2011 Volvo S60 - Specifications
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Volvo Unveils 2012 S60 TTA Race Car
Volvo announced last August that it was leaving the Scandinavian Touring Car Championship where it had semi-successfully raced its C30 hatchback, and instead would start... February 21, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Volvo Launches New S60 Polestar Edition… In Australia
For the uninitiated, Polestar is a Swedish firm whose core business is focused on research and development through motorsport. In the past, Polestar has successfully raced a... January 17, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Volvo Expands Polestar Tuning Software To T6 Models
Just a few weeks back we brought you news that Volvo dealers will offer Polestar performance software for select models equipped with the T5 five-cylinder gasoline turbo... November 29, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
2006-12 Volvo C70 And 2011-12 Volvo S60 Recalled
Volvo has issued a recall on certain C70 and S60 models due to an incorrectly labeled sticker attached to the affected vehicles’ optional accessory spare tire kit. The... October 28, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2012 Volvo S60 And 2012 Volvo XC60: R-Design Gets A Kick
While Volvo's former R models—like the iconic 850 T5 R—included a host of performance enhancements, the company's R-Design models have offered a different type of... August 11, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson
Why should I also consider these?
The Volvo engine is begging a comparison to BMW's 300-hp, turbocharged straight six; compared to BMW's six in the 335i, the Volvo engine makes its peak torque a bit higher - 2,100 rpm versus 1,400 rpm - and overall it doesn't churn out the torque just above idle like the BMW mill; meanwhile, the turbo V-6 in the Audi S4, making 333 hp, is closer in character to the Volvo engine.
The Acura TSX doesn't offer all-wheel drive, but new for last year was an Acura TSX V6 model that, although front-wheel drive, delivers satisfying performance and nimble handling.
Those seeking luxury over outright sportiness might prefer the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which The all-new Saab 9-5 also looks to be a worthy rival to the 2011 Volvo S60, with equally compelling Scandinavian design and performance potential.
Of the whole bunch (except perhaps the Saab), the Volvo has more usable, adult-sized backseat space.
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