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Volvo S60 2.4 Automatic

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Volvo S60 2.4 Automatic

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 5-cylinder 20-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2434 cm3 / 148.5 cu in / 148.5 cu in, 125.3 kW / 168.0 hp / 168.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 225.0 N·m / 166.0 lb·ft / 166.0 lb·ft @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 215 km/h / 134 mph / 134 mph top speed, consumption 9.0 l/100km / 31.4 mpg-UK / 26.1 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolvoIssued from2008
ModelS60 2.4 AutomaticIssued until
SerieS60Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolvoCountrySE,NL

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)424 l / 14.97 cu ft / 14.97 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2520 l / 88.99 cu ft / 88.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1034 l / 36.52 cu ft / 36.52 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4603 mm / 181.2 in / 181.2 inTotal (curb) weight1530 kg / 3373 lb / 3373 lb
Width1813 mm / 71.4 in / 71.4 inDry weight
Height1428 mm / 56.2 in / 56.2 inLoad capacity144 kg / 317 lb / 317 lb
Wheelbase2715 mm / 106.9 in / 106.9 inGross (max.) weight1645 kg / 3627 lb / 3627 lb
Track front1561 mm / 61.5 in / 61.5 inTowing weight907 kg / 2000 lb / 2000 lb
Track rear1542 mm / 60.7 in / 60.7 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.7  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.28Frontal area (A)2.19 m2 / 23.6 sq ft / 23.6 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.61 m2 / 6.6 sq ft / 6.6 sq ftAerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)15.2 kW / 20.3 hp / 20.3 hp

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders5
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 5 cylinder)Total number of valves20
Engine ManufacturerVolvoValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionaluminium block & headBore83.0 mm / 3.27 in / 3.27 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.92
Fuel supplyEFIEngine displacement2434 cm3 / 148.5 cu in / 148.5 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity487.00 cm3/cylinder / 29.719 cu in/cylinder / 29.719 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.3 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power125.3 kW / 168.0 hp / 168.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque225.0 N·m / 166.0 lb·ft / 166.0 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)68.5 kW / 91.8 hp / 91.8 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output51.5 kW/l / 1.131 bhp/cu in / 1.131 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque92.4 N·m/l / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.02
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.44

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed215 km/h / 134 mph / 134 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio109.8 kW/ton / 83.2 bhp/ton / 83.2 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h9.60 s / 9.60 s / 9.60 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)9.0 l/100km / 31.4 mpg-UK / 26.1 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions226 g/km / 364 g/mi / 364 g/mi
  Range778 km / 483 mi / 483 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering detailsPower assisted steering
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Multi-link, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front6½J x 16Wheels rear6½J x 16
Tyres front205/55 R 16Tyres rear205/55 R 16
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volvo S60 2.4 Automatic

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