Volvo revealed performance version Volvo S60 car

Volvo has revealed the performance version of Volvo S60 flagship sedan is also called as the Performance Project which uses two partnerships within Volvo family Polestar and Heico.

The Volvo S60 car is powered with turbocharged 3.0L engine system produces 325 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque which has an increase of 25 hp and 29 lb-ft of torque. The engine software upgrade comes from Volvo racing arm Polestar.

The Volvo S60 Performance Project has been lowered by 15mm. The car features sports suspension with monotube damping on rear, stiffer springs and bushings are stiffer when compared with dynamic chassis in the regular S60 models. The car also has unique 19-inch Heico wheels and exhaust system to further accentuate S60 great engine note. The Heico wheels are shod with Pirelli tyres.

The Volvo S60 Performance Project has R Design interior sports seats with firmer side bolstering, leather clad three spoke steering wheels, dials with blue surrounds and aluminium ridged pedals.

Volvo revealed 2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid car

Volvo the Sweden car manufacturer revealed the 2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid car which is going to make its first debut at Geneva Motor Show.

The 2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid car is powered with 2.4L 5-cylinder diesel engine system with 212 hp and 440 Nm of torque. The car is connected with 12kWh lithium ion battery which sends power to Electric Rear Axle Drive motor that produces 69hp and 200Nm of torque. The fuel consumption of the car is 1.9L/100 km, CO2 emissions are reduced to 49g/km and car can travel in electric power upto 50kms.

The 2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid car has all wheel drive system in that the diesel engine powers front wheels and electric motor powers the rear wheel. The batteries are fully recharged in 7.5hrs through house charger and 3hrs with fast charger.

The 2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid car will be available in three different modes Pure mode, Hybrid mode and Power mode for drivers. In Pure mode the car runs on electricity as much as possible. In Hybrid mode the default setting the car enables the engine and electric motor to work together. In Power mode the car has slightly added fasten than Hybrid mode.

The 2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid car is designed almost same as standard model. The car features Elmo leather upholstery, front fender charging port, improved instrument cluster, lightweight wheels with low-rolling resistance Pirelli tires and new infotainment system.

Volvo revealed new Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid car

Volvo the Sweden car manufacturer revealed new 2012 Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid car a virtually production ready car.

The 2012 Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid car is powered with Volvo D5 2.4L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine system with 215hp and 440 Nm of torque. The rear axle has an Electric Rear Axle Drive electric motor with 70 kW powered with 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The Gearbox is connected to 6-speed automatic transmission.

The 2012 Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid car hybrid system is manufactured in joint venture with Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall. The Fuel consumption of the car is 1.9L/100 km, CO2 emissions are less than 50 g/km and the car can run up to 50 km only on pure electric power.

The 2012 Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid car going to make its first debut at Geneva auto show which will be available for sale with dealers on next year.

Volvo Trucks revealed Volvo FMX truck

Volvo Trucks has revealed the Volvo FMX truck at the Bauma international machinery fair in Munich. The Volvo FMX is based on FM truck, which is a production truck. The OEM is glancing to drastically raise its market share in the production segment. In Europe, the FMX will be available for sale in September. The worldwide debut is set to follow during the rest of the year.

Volvo will equip FMX with either an 11-L powerplant capable of anywhere between 330 and 450HP or a 13-L lump with 380-500 horsepower depending on configuration. The larger of the two engine system produces around 1,800 lb-ft of torque.

"We are now aiming to take a leading position in the construction segment. Volvo Trucks and Volvo Construction Equipment have extensive experience of the construction industry. In combination, we can offer our customers the most comprehensive product offering in the industry. We intend to capitalise on this to grow Volvo Trucks' presence in the construction segment. We foresee great potential in this area," announced in a report by president of Volvo Trucks Mr.Staffan Jufors.

Volvo Groups Japanese subsidiary UD Trucks is introducing a new version of the Quon heavy truck, and a new medium-duty truck in 8-tonne weight class, under the Condor series. The updated version of the Quon has an 11-L engine system based on the Volvo platform while the new Condor truck will sport a newly-developed GH7 medium-duty engine.

The truck and the medium-duty engine will be produced by UD Trucks at its plant in Ageo, Japan. The new Quon is planned to be revealed in Japan in April 2010, while the new Condor will be revealed in Japan mid-2010. The later will enter the US market in late-2010.