The 2015 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid R-Design produces more torque than the Corvette Stingray (460 lb-ft), Lamborghini Gallardo (398 lb-ft), Ferrari 458 Italia (398 lb-ft), and even the Ford F-250 Super Duty with the 6.2-liter V8 (405 lb-ft), just to name a few. Together, the five-cylinder diesel and the rear-mounted electric motor produce 472 lb-ft of the stuff. For the record, that's also 103 lb-ft more than Volvo's own V60 Polestar. Think of it as a slightly slower Porsche 918 Spyder for the whole family.

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The front wheels are powered by a 2.4-liter five-cylinder diesel, which produces 215 hp and 324 lb-ft of torque. Power to the rear wheels is handled by a lithium-ion-powered electric motor with 68 hp and 146 lb-ft of torque. The sprint to 60 mph takes a very un-hybrid-like 6.1 seconds. No manual transmission is offered for the V60, and that's unlikely to change for the hybrid.

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The R-Design version adds a bit more torque and some trim tweaks like front and rear diffusers and 18-inch wheels.

As of now, Volvo hasn't confirmed whether the V60 Plug-in Hybrid will be offered in North America. Even with the recent reintroduction of the V60 to the US lineup, we're thinking it's a long shot. But we're hoping Volvo surprises us.

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