tytek Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Just saw a sweet next gen black S60 with NJ manufacturer plates traveling south on I-75 through Cincinnati. The car looks great. It is a little more subtle than the current version. I loved it. Did not have a camera with me, but here are some pics I found on the net. A new gen V70R will be a serious contender for my next ride - along with BMW 335tt (hopefully in a wagon form). EDIT: the car looks a lot better in person than on the attached pictures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Pimp Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 I think that is the new S80 - the S60 hasn't been developed yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tytek Posted August 26, 2006 Author Share Posted August 26, 2006 I might be wrong, but it seemed a lot smaller that the S80. Plus if you look at the engine cover (bonnet) of the S80 and S60, they are a little different. The s80 has two ridges, the S60 has only one... but, whichever one that was, it looked pretty sexy!!! i'd hit it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Are you sure it wasn't the S40? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tytek Posted August 26, 2006 Author Share Posted August 26, 2006 it was not the S40, i am sure about that. it was most likely the new S80, since like you guys have pointed out, the next gen S60 is still under wraps: http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/23/next-generation-volvo-s60-spied/ it was completely badgless and there were two guys in the car, and it had a whole bunch of electronics around the dash area... i gave them thumbs up and the driver smiled and started laughing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 i gave them thumbs up and the driver smiled and started laughing. Driver's thoughts: "If this fool in the Subaru only knew what a pile of shit this next Volvo is going to be." j/k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulvarizer Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Yeap. The new S80 is going to be a nice car especially with the Yamaha V8. The seats are super comfortable and the sound system really kicks @ss. Also early reviews seem to like the steering and lack of "float" in this Volvo. http://www.volvocars.se/imageWeb/13cf2177-9dd3-436d-93ea-ec3d5351b313.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 But it's a Ford. The Yamaha V8 is what Ford was using in the Taurus. Volvo is known for inline engines not V's. Just look at the last V6 they had which was a Peugeot/Renault/Citroen engine. That's the big reason I'm driving a LGT instead of a V70R, oh and the huge turning circle. The old RWD Volvo's can turn in under 30 feet, the R's can turn in 42 feet, big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulvarizer Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 But it's a Ford. The Yamaha V8 is what Ford was using in the Taurus. Volvo is known for inline engines not V's. Just look at the last V6 they had which was a Peugeot/Renault/Citroen engine. That's the big reason I'm driving a LGT instead of a V70R, oh and the huge turning circle. The old RWD Volvo's can turn in under 30 feet, the R's can turn in 42 feet, big difference. I agree with the turning radius everything else is just wrong. The new S80 will have an I6 not V6 and will have a 37ft turning radius. Also they only switched to inline 6 in the late 90's (2.9l found in the s80/I5's) After a long affair with v's. The yamaha V8 being the same as the Taurus? Same specs yes, but way different in design. This thing is nice. Ford influence or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Also early reviews seem to like the steering and lack of "float" in this Volvo. http://www.volvocars.se/imageWeb/13cf2177-9dd3-436d-93ea-ec3d5351b313.jpg Well that would certainly be a first for Volvo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulvarizer Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Well that would certainly be a first for Volvo! Definately. This is a marque that is headed in the right direction. http://www.whatcar.co.uk/car-review-video.aspx?MA=45&RT=864 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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