Volvo's flagship S80 offers a revised model lineup for 2011 along with enhanced powerplants and equipment availability. While the previous S80 V8 AWD model has been discontinued, the S80 T6 AWD receives a boost in output that makes it nearly as powerful at a lower price point than the V8. The S80 T6 AWD's 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine now develops 300 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. of torque, for net gains of 19 hp and 30 lb.-ft....
What does Volvo do for an encore when it already has a superlative entry in the premium luxury sedan arena? It adds even more elegance and luxury to the flagship S80 for 2010. The enhancements are designed to make the S80 an even stronger contender in an increasingly competitive class. "Customers in this segment are often very brand loyal," says Volvo Cars President and CEO Stephen Odell. "In order to appear on the radar of customers...
The 2010 Volvo S80 is the result of an intensive dialogue between Volvo Cars' project group and the discerning customers in the premium sedan segment. "We are ready to give the competition a tough match. With the new S80, we're placing the bar at the very highest level when it comes to exclusiveness, quality and driving properties," says Volvo Cars President and CEO Stephen Odell. The 2010 Volvo S80 is being unveiled for the very first...
Entering its third year since a major redesign, Volvo's flagship S80 enhances its premium luxury charter with increased standard amenities across the board. The model lineup for 2009 includes the normally aspirated S80 3.2, the turbocharged S80 T6 AWD fitted with Volvo's renown all-wheel drive with Instant TractionTM and the top flight S80 V8 AWD - the first and only Volvo sedan equipped with a powerful yet remarkably compact and highly efficient V8 engine. Among the...