Performance Review: Volvo S60 T5 2.4 Turbo - [2000]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Volvo S60 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Volvo S60 T5 2.4 Turbo is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2000. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the and the 2000 Ultima GTR 720.This particular Volvo S60 has a 2401cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 5 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St5's includes the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo

The S60 shares its Petrol St5 engine configuration with the likes of the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo and the 2018 Audi TT RS 2.5 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the S60's Front Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1600 kgs (3527 lbs) this makes the Volvo S60 T5 2.4 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Volvo S60 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 2401cc 20V St5 engine produces 250 bhp (186 kW) @ 5200 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (266 bhp).

The Turbo St5 throws out 246 lb-ft (333.5 Nm) @ 2400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD 3.5 V6 (267 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Volvo S60 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2015 BMW 3 Series 335d xDrive F30 LCI (181.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Volvo S60.

The Volvo S60 has a Power to weight ratio of 156.2 bhp per ton and 153.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2000 S60 competing with the 2015 BMW 3 Series 335d xDrive F30 LCI (181.2 bhp per ton) or the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 265 (181.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Volvo S60 generating around 153.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1966 Ferrari 365 California 4.4 V12 (178.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2017 Audi A3 S3 Saloon 2.0 Turbo (178.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.5 secs, this made the Volvo S60 T5 2.4 Turbo as fast as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (6.30 secs) the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (6.30 secs) the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo 5 door (6.30 secs) the or the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (6.30 secs). This Volvo S60 T5 2.4 Turbo is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (6.40 secs) the and the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (6.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the S60 and the 2008 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L

When talking about the performance of the Volvo S60 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.87 secs @ 92.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L (14.82 secs), the 1991 Audi V8 4.2 V8 Quattro (14.82 secs), and the 2005 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 Convertible (14.82 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2000 version of the Volvo S60 T5 2.4 Turbo has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2000 S60 equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2000 Volvo S60 T5 2.4 Turbo then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2000 S60 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Volvo

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