2001 September, below: The Volvo S60 AWD (four wheel drive) concept car.

The S60 AWD got its first showing at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show.

2000 August: The Volvo S60 was shown to the world's motoring media in Stockholm on 7 August 2000, with the Australian launch of the S60 expected January 2001, probably at prices ranging from the mid 50K's to 70K+.

Sharing the V70's platform, the S60 has a 40mm shorter wheelbase at 2715mm.

Engine options are: S60 2.4 20V naturally aspirated 2.4-litre DOHC 20 valve five-cylinder engine (125 at 5900, 230 at 4500), S60 2.4T light pressure turbocharged 2.4-litre DOHC five-cylinder engine (147 at 6000, 285 at 180-5000), S60 T5 high pressure turbocharged 2.3-litre DOHC five-cylinder engine (184 at 5200, 330 at 2500-5200). The gearbox is a 5-speed automatic, with a sequential "geartronic" option on the 2.4T and T5.

Front seat occupants have front and side airbags and seat belt pretensioners for protection. A side air curtain protects front and rear occupants. ABS brakes and brake force distribution are standard, with traction control on the 2.4T. Tyres: 2.4 195/65x15; 2.4T 205/55x16; T5 215/55; optional 225/45x17.

Also see the Volvo Performance Concept Car.

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