There is a strong possibility that Volvo Malaysia will make a strong statement in a few months when they decide to launch the all new S60 sedan with 2 class leading engines, the 1.6 GTDi T3 engine that produces 150 horsepower (110 kW) and the T4 with 180 horsepower (132 kW). The 180 hp engine delivers maximum torque of 240 Newton metres from just 1600 and all the way up to 5000 revs a minute. An on-demand overboost function provides a massive 270 Newton metres of torque. The result is excellent pulling power across the entire speed range. The torque curve is relatively gentle, providing a particularly comfortable driving experience. The 150 hp version offers 240 Newton metres of torque.
The 1.6 GTDi T4 will be available in combination with Volvo’s automatic six-speed Powershift transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox. The 1.6 GTDi T3 will only by available with a six-speed manual gearbox. Both variants feature a DRIVe-button on the instrumentation that engages and disengages fuel-saving technology:
· The automatic version has a technology that disengages the gear if the driver releases the accelerator when the car is rolling. This creates less rolling resistance and improves fuel consumption.
· The manual version comes with a Start/Stop function that shuts off the engine when the car is standing still and the driver releases the clutch and puts the gear lever into neutral. As soon as the driver presses the clutch again the engine restarts.
The six-speed twin-clutch Powershift transmission unites the manual gearbox’s efficiency and driving dynamics with the automatic transmission’s smoothness and convenience. Clutch operation is coordinated so that no torque losses arise during gearchanges. The result is the same comfort and seamless drive as a conventional automatic transmission, combined with the performance of a manual gearbox.
Engine specifications 1.6 GTDi T3:
Engine type
4-cylinder petrol turbo
Displacement
1595 cm3
Bore
79.0 mm
Stroke
81.4 mm
Compression ratio
10.0:1
Valves per cylinder
4
Camshafts
DOHC
Max power output
110 kW (150 hp)
Max torque
240 Nm
Emissions
Euro 5
Engine specifications 1.6 GTDi T4:
Engine type
4-cylinder petrol turbo
Displacement
1595 cm3
Bore
79.0 mm
Stroke
81.4 mm
Compression ratio
10.0:1
Valves per cylinder
4
Camshafts
DOHC
Max power output
132 kW (180 hp) / 5500 rpm
Max torque
240 Nm / 1600-5000 rpm, 270 Nm for brief overboost
Emissions
Euro 5
