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Country of origin:Sweden
Introduced in:2003
Introduced at:2002 Paris Motor Show
Source:Company press release
Last updated:Before December 1st, 2004
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 Nice car  
pigo
17-4-2003
This is the one sports-tourer car I would buy from todays car market. It looks great-quite understated but also muscular and doesnt look poncy like the M3. The interior also looks nice, understated again but still stylish unlike some jaguars fussy over trimmed interiors. The engine is very drivable and doesnt need to be worked to hard and in the real world it is as quick as an M3.
 I love it!  
iPaQ86
10-4-2003
It is a practical 4-dr saloon, like the C32 AMG, unlike the BMW M3. It is powerful, has AWD, thus it is a safe handler. Why change the interior when it has perfect ergonomics? But, perhaps, Volvo could have added a little bit more spice. And, this is the most perfect grandtourer compared to the M3 and C32. Why? Coz it has the best seats on earth!
 "bad taste from a ""paki"" carpetseller"""  
currybrick
5-12-2002
hmmmm .... briestul 100, what can i say? a guy who insults scandinavian styling, calling it similar to and renaissance italian design. i wonder, is this a site dedicated to self insult? better to keep quiet and thought to be dumb, than to speak and proove it!
 S60R vs M3  
morpheus
29-11-2002
If you compare m3 and s60r prices if you buy the volvo and use the balance to modify you can end up crushing that m3 not only in speed but in handling as well.M3 does 0-60mph in 5.2 and s60r can do it in 5.4,how hard is it to gain those .2 seconds?If you look at the torque curve volvo has an outstading 295 lbs of torque 1950-5200rpm.No other car has so much torque such low rpm.Now Volvo doesnt only focus on performance,they focus mostly on safety and reliability.I work for BMW and trust me they are not that reliable,the M3 has a very good engine but theyre trannies and differentials are not adapted to such power and they wear out very quickly.I think for the price you are much better of with the Volvo wich i also find looks better.
 Right or wrong??  
Notorious1
17-9-2002
Maybe the one before previous comment was aimed at the X-Type R, which has 330 BHP and is somewhat same size etc. But how does for example BMW's and Mercedes' stand out when V70 R is out, not to mention the other competitor's. Yes, Volvo is differnt car than BMW and Mercedes but if Volvo can get one potential BMW or Mercedes customer to switch to a Volvo i'm sure that they are more than satisfied. But all in all they are all nice cars, you just choose the one that suits your taste or prferences, some like turbo's, some naturally aspirated and some like the four-wheel drive and some not. I like them all...
 You're wrong.  
Nogger
13-7-2002
The Jag S-type R is an M5 competitior. They have similar output, layout, price etc. The Volvo isn't anywhere near the Jag performance-wise (straight forward) with 100hp less. This car is not in that range.
 Volvo and Jaguar...  
jstultz
10-7-2002
Why would Volvo make the S60 R to compete with Jaguar's Rs? Both companies are owned by Ford....
 Great car indeed  
kellenersM5
10-7-2002
I like Volvos a lot, and especially their R cars. The S60R is a very advanced machine, and it will be one car that is hard to beat. However I don't quite understand why they didn't go with the great looks of the concept car, especially the dual exhaust pipes. They should have at least made the exhaust tips a bit bigger (for a 300HP!!) OR even have a similar exhaust system made by HEICO SPORTIV.
 Nice car but  
Nagualjim
9-7-2002
I've always liked Volvos, they're almost bullet proof. I like the S60R but why do they have to put the engine in sideways and wouldn't a supercharger work better. And one more thing. why not a 2door model with the same styling.
 Finally...  
Nogger
9-7-2002
Since the 850 R this is the first driving machine from Volvo. No, It may not beat the M3 or the Amg but there is a huge price differ you have to concern. My guess would be that this cars baseprice will start around 40K. With a turbo it won't be too expensive to get alot of HP, a chip and a new exuast will get it up atleast 30 hp. It's too bad it didn't get the same brutal looks as the PCC concept car though...
 Should AMG and M get scared???  
dm2hot4u
9-7-2002
"Should AMG and M get scared??? NO!!! I mean people, lets get this straight...the Volvo S60R is a great car (ok, maybe not ""great""), but do you guys really think its' up to the standards of the new BMW M3, or even the trend-setting Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG??? It's a nice try from Volvo, but I think Volvo must chase Jaguar with its' R Division rather tham BMW's M or Merc's AMG!!!"""
 This is a kickass car !!!  
Muty
9-7-2002
It is me or Volvo is starting to makes some great looking cars ??? just look at this car ... 300 hp, and a ton of gadget that most of other cars don't have .... the future is here !!! it's volvo !
 Volvo S60R  
breistul100
8-7-2002
Finally Volvo - Ford have waked up and made a competitor to BMW M series amd AMG MB. But they missed on a crusisal point, dashboard, it looks like a cheap old Fiat dashboard, isn't time gothenburg wakes up and use wood and make a sexy stylish dashboard when the car are great, you expect that when you open the door to a car like this, else great work guys. Good luck.

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