2001-2002 Volvo S60 T5 Yet another BMW 3-Series competitor, this time by Volvo, but this car misses out on top honors as it is FWD. The T5 has an abundance of power though, and has won numerous awards, especially for design. Base price : $34,025 Engine : 5 cylinder, turbocharged, DOHC, front engine FWD Displacement : 2,319 cc Valve : 30 valves, 5 valves per cylinder Transmission : 5-speed manual, 5-speed Geartronic Fuel economy : city - 21 mpg highway - 28 mpg Suspension : F - Independent MacPherson strut R - Independent multilink Brakes : F - Vented discs R - Solid discs Horsepower : 247 hp @ 5200 rpm Torque : 243 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm Redline : unknown Top speed : 130 mph (electronically limited) 0-60 mph : 5.7 sec. (manual), 6.5 sec. (Geartronic) 0-¼ mile : 15.1 sec @ 96.0 mph 60-0 braking distance : 135 ft. Curb Weight : 3406 lbs(manual), 3468 lbs(Geartronic) Overall length : 180.2 in. Wheelbase : 106.9 in. Overall Width : 71.0 in. Height : 56.2 in. Competitors : 2002-2003 BMW 330i 2001-2003 Lexus IS300 2002-2003 Audi A4 3.0 www.volvocars.com |
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