2012 Volvo R-Design Vehicles Get Some More OOMPH

At the 2011 New York Auto Show, Volvo had something big to announce. Well, maybe not that big. Although the brand use to produce more hardcore R versions of its sedans, it recently backed off to build "R-Design" vehicles that had a more cosmetic slant to them.

According to Volvo though, they'll be returning to a more focused regiment with important modifications that will enhance the driving experience. Namely, giving the motor more power and making other adjustments that will give the R-Design vehicles more of a sporting edge to them.

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Volvo announced at the New York motor show that its 2012 R-design Volvo S60 and XC60 versions will feature more power than the outgoing version when they go on sale at the end of summer in America.

The revised turbocharged T6 petrol engine for both models produces 321bhp and 354lb ft of torque – up by 21bhp and 29lb ft – with maximum torque delivered from 3000 revs...

[Source: Autocar]


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Spectator - 4/27/2011 1:50:57 PM

+1 Boost

Knock knock. Hello BMW 335is.

10 grand cheaper and AWD...very interesting prospect for semi-lux rocket sled.

...oh and just so it dosent look like I'm singling out the BMW crowd...Guten Tag S4!

racerf109 - 4/27/2011 4:02:40 PM

+2 Boost

Definitely more of a threat to the S4 than the Bimmer. It even has the ugly chrome mirros like the S4.

lexusrox123 - 4/27/2011 7:13:21 PM

+1 Boost

Looks suspiciously like an E-Class...

Lamborghini_vs_Ferrari_Racer - 4/28/2011 11:10:36 AM

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This actually does not look like an E-class, the lights might have some similarity but it does not mean all twin-headlight vehicles look like an E. And going so fast, you do require safety and guess which car would kill (literally) the BMW and Audi in safety? Yes, Volvo turbo motors are bullet proof as well and more reliable than those BMW and Audi motors
- A satisfied BMW owner