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Monday, February 7, 2011
Volvo has been gearing up the promotion machine for its new S60, and it's taking an unusual tack, referring to the Swedish automaker's latest sedan as the sportiest and "Naughtiest Volvo Ever." This, of course, may seem a bit like proclaiming that Greg was the rebel in the Brady Bunch. It might have been true, but the Swedish automaker's lineup hasn't exactly been fraught with the sort of characters that your parents warned you about, has it?
If this S60 is 'naughty,' it's probably in the same way that going to prom with your mother is 'naughty.' It's wrong, certainly... particularly for the couple sharing your limo. It might even be a bit dangerous – for your social life – but at the end of the day, the core wholesomeness of both mothers and Volvos can't be denied, right?
Well, perhaps not. After all, although it was developed under the Ford umbrella, this new S60 comes to market with new ownership (China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group) and new leadership (former Volkswagen of America head Stefan Jacoby). And that is some rather sexy sheetmetal – particularly when it's slathered in such an assertive paint color. But what's going on beneath the skin? You'll have to follow the jump to find out.
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Oh, yes, did we mention this S60 T6 comes with 300 horsepower? The 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder has been turbocharged and intercooled to yield 300 ponies at 5,600 rpm and a stout 325 pound-feet of torque from 2,100-4,200 rpm on regular unleaded gas. That power is routed through an Aisin six-speed automatic gearbox with a sport mode and +/- manual gate.
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