You would need to reprogramme the engine controls to do this, which would require you to purchase the Volvo software. Upon acquiring the software, you could adjust the engine controls via a laptop, but be prepared to pay a very hefty price for that software. Also, in some countries, what you're proposing may be illegal.
The 2001 Volvo S60 has a 5-speed manual.
The 2001 Volvo C70 has a 5-speed manual.
The 2001 Volvo S80 has a 4-speed automatic.
The only way to "shut off" the spees limiter is to get it tuned by someone that has a tuner. Go to www.OQCGP.net there is someone there that can help you.
You can't. It has no governor. Speed & RPMs are controlled by the ECU.
You can't. The idle speed is controlled by the Engine Control Module or ECM.
Yes they do, the automatic has a rev limiter set to about 4300 rpm when in park. Also non Sport models come with a top speed fuel shut off at 115mph, sport models are set at 137mph. With the fuel shut off removed top speed is 153mph!
There is no govenor there is a speed limiter in the onbord computer program and must be reprogrammed or removed with a chip such as a hypertech chip or superchips programmer.
The 2001 Volvo S60 has 20 valves.
The 2001 Volvo C70 has 20 valves.
The 2001 Volvo S80 has 24 valves.
The 2001 Volvo S80 is a gas-powered vehicle.