Volvo has announced today that it will premiere the new Volvo V60 Hybrid which will take place at the 2011 Geneva motor show in March. The Volvo V60 Hybrid is powered by a five-cylinder 2.4-litre D5 turbodiesel engine for the front axle and an electric motor for the rear one. The D5 engine of the Volvo V60 Hybrid develops 215 hp and 440 Nm of torque, while the electric motor, called an Electric Rear Axle Drive (ERAD) outputs an additional 70 hp. The Volvo V60 Hybrid gets its electricity from a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and the car comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
As far as the efficiency figures go, the Volvo V60 Hybrid will offer a 50 g/km CO2 emissions level and a 150 mpg fuel consumption.
The Volvo V60 Hybrid is based on the station wagon version of the model and the car maker says it can drive for up to 32 miles on electricity only.
The Volvo V60 Hybrid has been developed in collaboration with Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall.
Volvo Press Release:
The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid - another world-first from Volvo Car Corporation
At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Volvo Cars will be unveiling the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid - a virtually production-ready car with carbon dioxide emissions below 50 g/km, which translates into fuel consumption of 150 miles per gallon.
In 2012 Volvo Cars will be the first manufacturer on the market with this new breed of hybrid - which is the result of close cooperation with the Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall.
The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid features the very best properties from three different car types in one sports wagon. This includes a possibility for the driver to drive up to 32 miles on pure electricity.
"This second-generation hybrid is the perfect choice for the uncompromising buyer who wants a carbon dioxide-lean car packed with driving pleasure," says Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Cars.
D5 engine and Electric Rear Axle Drive
The front wheels of the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will be driven by a five-cylinder 2.4-litre D5 turbodiesel, which produces 215 horsepower and maximum torque of 440 Nm. The rear axle features ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) in the form of an electric motor producing 70 horsepower, which receives its power from a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The car features a six-speed automatic transmission.
"In order to get true car enthusiasts to think green, you have to offer them the opportunity to drive with low carbon dioxide emissions without taking away the adrenaline rush that promotes genuine driving pleasure. The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid has all the traditional properties of a
genuine sports wagon. What we've done is to spice it up with spearhead technology," says Stefan Jacoby.
The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will be revealed at a press conference in Geneva on March 1st 2011.