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Old 10-12-2014, 07:17 PM
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What are the less obvious signs of a real R type? I have the chance to buy a 2005 S60 R tomorrow, would like to make sure its the real thing. I'm guessing the twin turbo is pretty major one, but what else?

BTW: I'm a long term (28 years) SAAB owner of various models, and this S60 will have to share the driveway with two 9-5 aeros... should make for some interesting comparisons...
 
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Hi and welcome to the site.

The vin. Run the vin through the AutoCheck.com website.
 
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Old 10-13-2014, 12:43 PM
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It's not a twin turbo.

Engine code in the VIN for an R is 52 (6th and 7th digits)
 
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You said its not a twin turbo? I thought all type R S60's are? I'll get the VIN this evening. Now I'm depressed.
 
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Oh, its turbo, just not twin. Sorry, been also looking at Audi S4's got twins on the mind.
 
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