Shanghai 2015: Volvo S60L T6 Twin Engine Ready For The Spotlight

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: April 16th, 2015

shanghai 2015 volvo s60l t6 twin engine ready for the spotlight

Debuting alongside the XC90 Excellence at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, the Volvo S60L T6 Twin Engine PHEV brings hybrid power to the Sino-Swede party.

The S60L Twin Engine will arrive in Chinese showrooms from Volvo’s plant in Chengdu April 22, and is powered by a Drive-E 2-liter four up front with a 50-kW electric motor on the rear axle; the latter is fed by “an energy-optimized” 11.2 kWH lithium-ion pack. Total output comes to 306 horses and 406 lb-ft of torque, and range tops out at 33 miles in electric-only travel.

Volvo says that the PHEV’s green credentials allows would-be owners to bypass the standard license-plate process — lotteries and auctions — in cities such as Shanghai, where the car “fulfills the relevant environmental regulations.”

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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Anti121hero on Apr 16, 2015

Over 400 lb ft torque in a volvo sedan. Crazy world we live in.

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SCE to AUX on Apr 16, 2015

I like the modularity of this design. The performance must be fantastic.

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