2003 Volvo V70 R

The Volvo S60 R and V70 R, unveiled at the 2002 Paris Motor Show, are packaged with the most powerful engine in the Volvo range. Volvo’s newly developed five-cylinder 2.5 liter in-line turbocharged power plant produces 300 horsepower and 295 ft-lb of torque between 1,950 and 5,250 rpm.

Volvo is billing the S60 R and V70 R as true performance cars, designed for the ultimate driving experience without compromising the intelligent functionality that is the hallmark of Volvo.

Topping the Volvo S60 R and V70 R’s list of technological breakthroughs is what is probably the world’s most advanced active performance chassis with Four-C Technology (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept). Four-C allows Volvo’s R cars to offer both the uncompromising road holding of the extreme sports car with the comfort essential in a family car.

Source: Volvo Press Release