300HP Volvo S60R Review! Sleeper 5 Cylinder Fury!
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The Volvo S60R is a car that is full of modern technology ahead of its time. With a five cylinder turbo, 14 pounds of boost, all wheel drive, brembo brakes, and a fantastic interior. Unfortunately overshadowed by its competitors at the time the Volvo S60R deserves a second look. For the money the Volvo S60R offers just about everything that makes a sports car great while being a daily driver easy on your bones. It sounds like a Viper, its power delivery is fantastic, and it's comfortable. So why consider one of these as a project? Let's talk about it.
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0:00 Intro
0:48 Sponsor
2:40 The S60R was ahead of its time
3:22 The Manual transmission is WEIRD (but awesome)
3:50 Interior
4:08 It's FWD bias with it's AWD system
4:30 It's extremely picky about temperature
4:54 Viper sounds in a 4 door
5:54 It's forgotten
6:16 Rattle can paint job
6:48 The different modes
7:07 The engine
7:56 Acceleration impressions and sound
10:44 Final Thoughts - Авто та транспорт
What's the most underrated car of all time?
I could name Many, legacy 2.5 gt, Subaru 2.5 RS, and the Mitsubishi lancer ralliart. (Just to name some)
Juke nismo
@@RAPIDNISMO lol, is that the juke with the VQ?
@@s277garage6 *VR and no its on thsi channel, a few years ago now, go search it!
Mazda protege5
Volvo is underrated as a whole IMO
Have to agree with you as a big volvo nut i had a S40 with a 1.9 4banger T4 that thing was a machine Made 450hp had some chop at idle did 5 secs to 60 was amazing till rust killed it never noticed it till it was to late
And it should stay that way
Wait a minute! So my '89 245 ($300, 270K miles)
Is actually worth the $4500 I have spent on refurbishing?
The only thing I didn't touch is the head. Other than that, oil pump to injectors, complete brake and suspension refurb, & changed from that ugly peanut butter colored interior to the charcoal and sag 5 spokes.
Black headliner & the only crome is the emblem on the grill.
Oh yeah I have a 4x4x8 animal cage on top.
I call it,
Midnight Safari.
I also have a '77 242 ('89 2.3/M47/'83 ZF T K member swap) hacked/cloned into a 142.
No wing windows, that is the only outside sign.
@@melle1996meijer 450hp with a 5 second 0-60 run explains why nobody rates volvo.
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Ahh the beloved space ball. A classmate in high school had one of these as a first car. Hated it at first (Wanted a mustang or camaro) but his dad was a big Volvo guy and said this thing is a hidden weapon on wheels. I believe he still owns it and maybe modded it (its been a good couple of years last I spoken to him).
Same, a classmate of mine in 2007 had one and we knew nothing about it. Until he spanked another classmate with an Evo. Stock vs Stock. I had a slow Em1 with a b18c with ITBs. Sounds great, goes nowhere.
I want one. Drove a newer 2019 v60r and it was fun. I want a s60r or v60r of this era
@Jiraiya Sama yeah, but I bet that EM1 slays on right turns.
Tight*
@@EK-np4nx what is the EM1? I don't know all the codes and stuff for volvo
Let’s take a moment to appreciate those really nice intercooler piping clamps that go right over the valve cover just perfect
That's stock also like that
@@melle1996meijer even better !
Takes like 2 minutes to move it to get to the coilpacks and plugs. Not bad at all really.
Bought a 2.5t s60 a couple years ago. It's my daily, on BC coils, spacers, full exhaust, intake and other smaller mods. 187k miles going strong. Love when people shed light on how cool Volvos actually are😁
I got an 06 2.5t s60 as my first car. Been running great for almost 6 years now, about 127k miles. Sadly I haven’t modified it yet, but I’m excited to get started soon.
I personally don't purely because I don't want the values to rise. Plus, we got that sleeper status.
Why wouldn't you want the values to rise? I understand wanting to buy an R...but they're rare af online, and to get the good ones (06-07 in manual) is nearly impossible. But if u have a relatively base model...I've gained 3k since I bought it...almost double the price of what I bought it at. And, then more people respect Volvo builds.
@@VikingFrenzy very cool man. If anything BC's are a great investment, especially if ur shocks/springs are worn out. And I have it straight piped, but honestly, a resonator delete and new muffler/delete REALLY open up the sound. Plus, if u replace the stock air box with a cone, u can hear the recirc valve and turbo spool. Sounds like a race car😁😁
@@famcrawshaw Appreciate the advice my man 👍🏻 I’m definitely going to look into the BCs, my suspension seems close to being on its way out lol.
As a fellow Virginian car guy with a V70R of my own, I loved this review! These cars have great tuning potential as long as you know what you're doing haha. There's a dude on UA-cam with well over 800awhp on his red S60R. Stock trans blew right at hitting 1000hp, a testament to how strong some of the mechanical components can be on these Volvos.
I saw that vid. He launched it. Spun like 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. I think he went to throw it into fourth he let out the clutch it and broke.
I’m a Maryland guy from a Volvo family as well. I’ve got an 04 S60R. My dad has an 04 V70r which is currently with my sister off in Ohio as she’s off at college.
Check out simplyvolvo 818awhp 850 with custom rear subframe euro spec 27 spline m58 and a billet hx40..
Yeah the one your talking about is the channl red devil racing and that's Trav, he is looking to finalize the 800 awhp tune but his guy who did the tuning is AWOL
V70R's are absolutely amazing. My dream daily.
Adaptive suspension is unbelievably cool for an early 2000’s sedan, these things have me in love
But they're slow
Not everything needs to hit 60 in under 5 seconds. Not sure if you’ve never driven a car, or have been ultra spoiled in doing so, but sub 6 is still quick.
@@Turshin Go watch supra compilations my child
@@couch1596 I like most cars. But this thing is slow. Looks great but, ...slow.
@Foggy lol. Cars that that are stock I think are fast...viper, Corvette, Chevrolet SS, Pontiac GXP G8, hellcats, ZL1, SS Camaros,. EVOs, Griffith 500, sagaras, RS500 Cosworths, McLarens, AMGs, SLP Firehawk, Zr1
The S60R holds a special place because it was the first car I had ever driven in manual when I was 15. Plus the sound of it pulling through the revs is so unique.
Super good review. My mom actually bought one of these S60Rs when I was a baby in late 2005 so she got a 2006 model year. She still owns it today and it’s going to be my first car! It’s Electric Silver over Nordkap Blue interior with the M66 manual it currently has 277k miles and it’s still going pretty good! It’s the first car I ever drove and learned manual in. My mom is planning to get a new car this summer so it’ll finally be mine! I already drive it more than her since she’s working from home and I love it. Super excited to have it to myself soon it’s an awesome car.
Yeah, I was going to do the same thing for my son, but mine was pronounced "totaled" by my insurance company. Oh well, it was my dream and not his, because he likes JDM cars that goes sideways. But the feeling for wanting another S60R still dwells because that car was my "screen saver " on my old computer back when the car was still a prototype. My car was a 2006 Black w/nordic blue interior that had to be special ordered from Sweden. I was fortunate enough to test drive one in Hampton Virginia a year prior when they had only one stick shift on the lot. Test drove it, then shortly thereafter, pre-ordered it for the upcoming 2006 models.
@@bradrickrobinson7452 he watches too much tiktok maybe. Nevermind JDM is fun, but I think owning a clean R is way more unique.
Keep it in the familie
Did you get the car?
@@bradrickrobinson7452don’t worry! Sophisticated taste comes with age.
Are you rocking in an S60R again?
Thank you for finally making a video on the S60R David. I have been waiting for this for an exceptionally long time. Also a huge thank you for letting the world know how amazing the S60R truly is. I still own mine and I still gives me so much joy every day
Used to have one of these, absolutely loved it. Except for the cruise ship length turning radius
I’m the Owner of the car, this is fact. It’s so bad lol.
Cruise ship is a bit generous tbh 😅😂 V70r owner here 😂
Turn radius of a canoe, only real gripe on the platform besides electrical bs
My old s60 t5 was a plane carrier on wheels, couldn't complete a really small roundabout once lol
Yeah any u turn will become a 3 point turn lol
Amazing engine. I have a 04 V70R and I would never let it go. Grace pace and space. Volvo for life.
Man this makes me miss my R. I also had an 04 m66 passion red/Gobi. The best things you can do are a big front mount and downpipe. I also made a 3" Catback with a vibrant muffler and it sounded amazing. It surprised so many people with how quick at was. Oh and did I mention it had 235k miles on it!
I have an 07 passion red/gobi!
Ever since I’ve watched your Volvo video I have been determined to buy any vehicle with the 2.5t. After hard while or searching. I am finally buying my first volvo. It’s a c30 2.5t t5 with 27k miles for 8500$ I’m so excited, I thank you for making this video. It inspired me to push for better.
The Volvo community 🤘 gotta get you to drive mine
These are dope.. my boy had 2 different ones... Mechanically the cars are strong.. electrically the cars are NIGHTMARES. Spaceball is the only way to have it .. also, watch out for the angle gear in the transfer case
Yeah my buddy bought one and didn’t get to drive it more than 50 miles in the year he owned it. He bought a clean low mileage R with an electrical gremlin and figured “how hard could it be to fix?” Turns out the answer is “impossibly hard”, even for the dealership. They gave it back to him a few times claiming it was fixed after replacing all kinds of modules and harnesses (his total repair bill was $6k), but the electrical system would freak out a few miles down the road every time. The dealership eventually gave up and told him he’d have to take it somewhere else. He gave up and sold it for half of what he paid. Ended up losing over $15k altogether.
That was 8-10 years ago. He’s good now! Has a new F150 Plat for work and he just bought a ‘15 Mustang GT P-PP in mint condition.
@@blueridge8992 I have been chasing an electrical issue with mine for 6 months. Multiple indy volvo shops have asked me to let them know what was wrong with it when (if) I ever figure it out
@@bencupo4194 man I had to take out the control modules and scrape corrosion off all the pin connections very tedious. Also the top of the engine I basically rewired all the connections.
Just used new pin connectors everywhere and that solved my issues but then my timing belt tensioner failed and blam piston and valves had a fight cus the belt jumped some teeth. This was in a 05 V50
Would love to get my hands on another at some point soon enough lol
I have a turbo 2004. It sits waiting for someone to take it off my hands because it is a mess with its electrics and mechanical issues. It is definitely not as fast as a Subaru.
100%
I have an 04 S60 2 5t AWD just rolled 90k miles that i daily. 19t swapped, green injectors, front mount, brembo pads and rotors, some suspension work, running around 16psi on Hilton tune. I love it. It's my 4th volvo. They're highly underrated
You got any videos that would be sick to see
@@staypurpdhd2581 no videos worth posting yet, just about finished with the tune and then I plan to upload a few. I don't have a channel but I plan to make one so I can archive my build as I have a coilover lift kit being made right now to gain some extra height and suspension travel. I plan to make a p2 s60 cross country and make it look and function as OEM+ as possible
This car really grew on me. When I was younger I test drove one, and instead went with an Evo IX. Was so close to grabbing one a few months back though…wanted a project car and after some research it seemed it would get pretty pricey to mod these to the power levels I wanted between engine/transmission. I still think they look great and sound incredible; and would make a fantastic daily driver slightly modded. Instead I got an RSX Type-S and a second 124 Spider Abarth which I’ll be doing a K24 swap/turbo. Great to see some more S60R content as there isn’t much out there! 👌
I’m so glad you did a review on this car. They are fun good cars. I daily drive mine and I enjoy it. Quite comfortable, but fun enough to sling it through a couple corners without much issue.
Thanks for finally doing a video on the p2R cars lol. Definitely hidden gems that are climbing in value rapidly. I was lucky enough to find a 05 m66 v70R in 2019 with engine trouble (but low miles) for $1000. After putting 5k into it addressing the engine and known weak points it’s dead reliable and has been my daily since. Nothing beats rowing gears in a Volvo and the sound of that 5cyl makes the maintenance worth it in my eyes.
Yessir as a owner of 3 and commenting to review one of these since 2017 I highly appreciate this video
I love these cars so much, its the perfect daily driver imo. My S60R has just over 215000 miles on it and it still kicks like it was just bought off the lot! As long as youre pretty uptight about the maintenance its a great car!
Great review. I own two of these. V70R (Auto) as a daily and a S60R (M66) as a show/weekend fun car. Your review was honest and well rounded. They are such a a fun car and nobody give them the respect until they see it pull away on them and then they understand. They can be a pain sometime but as long as you stay on top of maintenance they are a great car to own.
I’ve had my V70R since 2014 and now there are blowing up 8 years later is nuts! Amazing car to drive and a headache to own. I am about to rebuild mine on my channel this year and hope there’s not any surprises! Love the video man!
Wheres the rebuild bro
@@enzopasi116 coming soon man lol. Need to finish the garage so I can rip it apart!
My first car, I loved that thing so much. Hyped for this video
Im really glad i just picked up my salvage title S60R recently because im seeing a LOT more content on this car and I was starting to be afraid that people would start picking up all these cars and whatever was left was gonna be priced out what I can afford. Now that I have mine i'm so happy
I bought one of these in April last year as my first car and I've been waiting SO LONG for you to get your hands on one
Ive had a 2004 S60R since 2005 and still love it!
making me want my old one back, one of the cars i regret selling the most. 2004, 6-speed, had a big front mount, snaab intercooler piping, straight piped, and it was such a glorious experience.
Sold my first SR and said I WILL have another one. Only made it 2 years before I got another
@@bencupo4194 I’ve said the same, thankfully I kept contact with the guy I sold mine to. Maybe I’ll be able to buy the same one back, or find another. I see a few pop up but they’re mostly autos…
My mate used to have a 99' V70R with the same engine and awd. That was really good car I miss driving. It had 265hp and with a 2800 pund trailer behind it, you could not tell the trailer was that heavy. The V70R also had a bit more sporty seats than the S60S, which fitted me perfectly. A 700 mile drive was no problem at all and it was very comfy. It had also a very good sound system. Perfect for long trips.
It’s that good, bro. Glad you got to experience it. I love mine.
I like the S60R so much brought it twice! 04 & later an 06. 06 got the 6 speed auto & slightly different maping. 06 also did not restrict full torque in 1st or 2nd like the original did.
You might want to get it remaped at the dealer ? I think it's a Polestar program. You might already have it if it's holding rpm during shifting ?
Check the suspension. My two never dipped or squat under braking or power ?
It only dipped under braking when the electronic Monroe struts needed replacing.
Oh! I did upgrade the front antisway bar that really leveled out the left right transitions! I believe it's a blue iPD product ?
I installed 18" Pirelli P Zero on OEM rims. Sticks like glue. Reduce pushing in corners noticed. I'm sure you know, on the power in turns with front bias chassis.
Such a spirited car. Very few can deliver what these S60R brings..even way back from 04 !!
The perfect balance of Dr Jekyll Mr Hyde ! Lol. No other car maker can claim that personality.
My son in law in who lives in Richmond,Va. used to own a black one with a tune and exhaust and it was fast and sounded great. He met you a couple of times at the Regency Mall car meets....great video as usual 👊😎
Im 17 and this was my first car and still have it, have had it for a year now, I love it. Not gonna lie, i need new tires because mine are basically bald ;) just subscribed love ur vids
Ive always wanted a S60R. Underrated vehicles are always the best imo.
I’m glad someone is doing on of my favorite cars
My old CSM had a pristine s80... loved it
I went from the s40 T5 to a bigger S80 T6 AWD and I love it, love the quality of Volvos
I've always loved this car. I've known about it for a very long time, it's my fav Volvo. I basically only like 2 Volvos, this and the 2006 S40 (loveee how that looks too when it just has a couple mods). With this S60R, I love the soundd, a 5 cylinder is one of the best sounds you can get out of a car. And 2nd, I'm actually loving the silver shifter. I've gotten a ride in one of these and I was too happy, it's just a baller car to have. Nobody expects a random Volvo to move or sound like it. 😂There is one spec of these, it comes in silver, but the interior, the seats are bright orange. 😂 Many people hate that seat color, but I thought it looked pretty dope. I wouldn't often want bright orange seats, but I was feeling it in that S60. Glad you finally got to review one, been waiting on this review. Even the manual S60R is hard to find, I think some came with auto. So I'm very glad you found this car to check out, to showcase to the people and yourself! 🙂
Got a 99 S70 AWD with numerous upgrades. Its my favorite car ive ever owned
Ohhhh the sound of this engine..... goosebumps.
I've had one of these for a couple years now, bought it for the wife. It's an automatic but still plenty fast and fun.
Been waiting for this day forever, litterly was fixing my aoc AWD pump on my manual S60R when you posted this
Gotta say the S60R is a very strange car, it's not something that you can really explain well, you just have to drive one to get it. I've had mine for about 8 years now and love it. Gotta say some coilovers, chassis bracing, sway bars and another hundred horsepower really wake it up and the car doesn't feel patched together, it takes mods very very well
Love how you review a wide range of vehicles, sometimes cool cars can feel too expensive and out of reach.
Recently picked up a v70r. Loving my turbo wagon
Love this review. I have a built 1998 S70 T5 manual. First car I ever drove was 2006 V70R. The wagon version of this car. In my opinion the earlier FWD Volvos handle slightly better than the AWD ones. They feature passive 4 wheel steering using what's called the delta link rear suspension. Which when you really throw it into corners definitely can be felt. Although it can be a struggle to put power down in the FWD cars in the bends.
Yes p80 all the way!! Have a 98 s70 t5 manual myself. Ton of torque around 420 to the wheel by 4k rpm.. Have ton into it though. Emerald green metallic...
I have a 98 V70 T5. And it could roast 1 wheel peel into 2nd gear no problem. And yeah, thing was a BEAST in the corners. But honestly sucked on gravel cuz the rear liked to swing out a little and ABS/TC was out(preferred it that way anyway) I've always loved Volvos and that just made me 100% sure they are the best cars ever.
They absolutely do. P80s are the best FWD Volvos!
@@ogfromutube9649 I think we've talked about your build before. You T9 swapped your car and are running a 22t turbo. Very rad setup. I remember you saying you wanted to upgrade to a 20g. If you do I might be interested in picking up that 22t
The S60 also has passive rear steering, quite a lot of cars do in fact. It's pretty common for most IRS suspensions. All it means is your toe changes under cornering forces. Hell, my Mazda has it and was designed 30 years ago, and the model before that had it and was designed in the mid 89s.
Owned a 2004 s60r as my first car loved it! The car definitely has quarks and no joke the repair costs can be expensive.
Love the sound!
That spaceball shifter is so cool! Gonna be honest, I only know about it thanks to Elliot Alvis, & his V70r. People may know him because he brought Tavarish's Car Trek Maserati, but his entire channel is worth a watch, imo.
I’ve owned both a V70R and S60R and they are by far my favorite cars that I have driven.
The Saab 9-5 Aero is very underrated much like all performance Volvo cars. The Saab used 2 really good transmissions. FWD for the 1st gen 9-5s. Aisin AF33 5 Speed Automatic and Saab designed F35 5 Speed Manual (We don't talk about the GM 50-42LE tranny. Such garbage.). Cool thing is those transmissions can handle a good amount of power, especially built units. 4 door sedan or 5 door wagon. In the top trim, you get a 2.3 Turbocharged 4 cylinder DOHC engine with VVT and all other goodies. Stock turbo is a Mitsubishi TD04 and that turbo can handle more power before a bigger one is needed. Bone stock, a B235R makes 250hp out of the box and you can get up to 30+ mpg just cruising.
Their are a few built Saabs roaming the country. I'd say I would love to see David review a 9-3 Aero or 9-5 Aero (Aero X models too).
Only reason I know about Saabs is because I had one years ago. To this day, I still regret selling it. Best car I've ever drove. Trust me, Saabs are not built like Toyotas or Hondas. They're built kinda like Mercedes or BMW. They can be reliable or they can be unreliable af. If one is reliable, keep doing frequent fluid changes and you'll be set on having a happy engine and happy car.
I’ve always loved p2r cars. I drive a tuned p2 wagon now and a 3.0 t6 polestar
I've got an 07' Volvo XC70 2.5T Gotta love the unassuming Volvo power!
I want a v70 r so badly. Always loved Volvos and Saabs. Underrated gems 💎 I just bought a ‘03 s80 and I love it. Volvos require a lil more tlc compared to most but they’re definitely the most comfy and fun daily drivers.
Had one in robin egg green years ago, really fun car to drive. Love that shifter 👌
The Volvo s60r is one of those cars that has a very distinct cult following and can be appreciated by its devoted followers while still getting some recognition from others as well, but what I love most is how it can still fly under the radar of many people because nowadays "Its just and old Volvo". That's why I hope to own one soon or just swap the R engine into my 2.5t AWD!
I love that car so much, it is my first car, got it for $3,400 and in the 6 speed M66 manual, in the sapphire metallic black
I’m the proud owner of a manual s60r and I’m so stoked to see this vid lol
David, I was in a QT bathroom in the middle of nowhere. someone was on the toilet listening to one of your videos on full blast.
I love my 2006 R. It's high maintenance and expensive to own but when it's dialed in, It's an amazing car.
Don't forget the Mitsubishi Evo is front-wheel drive bayous as well. As always totally enjoy your channel.
Niiiicceeee another Volvo review
Got converted to a low key Volvo enthusiast when I got my redblock 940 turbo. Thing would walk people with just a boost controller... Such a sleeper.
Recently got a new Volvo... They're just as good, if not better
Bought one of these last year and I could not be happier. Everything part of this car is just a little bit unusual.... Driving an S60r is what i imagine it feels like to be Doug DeMuro
A friend of mine has the V70R wagon and it's so cool
I raced one back in the day with a mark viii. Was very surprised when I kept up. Sweet car!!
I drive a v70 xc from this generation. It's cool to see you sitting basically in my interior
Im kinda fond of this car now , I saw the Doug demuro review he did as well ( the funky green with orange interior) lol!! Some how, that color scheme looked ok too!
I got a 14’ S60 5-cylinder turbo. I love it to death…..
FINALLY I remember i bought my
04 S60R on April fools day and it blew up by the end of the week
That Volvo is wicked... I've always liked volvos for being a bit quirky... I had a professor in school that drove a Passat with a v6 diesel swap...it was a battle of diesel smoke vs tire smoke... Lol it would take off and spin through 3rd... Coolest teacher ever
My favorite car glad I have one. Converted it to spaceball 6spd from 5spd auto. Catless exhaust 3" with magnaflow muffler
I miss my 2000 Volvo C70 hard top coupe. I sold it back in 2011 for a mustang. I had that C70 very nicely hooked up. It's hard to make these cars look tastefully tuner, but mine was nice. Maintenance was high and you needed some dealership equipment to work on it properly, but you had something that you just didn't see everyday. Shout out to iPD💪
I just bought a sonic blue, 2006 Volvo S60R, standard, with the Atacama interior, 93,000 miles, in mint shape for 5 grand, these cars are definitely steals for what they are, if you have the chance to pick one up… DO IT, you will absolutely fall in love with Volvo’s i5 performance.
thanks for the shoutout man
I love that the S60R has been making the rounds on youtube recently, because I love these cars (owned 2), but at the same time the prices are going up lol
I have one and I love it !
Love the way you drove the car.
I owned an 07 S60R auto and totally regret selling it. Maintenance got to be a little high but I loved it! I saw a couple IPD stickers and parts on this one. They are out of Portland and have great stuff for Volvos, especially the R. Great to see an R review. Not many get done these days. Also Jeremy Clarkson hated it.
yup. I had a 98 S70 T5M and I parted ways with it also and wish I had it back. We still have my wife's old 99 S70 T5 but it's an auto and ME7 :( Still fun but it ain't my 98.
@@FastRedPonyCar I have that 98, a SE at that, which is unfortunately also auto. Not going to win many races off the line or to sixty,but nobody gets away.
Have a S80 2.5T. Currently have parts in the mail to start building, but very reliable and comfortable car…
Miss my old S60R. Such a unique car.
i have two XC70s (one turbo diesel 5 cylinder the other 5 cyilinder Turbo gasoline) both excellent in the snow and off road
i also have a V70 from 1997(basically a facelifted 850) with a 5 cylinder turbo diesel and a 5 speed manual.its 140hp but sounds and feels like a whole heap more. third gear pulls really put a smile on my face.
Dude hell yes!!! I need one of these!
One day I’ll put this motor in my focus ST
You can snag R white blocks ( code : B5254T4 ) for about $500 with 100-150 k on the clock if you are patient. Be warned most standalone ecu's can't handle their VVT system. Also viva performance sells cams, pistons, rods etc for big power
Fun Fact: This engine is the same as the original Focus RS not available in NA. It was when Ford owned Volvo I believe. (correct me if I'm wrong someone)
@@bikehikefishrepeat1486 you're correct. One of the things I love about the MK2 RS
love that you did a review on the s60r. love mine, its a little spicier than the one you reviewed however. lol. when they begin being built, they can be quite nasty
In Europe we have the MK2 Focus with this engine! It came in an ST and RS form. I have the ST myself, but from underneath its completely changed to an RS and now runs 400hp
Used to own one (sold cuz it was on its last legs) most fun car I’ve had
I want one now!!
Nice ride! Always loved Volvo. Used to be one of the safest cars years ago maybe still? They get a bad rap for the old peoples car, just like the Buicks. I love em!
the S60's are a really great line of cars all around and can definetly recommend them even the normal s60's are great and if you are lucky you can find them in some pretty cool color options like banana yellow, flash green, passion red, Dawn Blue or the one i personally own Cypress Green
I use to want one really bad. The Haledex system was really nice.
This car is on my bucket list. Need to get a first or second gen Taurus sho mtx on here. There use to be a few running around with a turbo or supercharger kit added to them on the west coast mainly Vancouver Washington.
“When I get on the Brembos, it endos,” lol easily one of my favorite lines
I've owned a 06 in sonic blue for about a month now, volvo definitely did it right with the s60r
I can’t wait to get my hands on one I had 2 s40 t5 but I need that 300 flat
Volvo for life.
You should try out one of their 3.0T variants! Ive driven both s60R, and V70R variants, and I currently own a 2011 t6 s60 with the 3.0T. 305hp, 325 torque stock. The sound is a little different (intake sounds the same, exhaust is a little less choppy), but the power delivery is very much the same. Ive got intake/exhaust, alloys, and poly engine bushings. Looking to do suspension and chip tune next. It is most definitely heavy, and you feel it in the body roll.
Man I missed these. Some even came wit a ground effects kit on them too.
Owning 1 of these for almost 2 years now .... Well parts are hard to find and expensive, basically everything is expensive. BUT its the smiles per gallon that matters to me
I thoroughly enjoy my 2005 S60-R, even if it is an automatic. So much pedal left, and wish we had an Autobahn here in the U.S. Or even rent a Speedway for a few hours. Definite driving excitement.
My buddy had a S60R (looked just like this one) when I had my Mazdaspeed 6. Gotta say I really did enjoyed that car, my Mazda felt tighter than the S60, but when it came to comfort it was light years ahead, the power was better on the Volvo aswell, it actually made power to redline haha. Oh and the sound. Ooooo the 5cyl noises are the best
funny you say that i have both a speed 6 and an s60r and i get what your saying