2011 Volvo V60 R-Design

Recently, Volvo introduced the all-new S60 and V60 are sportiest models ever. With R-Design they are even sharper. Sporty, sportier, sportiest - Volvo S60 and V60 R-Design with the design and chassis being developed in parallel into a single cohesive offer.

The all-new Volvo S60 R-Design and Volvo V60 R-Design come with a range of specially developed design details both outside and in. The introductory colour is Passion Red but the Volvo S60 and V60 R-design are also available in choice of another seven colours.

Exterior cars have an imposing redesigned front with a grille painted in glossy piano black. The sporty stance is further enhanced with colour-matched body components, details in matt special finish and a hexagonal pattern that is repeated both front and rear. Distinctive twin exhaust tailpipes and unique five-spoke 18-inch Diamond cut wheels emphasise the sporty overall appeal.

Interior feature includes The special leather/textile upholstery is available in a version trimmed in off-black and ceramic light, or in an all-black variant, both with contrasting stitching. It also added the special steering wheel, gear selector, sports pedals and floor-mats.

The driver and front passenger sit in sports seats in which the backrest from the S60 and V60 is matched by an all-new seat cushion.

In addition, at the rear the Volvo S60 R-Design and Volvo V60 R-Design feature monotube dampers. The monotube system features compression and return damping via the same valve. This gives shorter, faster fluid flow, which in turn means the damper responds more quickly.

R-Design can be combined with a range of petrol and diesel engines, from an economical DRIVe version producing 115 horsepower to a high-performance turbo version with 304 horsepower. All the engines have been designed to meet high expectations on driving pleasure combined with competitive fuel consumption.

The all-new Volvo S60 and V60 R-Design will be introduced in autumn 2010. Their biggest markets are Great Britain, the USA (only the S60 R-Design) and Central Europe.

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