Sunday, February 14, 2010

New Volvo S60

New Volvo S60 The new Volvo S60 has a more dynamic and sporting character, than any earlier model of the brand. Virtually all car lines create a dynamic profile, which seems a lot more body types than the sedan coupe. Roof line, the unique shape of the bonnet to emphasize the sporty character of the car.

The car is offered with two types of suspension. On the European market will be the standard for sport. By contrast, in most markets in North America and Asia, the car is equipped with a comfortable suspension, a sporty variant is an additional option.
Volvo's new model is equipped with the latest technology to improve security, and real sports cars driveability. New Volvo S60 has received the first breakthrough in the field of active safety, Pedestrian Detection system and a new, more advanced control system stability control.

In addition to the City Safety system that is standard, the new Volvo S60 is equipped with a system for detecting and responding to pedestrians emerging from the car (Pedestrian Detection).
Pedestrain Detection system is part of Collision Mitiagtion Support with automatic braking and avoids the impact of pedestrians at speeds up to 35 km / h when the driver does not react. At higher speeds, the main goal is to reduce the impact speed of pedestrians. Blow to the pedestrian at a slower speed means a significant reduction in serious injury to pedestrians. For example, as a result of action of Pedestrian Detection speed will be reduced from 50 km / h to 25 km / h risk of fatal pedestrian injuries decreased by more than 20%, and in some cases by as much as 85%.

The new S60 is the first sedan in the market equipped with a system ASC (Advanced Stability Control) while conducting an aggressive drive to improve the car, cornering performance and high-speed maneuvers.

At the time of the introduction of a car for sale, it will be offered with four types of drive units. Two petrol engines with a capacity of 3.0. 2.0lo capacity and 304 hp and 203 hp. And also two diesel units with a capacity of 2.4l. 2.0lo capacity and 205 hp and 163 hp. In the first year of production range of engines will be complemented by a further 3 gasoline and one diesel. Displacement petrol drive units is 2.0l. and 1.6l. The range of diesel engines will be complemented by individual DRIVE, cylinder capacity of 1.6l., 115 hp, and average fuel consumption of 4.3 l/100 km. Models equipped with a diesel unit is a low fuel consumption - less than 6 l/100 km, and low emissions, up to 115 g / km for carbon dioxide.