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2001 Volvo S60

By Larkin Hill

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

  • Curb Weight: 2,750 pounds (1250kg)
  • Weight Distribution, F/R: 40% / 60%
  • Fuel Capacity: 19 US Gal (72 Liters)
  • Wheelbase: 106.25 in (2700mm)
  • Track, F/R: 68.75in (1748mm) / 67.25 in (1710mm)
  • Width: 78.3 inches (1990mm)
  • Front overhang: 40.6 in (1031mm)
  • Rear overhang: 41.1 in (1045mm)
  • Length: 188 inches (4774mm)
  • Height: 41 inches (1041mm)
  • Ground clearance: 4 inches (100 mm)
  • Trunk Space, F/R: 2.65 cu ft (6253.3cc) / 2.82 cu ft (6654.4cc)

    CHASSIS

  • Space frame 4130 lightweight steel with honeycomb composite panels

    ENGINE

  • Type: All-Aluminum V-8 2V cam-in-block
  • Displacement: 427 c.i.d. (7.0 liter)
  • Bore and Stroke: 4 1/8" x 4.0" (104.8 x 101.6 mm)
  • Pistons: Forged
  • Connecting Rods: EN40B billet steel
  • Crankshaft: 4340 forged billet steel
  • Induction system: Roof intake feeding twin 80mm mass air meters feeding carbon fiber plenum. Magnesium oval bore throttle body (longitudinally mounted). Intake manifold: magnesium w/ 8 individual runners.
  • Heads: CNC machined all-aluminum Saleen high flow
  • Valves: Stainless steel with titanium retainers. Intake: 2.125" (54.0mm). Exhaust: 1.625 " (41.3mm). Beryllium exhaust seats.
  • Valve train: Hydraulic roller lifter/roller rocker
  • Exhaust System: Stainless steel high flow with merge collector incorporating dual catalysts per cylinder bank and EGR system
  • Required fuel: 92 octane
  • Alternator: 140 Amps
  • Battery: 12 V
  • Front Engine Accessory Drive (FEAD): Compact drive system w/side-mounted water pump
  • Emission Control System: OBD-II compliant, dual heated oxygen sensor per bank, high-volume EVAP system
  • Fly-wheel: 5.5" (139.7mm) steel 4-plate
  • Fuel System: High capacity returnless with 42 lb./hr. injectors
  • Oil system: High vacuum dry sump configuration. Capacity: 12.6 qt. (12l). Aluminum oil tank.
  • Horsepower: 550 hp @ 6400 rpm
  • Torque: 525 ft.-lbs. @ 4000 RPM
  • Redline: 7000 rpm

    COOLING SYSTEM

  • Carbon fiber front intake feeding twin front-mounted
  • aluminum water radiators w/ ECU controlled electric
  • cooling fans. Twin side-mounted oil-air coolers.

    ELECTRONICS

  • Saleen PowerFlash control system computer. Integrated
  • coil-on-plug ignition system.

    DRIVETRAIN

  • Transmission: Longitudinal, 6-speed all synchro-mesh transaxle
  • Transmission Ratios 1st 2.46 2nd 2.06 3rd 1.47 4th 1.18 5th 0.958 6th 0.74
  • Final drive ratio 3.22
  • Limited slip differential
  • Light-weight inboard and outboard tri-pod joints
  • High torque capacity steel halfshafts
  • Clutch : metallic 5.5" dia., 4-plate, hydraulic actuation

    SUSPENSION

  • Front suspension system: Unequal length, double wishbones, light-weight aluminum dampers, w/ coilover springs. Front anti-roll bar.
  • CNC machined billet aluminum flow-through uprights.
  • Rear suspension system: Unequal length, double wishbones, light-weight aluminum dampers, with coilover springs.
  • CNC machined billet aluminum flow-through uprights.

    BRAKES

  • Saleen engineered/Brembo supplied lightweight aluminum, six-piston calipers front/rear: 15 in. Ventilated Disc (Front) 14 in. Ventilated Disc (Rear)
  • Light-weight aluminum disc mounting bells

    WHEELS AND TIRES

  • Saleen forged alloy wheels.
  • Center locking wheel nuts with automatic safety locks: 19 in. x 9.5 in. Front wheels 19 in. x 13 in. Rear wheels
  • High Performance Pirelli P-Zero Rossa Tires Front 275/30-19 Rear 355/25-19

    SAFETY FEATURES

  • Integrated roll protection
  • Aluminum honeycomb impact absorbing panels
  • 3-point seat belts with automatic seat belt pre-tensioners
  • Carbon fiber rocker panels and doors
  • Aluminum honeycomb front crush structure, integrated rear crumple zones
  • Center position fuel tank/passenger-side filler

    INTERIOR FEATURES

  • Connolly leathers Aluminum and body-color accents
  • Performance sport seating
  • Custom fitted driver seating position
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob
  • Rear-view video camera w/ interior LCD display
  • Quick-release steering wheel
  • 240 mph speedometer
  • Central-mounted tachometer

    COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

  • High volume flow-through ventilation system
  • Air conditioning
  • Fully adjustable tilt & telescoping steering column
  • Power windows
  • Power door locks with central locking system
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
  • Electric heated front windshield
  • Custom-made fitted luggage
  • Remote trunk/hatch/fuel-filler door releases
  • AM/FM remote six-disc CD changer audio system

    SECURITY

  • Theft-deterrent security system
  • Electronic immobilizer system

    EXTERIOR FEATURES

  • Dual power-operated door mirrors
  • Projector beam headlights
  • Heat-rejecting tinted glass
  • Power antenna
  • Autoclave carbon fiber body panels
  • Advanced wind tunnel developed aerodynamics, including: Integrated split-channel air flow throughout car; full underside aerodynamics; advanced design front tray & side skirts; integrated full body wing. All specifications are preliminary and subject to change without notice. © 2000 Saleen, Inc. All Rights Reserved


     

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