 Volvo presented the first pictures and video next-generation prototype S60. The vehicle will be presented in January with the living room in Detroit. On the production version will have to wait until 2010. S60 is another representative of the class coupe. Volvo stresses that the concept gives a clear indication of how the production version will look. Of course, the car, which will go to production will not be identical to the prototype.
S60 concept has abnormally terminated for example, opening the door. While in the case of the front there is no surprises, it opens up the rear in a surprising way. When you initiate the operations by pressing the door open standard first, then move along the body towards its rear and stop at the height of the rear wheels. The advantage of such an approach? Easier access to the interior of the vehicle. Compared to the body styling project dashboard remains a far more futuristic form. For example, the middle console is made by hand from the crystal, and the impression of three-dimensional speedometer - the higher the speed, it means that the number can be found further away from the driver's eyes. The car is equipped with a number of technologies to enhance security. It is even mentioned on the radar, which detects not only located on the front of cars but also pedestrians. Under the bonnet came concept S60 engine with a capacity of 1.6 l GTDi marked. Despite appearances this is a unit of gas for direct injection and charged. As a result, it has 180 hp at the power of the medium burning 5 l/100 km. Volvo announces that the first series vehicle propelled by an engine made in technology GTDi you are already in the second half of next year. |
