Volvo’s second plug-in hybrid concept is headed for the 2012 North American International Auto
Show in Detroit. The XC60 Plug-in Hybrid T8 follows on the tracks
of the V60 Plug-in, Volvo’s most economical model ever. Volvo is seriously
considering producing these models as a way of reducing its carbon footprint.
The car is run by a petrol engine and an electric motor. The
petrol is carried by a 206kW, 380Nm engine, while the electric motor
gives out 50kW and 200Nm. Mated to it is an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Acceleration
from 0 – 100km/h is achieved in 5.8 seconds.
These are the car’s performance figures, but its real performance is in fuel
consumption. A claim of 4.7 litres per
100km and a range of 960km is envisaged.
“In the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept we demonstrate that our
forthcoming four-cylinder engines
offer the same high performance as today's sixes. At the same time, their fuel
consumption will be lower than in current four-cylinder engines,” says Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President
Research & Development at Volvo Car.
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