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Meeting
the Challenge — The Volvo S60 Challenge
There
is a new racing series on Swedish tracks, the Volvo S60 Challenge, with
which talented drivers can compete for points, places, and trophies with
factory-converted sedans. Since the performance of the vehicles in
question has not taken off into the stratosphere, they will be fine for
street driving after certain modifications. Obviously, this makes for an
attractive challenge for any ambitious performance tuner.
This
challenge has been taken up and met with flying colours by the
well-known company MR Sweden Motorsport of Lübeck, Germany. Together
with his Swedish cooperation partners, owner Marcus Reumann and his team
have put together a car that far surpasses the original model in
performance. But the differences to the vehicles of the S60 Challenge
series were consciously restricted to the technical area. As far as
appearance goes, Reumann kept as close to the design of the racing
series as motor vehicle laws allow. The dominant feature is clearly the
massive rear racing wing with its down-turned outer edges. Just as
prominent is the racing front spoiler. The front spoiler boasts extra
openings in its lower part that allow cooling air to stream through to
the brake system. The racing design is rounded off with matching side
sills. Finally, an extra touch is given by the headlight covers painted
to match the colour of the car.
The almost completely factory-furnished interior is upgraded optically
by a multiple-piece decor set in the style of piano lacquer. In this
case, there are also alternative wood styles available.
On the technical side, the Lübeck team has taken a giant leap forward.
Thanks to expensive special components and a lot of work, the newly
installed bank of five cylinders now churns out 261 kw / 355 hp instead
of the standard 250 hp. Torque increases from 330 Nm to 470 Nm. This
achievement is the result of a whole bundle of changes. First, by means
of special software, the electronic motor management was altered, so
that, among other things, boost can build up to 1.4 bar. A new
turbocharger, larger fuel injectors, special sparkplugs, an
“optiflow” sports air filter together with the optimization of the
air intake, all see to it that the motor is able to strut its stuff. A
further contribution to the high performance level is made by a
three-inch stainless steel exhaust pipe from the catalytic converter
that ends in a 70-millimeter stainless steel sports tailpipe.
The performance is impressive, as one would expect. The 100 kph barrier
is reached after just under 6 seconds, and acceleration doesn’t stop
till 260 kph, at which point the motor is doing 6000 rpm in fifth gear.
It goes without saying that chassis and brake system are up to the
challenge they face from a performance level of this calibre. The
specially developed sports chassis lowers the Volvo S60 by 35 millimetres.
The racing brake system boasts 365-millimeter discs and four-piston callipers
made by the noted manufacturer Brembo. There’s room for them on the
large aluminium wheels in 8 x 18 format, which are fitted with 235/40-18
sized tires. Noteworthy is also the reinforced buttress that holds the
front end steady when a more aggressive driving style is employed.
Prices:
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The
motor upgrade with special software, a new turbocharger in exchange,
larger fuel injectors, special sparkplugs, an “optiflow” sports
air filter, optimized air intake, the three-inch stainless steel
sports exhaust pipe, and the 70-millimeter sports tailpipe runs to
€5,550.00
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The
three-inch stainless steel exhaust pipe from the catalytic converter
costs €997.03.
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The
high performance brake system complete will set you back
€3,200.00.
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The
sports chassis comes to €1,150.00.
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The
wheel set can be had starting at €2,000.00.
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The
spoiler set including the headlight covers amounts to €1,300.00.
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The
“piano lacquer” decor set goes for €235.00.
All
prices include VAT and are without installation. Allow about two working
days for the upgrade.
MR Sweden Motorsport
Marcus Reumann
Rapsacker 2, D-23556 Lübeck, Germany
Telephone: +49-451- 80 90 0 90
Telefax: +49-451- 89 85 12
Email: info@mr-tuning.de
Website:
www.mr-sweden-motorsport.de
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