Tipper Brian P sent us a link for a salvage-title, high-mile 2004 Volvo V70R 6-spd Wagon
The S60R sedan might not have the same cool factor as the V70R wagon, but they share a drivetrain and are very similar in purpose, design and execution, with the notable exception of rear storage space. The S60R is a fun family sedan that errs on the side of luxury and usability instead of raw performance.
The S60R (and V70R) is powered by a 2.5 liter inline-5 cylinder transverse mounted engine that puts out 300 horsepower and 300 ft-lbs of torque. The S60R makes a decent competitor to the Audi S6 and S4 from the same era, but will be a bit soft compared to track ready machines like the STi and Evo.
The interior of the S60R is well equipped, which translates to a 3700 lb curb weight, not a lightweight, but still a few hundred pounds shy of the contemporary sport offerings from Audi and Mercedes-Benz. The coolest feature of the R must be the blue gauges, closely followed by the spherical plastic shifter boot setup.
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Was always partial to the wagons myself like this
ReplyDeleteMy wife drove one of these with the slushbox as her daily driver for a few years. The AWD was great in the snow in Michigan. However, acceleration was an on / off switch and the turning circle was that of a small bus.
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