As you quoted Stephen "While the S60 is based on the S80 platform (albeit 280 mm shorter overall and 75 mm shorter between axles). This means that the S60 platform is dimensionally smaller than the S80 platform from which it is derived. You also quote the similarities with the V70 of the S60 dimensions. The V70 is the same width, wheelbase and height as the S60 as far as the main passenger area is concerned. Volvo may say that the S60 and V70 are based on the S80 chassis but anybody can tell that the S80 is quite a bit larger than the other two. If you still do not believe me then go measure.
Cheers, Peter.
"Stephen M. Henning" wrote in message news: snipped-for-privacy@news06.west.earthlink.net... : "Peter Milnes" wrote: : : > Sorry Stephen, but the 2001 V70 is based on the S60 chassis not the S80. : : That is not what Edmunds, Kelley, and Volvo say. Also check: : :
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"The new 2001 Volvo V70 wagon uses the exterior styling, platform and: suspension of the S80 sedan, but offers two turbocharged five cylinder: engines instead of the six cylinder engines offered in the S80.": : ...and:
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"The [2001] V70 is build on the S80 platform ...": : ...and:
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"2001 Volvo V70 Cross Country ... now sports the broad-shouldered look: first seen on the S80 sedan. It also shares the S80's platform. A taller: ride height that gives the Cross country a substantial 8.2 inches of: ground clearance, distinguish the all-road Cross Country from its V70: wagon counterpart.": : ...and:
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"The [2001] V70 wagon now rides on a slightly downsized S80 platform,: providing more refinement in the body shell and suspension.": : However the S60 is also based on the S80 platorm: : :
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: "While the S60 is based on the S80 platform (albeit 280 mm shorter : overall and 75 mm shorter between axles) it also shares some elements : with the V70. For example, front track is the same as the wagon¹s while : rear track is as per the S80. Brakes and suspension are from the : flagship sedan. To all intents and purposes, Volvo has made three cars : S60, V70 and S80 on the same platform but succeeded in giving each a : clear visual identity and completely different driving feel." : : -- : Pardon my spam deterrent; send email to snipped-for-privacy@earthlink.net : Cheers, Steve Henning in Reading, PA, USA : Owned '67,'68,'71,'74,'79,'81,'87,'93,'95 & '02 Volvos. : The '67,'74,'79,'87,'95 and '02 through European Delivery. :
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