2013 - [Volvo] S60/V60 Restylés

Volvo S60 V8 Supercar technical information:

Vehicle: Volvo S60
Engine: Modified Volvo B8444S (see below)
Transmission: Control Albins ST6 6 speed sequential Transaxle with integrated spool differential
Front suspension: Double wishbone suspension, adjustable damper and cockpit adjustable front anti-roll bar
Rear suspension: Control independent rear suspension, adjustable damper; cockpit adjustable anti-roll bar
Front brakes: AP Racing 6 piston caliper, 395mm ventilated discs
Rear brakes: AP Racing 4 piston caliper, 355mm ventilated discs
Wheels: Control Rimstock 18” x 11” forged aluminium
Tyres: Dunlop control tyre
Weight: 1410KG (includes driver)
Top speed: 298+ km/h
0-100km/h: 3.2 seconds
Steering: Custom rack and pinion power assisted steering
Shocks: Ohlins TTX Dampers
Electronics: MoTec ECU and Data Logging System


Engine technical information

Block: Modified Volvo B8444S, 60 degree aluminium cylinder block
Heads: Modified Volvo B8444S, aluminium
Bore x Stroke: 95.5 x 87.1
Capacity: 4989cc
Compression: 10:1
Power: 650bhp (estimated)
Max revs: 7500rpm
Induction: Naturally aspirated, eight throttle bodies
Fuel: E85
Liners: Cast in steel liners
Valve train: Double overhead camshafts, direct acting tappets, chain drive
Ignition: Volvo B8444S coil on plug
Injection: Port injection, one injector per cylinder, injection pressure: 5.5 bar

The production version of the S60L Petrol Plug-in Hybrid, with an exceptionally CO2-efficient 238 horsepower Drive-E petrol turbo
and plug-in hybrid technology, will be launched in China early 2015 and will be produced at the Chengdu plant.
As such, the car forms part of Volvo Cars’ plan to contribute to the development and spread of new automotive technologies in China.

“The creation of a powertrain with 238+68 hp and 350+200 Nm of torque by combining a petrol turbo from our new
four-cylinder Drive-E engine family and an electric motor proves that the most efficient car can also be the most fun to drive.
This is our most technologically advanced powertrain ever.
It brings us closer to our vision to offer zero-emission motoring in the future,” says Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President,
Research and Development at Volvo Cars.

The S60L PPHEV (Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Concept Car features the same electrification technology as
the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid, the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid, which has been a groundbreaking success on
the European markets.

In the S60L, however, the diesel engine of the V60 has been replaced with a new, two-litre,
four-cylinder petrol turbo from Volvo Cars’ new Drive-E engine family.
It boasts 238 hp and 350 Nm of torque.
Other key components in the super-efficient powertrain is a crankshaft-driven ISG (Integrated Starter Generator)
between the engine and the 8-speed automatic gearbox and a 68 hp electric motor powered by a 11.2 kWh
lithium-ion battery pack installed under the floor of the load compartment.


The driver selects the required driving mode via three buttons that give the car three entirely different temperaments: Pure, Hybrid or Power.

In the default hybrid mode, the carbon dioxide emissions are about 50 g/km. This corresponds to fuel consumption of just 2.0l/100 km.

At the touch of a button, the driver can also choose to cover up to 50 km on pure electric power
or use the combined capacity of the petrol turbo and electric motor to create a veritable driving machine
with 238+68 horsepower, 350+200 Nm of torque and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 5.5 seconds.

“This on-demand possibility to choose between different driving modes makes the plug-in hybrid the perfect choice
for the uncompromising customer who wants minimum carbon dioxide emissions combined with maximum driving pleasure,”.
“The electric range covers the needs of most Chinese commuters, and the car has a total range of about 1,000 km in hybrid mode.”

The S60L PPHEV Concept Car can be recharged from a regular power outlet (230V/6A to 16A fuse) at home or in a car park.
The recharging time varies with the amperage.
A full charge with 10A takes 4.5 hours, while a 16A charge takes it down to 4.0 hours.
The S60L PPHEV (Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Concept Car


Pressing the AWD button activates the exceptionally responsive electric four-wheel drive.
Instead of the mechanical power transfer of conventional four-wheel drive,
the central control unit distributes power between the petrol-driven front wheels and the electrically driven rear axle.

The driver can also choose to save battery power for driving on pure electricity later, for instance,
in the centre of a city in order to eliminate all tailpipe emissions.