Test drive Volvo S70 R 1997 - 1999 sedan
Do not be afraid of the "Black Devil"
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The door locks clicked softly, and as if an invisible barrier separated us from the hustle and bustle of the streets. Silence, cozy twilight, created by tinting glasses. For everyone else who remained behind this barrier, we have become far and inaccessible.
But silence and peace are deceiving. Turning the ignition key - and the Volvo S60AWD salon is filled with a juicy, bass rocker of the liberated graduation system, leaving no doubt about the nature of this car. And although it has to spend a whole working day in it, the right leg is already fidgeting on the accelerator pedals: it is time to let the whole herd of horses, peacefully kneading under the hood.
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And here we are, under the respectful views of those around us, get out to the scope of the Dmitrovsky highway. If you try to explain what the process of driving on this car is made of, then, perhaps, a sound will be in a leading position. Its juicy harmonics are constantly present in the cabin of the car, tracking the tonality and timbre of the slightest movement of the gas pedal. Sometimes the sobbing of the turbocharged valve is added to this - the family line of all engineering Volvo. The sound of the ensemble only violates the machine gun, by its understanding (and not always finally) choosing gear.
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This time Obukhovtsy did not experiment with other characteristics, reasoning that the Volvo S60AWD was already well balanced in terms of comfort, controllability and other qualities. Therefore, having acquired a different look and changed a little internally, by behavior on the road it remained almost standard. It is convenient for someone - most spare parts are available on any Volvo service. From the point of view of those who love the hotter, such an approach is probably not entirely logical. After all, having such an expressive tool in my hands, sometimes I want to feel like a rider. Alas, while in quick turns, the black devil is reliable, but far from sports perfection. I think he still has everything ahead. First of all, it depends on the demand for such products. Well, the current Volvo S60roro - what does the rating of Obukhov mean - the creation is more peaceful than aggressive.
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Weather conditions: temperature +24C, pressure 760 mm Hg. Art.
humidity 60%, coating - dry asphalt concrete
Dynamic qualities
(Partial load - 2 people+25 kg)
Acceleration, C:
0-40 km/h 2.4
0-60 km/h 4.2
0-80 km/h 6.3
0-100 km/h 9.0
0-120 km/h 12.6
0-140 km/h 17.0
0-160 km/h 22.8
0-400 m (km/h) 16.5 (136.6)
0-1000 m (km/h) 30.0 (178.9)
Maximum speed, km/h 214
Speedometer error, % 4.5
Elasticity, C:
60-100 km/h 8.0 (4.8)*
80-120 km/h 11 (5.9)*
Run, m:
120-50 km/h 1925
50-0 km/h 785
Braking with 100 km/h:
braking distance, m 40
slow down, m/s2 9.62
* Cyc-Dawn mode.
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(manufacturer data)
The number of places 5
Equipped/complete mass, kg 1560/2060
Dimensions (d x w x c), mm 4580x1800x1430
Maximum speed, km/h 210
Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, from 8.5
Engine volume, SMZ 2435
Power, kW/l. with. 147/200
at rpm 6000
Twist the moment, N.M 285
at rpm 1800
Fuel consumption
(highway/city), l/100 km 8.5/15
Text / Sergey Voskresensky
Photo / Alexander Sadovnikov
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Source: The magazine "Driving"
Krash Test Volvo S70 R 1997 - 1999
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