duringthe course of the first year of production, a DRIVe version of theall-new S60 will also be introduced, featuring a 1.6-litre dieselengine. Fuel consumption is 4.3 l/100 km (EU Combined, preliminaryfigure), corresponding to CO2 emissions below 115 g/km. The engineproduces 115 hp and 270 Nm of torque, and will only be available with asix-speed manual gearbox.

Engine range from start of production

Petrol engines	Displacement	Configuration	Output	Torque
T6	3.0	6-cyl in-line	304 bhp	440 Nm
2.0T	2.0	4-cyl in-line	203 bhp	300 Nm
Diesel engines	Displacement	Configuration	Output	Torque
D5	2.4	5-cyl in-line	205 bhp	420 Nm
D3	2.0	5-cyl in-line	163 bhp	400 Nm

Engines added during first year of production:

Petrol engines	Displacement	Configuration	Output	Torque
T5	2.0	4-cyl in-line	240 bhp	320 Nm
T4	1.6	4 cyl in-line	180 bhp	240 Nm
T3	1.6	4-cyl in-line	150 bhp	240 Nm
Diesel engines	Displacement	Configuration	Output	Torque
1.6 D DRIVe	1.6	4-cyl in-line	115 bhp	270 N

New infotainment system - and world-class sound

Theall-new S60 gets an all-new infotainment system where information fromthe audio unit, navigation system, mobile phone and other functions ispresented on a five-inch or seven-inch colour screen in the upper partof the centre console. The screen is installed high to make it easy forthe driver to keep his or her eyes on the road.  

"Weare one of the few manufacturers to give the driver access to allinfotainment functions via controls in the steering wheel," says TomasAhlborg,

The audio experience in the all-new S60 has been enhanced compared with previous models.

One of the first car models with MultEQ

"Ourmost advanced system, Premium Sound, has a class-D digital 5x130Wamplifier with circuits from Sweden's Anaview, Dolby Digital incombination with Dolby Pro Logic II Surround, the award-winning MultEQfrom Audyssey Laboratories and 12 loudspeakers. All this creates anaudio experience of absolute world class," says Tomas Ahlborg.

TheVolvo S60 is one of the first car models in the world to use AudysseyLaboratories MultEQ technology, the standard for room equalization inthe home and professional theatre markets. MultEQ removes distortioncaused by the car cabin's acoustics, enabling crisp, clear sound withimproved soundstage for everyone in the car.

In addition to the top-of-the line Premium Sound, the all-new S60 is available with a choice of three other audio systems.

Annual target 90,000 cars

Theinitial annual target for the all-new Volvo S60 is 90,000 cars. Thecustomer base is spread unusually uniformly throughout the world.Europe (including Russia), North America and the rest of the world willeach account for about one-third of total sales.

Theall-new S60 is built at the Volvo Cars factory in Ghent, Belgium. Thefirst cars will be delivered to customers in early summer 2010.

"Irrespectiveof whether the customers are in the USA, Europe or elsewhere in theworld, they all prioritise the same characteristics. Now we are givingthem an entirely new S60 that has a unique appeal to even the mostdiscerning of buyers," says Stephen Odell.

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