The 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design follows closely on the heels of the launch of the S60 T6 AWD sport sedan that arrived in Volvo retailers in late September. The S60 R-Design takes the already sporty character of the S60 to the next level in terms of handling performance. Final pricing has not yet been announced. VCNA plans to announce pricing closer to the vehicle's availability at Volvo retailers. "It would be nice to simply rest on our laurels after the launch of the S60 T6," said Doug Speck, President and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. "The S60 R-Design, however, pushes the performance envelope and is a car that demands to be recognized. It's going to cause more than a few headaches for the competition."
With the added performance comes some added exterior styling thanks to ground effects, a new exhaust and a rear spoiler. Unique 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design exclusive five-spoke 18-inch diamond cut wheels also set it apart from the regular version. The interior also gets a boost of style with sports seats, a sport steering wheel, sport shift knob, sport pedals and some blue dials which first showed up on the last generation S60 R. The S60 R-Design will have a starting price of $42,275 and the XC60 R-Design will start at $43,150.
On the power side of the equation, Volvo has called on Swedish motorsports firm Polestar Racing, a collaborator since 1996, to work its magic on the 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design’s turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6. While no internal changes were made (and intercooler and injector sizes remain status quo), boost pressure rises from 13.0 psi to 14.5, resulting in 325 bhp (up from 300 bhp, and peaking 200 rpm lower at 5400 revs). Torque climbs from 325 lb.-ft. to 354, not giving away anything down low yet gaining a healthy bump in the 2000–4000 rev range. As before, the engine’s paired with an Aisin/Warner Geartronic 6-speed automatic driving through a Haldex all-wheel-drive system than normally apportions torque 90/10 front/rear, yet can send the Full Monty rearward if necessary. Additionally, on hard acceleration from standstill, a premeasured slug of 79 lb.-ft. goes to the rear wheels for a crisp launch. Volvo claims a 5.5-sec. dash to 60 mph.
On the power side of the equation, Volvo has called on Swedish motorsports firm Polestar Racing, a collaborator since 1996, to work its magic on the 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design’s turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6. While no internal changes were made (and intercooler and injector sizes remain status quo), boost pressure rises from 13.0 psi to 14.5, resulting in 325 bhp (up from 300 bhp, and peaking 200 rpm lower at 5400 revs). Torque climbs from 325 lb.-ft. to 354, not giving away anything down low yet gaining a healthy bump in the 2000–4000 rev range. As before, the engine’s paired with an Aisin/Warner Geartronic 6-speed automatic driving through a Haldex all-wheel-drive system than normally apportions torque 90/10 front/rear, yet can send the Full Monty rearward if necessary. Additionally, on hard acceleration from standstill, a premeasured slug of 79 lb.-ft. goes to the rear wheels for a crisp launch. Volvo claims a 5.5-sec. dash to 60 mph.
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