Volvo S60

After introducing the new S80 flagship luxury sedan based on the P2 platform, Volvo launched the S60 sedan as a sportier option.

The new P2 platform offered an innovative approach with its new electronic equipment and OBD2 vehicle connectivity for diagnostic systems. In these new "OBD2" vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) communicated with other computer modules via a high-speed CAN-BUS data network.

In these networked vehicles, advanced safety systems like the S60's DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control) became possible. The DSTC module monitored data from wheel speed sensors and chassis accelerometers, and when it detected skidding, it sent commands to the Brake Control Module for active braking of the slipping wheels at different timings and to the Engine Control Module for power reduction.

The powertrains of the P2 S60s also integrated advanced computer control; the new AWD (All-Wheel Drive) system developed by Haldex engaged the rear wheels by detecting wheel lock during hard braking and wheel slip during acceleration.

Naturally aspirated, low-pressure turbo "2.4T" and "2.5T," as well as high-pressure "T5" turbo models, were equipped with either a 5-speed AW50/55 automatic or a 5-speed M56 manual transmission. In 2004, a new high-performance S60R model was introduced, featuring a 300hp turbo five-cylinder engine, standard AWD, and the Four-C active chassis system with unique interior and exterior trims. This system connected active suspension, DSTC, and throttle response settings through the vehicle's network.

S60R models equipped with 4C actively adjusted the stiffness of the dampers at each corner based on road undulations and chassis movements. Stiffness could be adjusted with selectable Comfort, Sport, and Advanced modes. Another unique feature of the S60R was a DSTC "reduced" mode that allowed some slip before the computer intervened.

The R models' M66 6-speed manual transmission was later adopted by other T5 P2 models; however, finding these 6-speed manual T5s proved quite challenging. In 2006, the 5-speed automatic transmission in the P2 R models was replaced with a 6-speed TF-80 automatic capable of handling the full 300lb-ft torque of the R engine, whereas the previous AW50/55 had limited torque to 258lb-ft to protect the 1st and 2nd gears.

R models were produced until 2007, while other S60 models continued until 2009.

S60 MK1

Four-door sedan based on the Volvo P2 platform.

Sold from 2001 to 2009 model years.

Equipped with naturally aspirated or turbocharged inline 5-cylinder gasoline engines.

Available with FWD or AWD and manual or automatic transmission options.

The S60 can be considered the evolution of the S70.

2001-2006 Volvo S60 2.4 (Naturally Aspirated) Equipped with a 2.4L naturally aspirated inline 5-cylinder gasoline engine (B5244S).

FWD, available with either a 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission.

Naturally aspirated models are rare options.

Denso engine management system was used.

2001-2003 Volvo S60 2.4T / S60 2.4T AWD Equipped with low-pressure turbocharged gasoline engines.

Available with a 2.4L engine (B5244T3).

Bosch Motronic 7 engine management system was used.

Available only with automatic transmission in FWD or AWD configurations.

2004-2009 Volvo S60 2.5T / S60 2.5T AWD Equipped with low-pressure turbocharged gasoline engines.

Available with a 2.5L engine (B5254T2).

Bosch Motronic 7 engine management system was used.

Available only with automatic transmission in FWD or Haldex AWD configurations.

2001-2009 Volvo S60 T5 Equipped with high-pressure turbocharged inline 5-cylinder gasoline engines.

Models from 2001-2004 were offered with a 2.3L engine (B5234T3).

Models from 2005-2009 shared the 2.4L engine (B5244T5) with the "R" model.

Models from 2001-2009 were also offered with a 2.0L engine (B5204T5).

Bosch Motronic 7 engine management system was used.

Available only in FWD with manual or automatic transmission options.

Manual transmissions for 2001-2004 were 5-speed, while those for 2005-2009 were 6-speed.

Automatic transmissions were a 5-speed variation of the AW55-50 SN.

2004-2007 Volvo S60 R Fully equipped high-performance model.

S60R models featured a 2.5L high-pressure turbocharged inline 5-cylinder gasoline engine (B5254T4).

Bosch Motronic 7 engine management system was used.

S60R models were equipped with Haldex AWD systems.

Manual transmission models from 2004-2005 had a 6-speed (M66).

Automatic transmission models from 2004-2005 had a 5-speed Aisin AW55-51 SN with a torque limit of 258lb-ft in the 1st and 2nd gears.

Models from 2006-2007 had a 6-speed Aisin TF80SC automatic transmission.

Although these models resembled other S60 models, their interior and exterior trims were completely different.

S60 R models were equipped with the FOUR-C active suspension system.