anyone like the 4.2L v8????
#21
12-12-2007, 07:58 PM
RE: anyone like the 4.2L v8????
ORIGINAL: prbayha
The s60R is not faster than the 4.2 by any means. I test drove the 2006 s60r manual and was unimpressed with the feel and hard acceleration. Handling was mushy and the build, like others mentioned, was really cheap. I also drove the 2001 mercedes 430 coupe which was a huge dissapointment, the 540i manual which was dissapointing as well, and settled on the audi. Better acceleration/power, world class interior and just an all around better car. Build quality is fantastic. Volvo's ..aside form the s60 have always been underpowered soccer mom rigs. Aside from the viggen, the same goes for saab. They all have their pro's and con's butthe difference fromvolvo to audi is like comparing ground hamburger to filet mignon. The one car I did drive which was bad *** in build quality, power, and refinement was the 2005 Jaguar X-type R supercharged model. 400 horses at your foot and that car goes. The audi was cheaper in price. I've had the volvos and saabs in my family and IMHO they are to Europe what ford and chevy are to america. Basic cars. Nice, but basic.
The s60R is not faster than the 4.2 by any means. I test drove the 2006 s60r manual and was unimpressed with the feel and hard acceleration. Handling was mushy and the build, like others mentioned, was really cheap. I also drove the 2001 mercedes 430 coupe which was a huge dissapointment, the 540i manual which was dissapointing as well, and settled on the audi. Better acceleration/power, world class interior and just an all around better car. Build quality is fantastic. Volvo's ..aside form the s60 have always been underpowered soccer mom rigs. Aside from the viggen, the same goes for saab. They all have their pro's and con's butthe difference fromvolvo to audi is like comparing ground hamburger to filet mignon. The one car I did drive which was bad *** in build quality, power, and refinement was the 2005 Jaguar X-type R supercharged model. 400 horses at your foot and that car goes. The audi was cheaper in price. I've had the volvos and saabs in my family and IMHO they are to Europe what ford and chevy are to america. Basic cars. Nice, but basic.
#23
12-13-2007, 04:22 AM
RE: anyone like the 4.2L v8????
2nd that I have driven both as well. The S60 is a good performer Hp wise they are about the same 300. accel times are close as well.
Dmdrdennie
The 4.2l upgrades are hard to calculate for me because I have done so Manny
but I know they have a Cat back that should be good for 10
the EFK this gets rid of the heavy fan from the front of the motor that should be 5-10
I know they have the LWCP (light weight crank pulley) that should be good for 5-10 as well
the have the cold air intake....hp I don't know....3-7 more less I don't know
then they have the tuning. I know this made the most difference in my car say 25+
I would say total on the low side of the figures
10 for the exhaust
5 for the EFK
5 for the crank
5for the intake
20for the chip
= 45+hp
I am supposed to talk to the guys there later next week I will get some info for all that are interested and post
let me know if you guys are interested and I will do the digging I just checked there web site and they don't have it updated with any of the stuff so I will ask
Dmdrdennie
The 4.2l upgrades are hard to calculate for me because I have done so Manny
but I know they have a Cat back that should be good for 10
the EFK this gets rid of the heavy fan from the front of the motor that should be 5-10
I know they have the LWCP (light weight crank pulley) that should be good for 5-10 as well
the have the cold air intake....hp I don't know....3-7 more less I don't know
then they have the tuning. I know this made the most difference in my car say 25+
I would say total on the low side of the figures
10 for the exhaust
5 for the EFK
5 for the crank
5for the intake
20for the chip
= 45+hp
I am supposed to talk to the guys there later next week I will get some info for all that are interested and post
let me know if you guys are interested and I will do the digging I just checked there web site and they don't have it updated with any of the stuff so I will ask
#25
12-13-2007, 12:54 PM
RE: anyone like the 4.2L v8????
Ditto to the MODS. I will be out of warranty in July and would like to entertain the thought of that manual gearbox upgrade. My TIP is on the way out and will be too expensive to replace. I am also interested on the true gains when ECU Chipping. The gains reported don't seem worth the money spent. What are the best combination of MODS to get the most out of the motor without breakiong the bank?
BTW - 0-60 times on the S60 is 6.1 seconds. 4.2 is 6.0. Torgue in the higher end will be much better with the V8. I saw an S60 on youtube last night that was modded big time to beat an M5. That was cool butstock they are pretty much identical.
BTW - 0-60 times on the S60 is 6.1 seconds. 4.2 is 6.0. Torgue in the higher end will be much better with the V8. I saw an S60 on youtube last night that was modded big time to beat an M5. That was cool butstock they are pretty much identical.
#26
12-13-2007, 05:24 PM
RE: anyone like the 4.2L v8????
ORIGINAL: prbayha
I've driven both and your wrong. In fact, about 2 hours apart from one another.
I've driven both and your wrong. In fact, about 2 hours apart from one another.
#27
12-13-2007, 11:34 PM
RE: anyone like the 4.2L v8????
ORIGINAL: Baskin 4.2l
let me know if you guys are interested and I will do the digging I just checked there web site and they don't have it updated with any of the stuff so I will ask
let me know if you guys are interested and I will do the digging I just checked there web site and they don't have it updated with any of the stuff so I will ask
#28
12-14-2007, 10:06 AM
RE: anyone like the 4.2L v8????
ORIGINAL: prbayha
Ditto to the MODS. I will be out of warranty in July and would like to entertain the thought of that manual gearbox upgrade. My TIP is on the way out and will be too expensive to replace. I am also interested on the true gains when ECU Chipping. The gains reported don't seem worth the money spent. What are the best combination of MODS to get the most out of the motor without breakiong the bank?
BTW - 0-60 times on the S60 is 6.1 seconds. 4.2 is 6.0. Torgue in the higher end will be much better with the V8. I saw an S60 on youtube last night that was modded big time to beat an M5. That was cool butstock they are pretty much identical.
Ditto to the MODS. I will be out of warranty in July and would like to entertain the thought of that manual gearbox upgrade. My TIP is on the way out and will be too expensive to replace. I am also interested on the true gains when ECU Chipping. The gains reported don't seem worth the money spent. What are the best combination of MODS to get the most out of the motor without breakiong the bank?
BTW - 0-60 times on the S60 is 6.1 seconds. 4.2 is 6.0. Torgue in the higher end will be much better with the V8. I saw an S60 on youtube last night that was modded big time to beat an M5. That was cool butstock they are pretty much identical.
http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2237a.shtmlS60 R 14.4 1/4 mile time (6 speed)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGrbGVHXqZQVideo of the 2007 Audi RS 4 from motorweek
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmsTSw0zuQEVideo of the 2008 VW R32 from motorweek
I saw that video too, I think both cars was stock.
Earlier I said the S60R could beat the 4.2 A6, here are the numbers from motorweek, they test drive new cars if you haven't seen the show before, it come on the speed channel and the MPT network.
#30
12-17-2007, 05:49 PM
RE: anyone like the 4.2L v8????
The S60R is a sled! Back in 2005 I was in the market for a new car and drove the 05' S60R at Cherry Hill Volvo in Nj and asked the sales consultant if the emergency brake was on. This car suffers from soomuch turbo lag it is ridiculous. Forget the numbers, get in the cars and drive them. I was sold on the S60R from everything I read and researched until I drove it. Then there's the interior, argh! So much plastic! The one thing I will say about the Volvo is that the quality and typeof leather used on the interior was excellent.
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