Volvo AWD performance sedan! *drool*

Rally Man · 10-02-2000, 11:52 AM

AWD, 300bhp, 2.4 liter, 5-cylinder engine...0-60 in approx 5.5 seconds...pretty sweeeettt!

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10-03-2000, 12:03 AM

Now ask the question about how many "Cross Country" and "Type R/AWD" Volvos have been in the shop for repairs to the first-generation AWD system that Volvo developed... I think I'll stick with my Legacy and 25+ years of AWD experience. And for the price of one of those Volvos I could put $30k worth of mods (twin-turbo, TEC-II, full suspension, transmission, etc) on my Wagon and beat any stock Volvo....

sorry... not today, thanks.

A

edit: duh, I forgot to mention... One of these passed me on Hwy26 in Portland this weekend at about 100mph... They look nice, but I'd take a Legacy sedan over the S80R any day (for looks)...

[This message has been edited by RandyF (edited October 02, 2000).]

8Complex · 10-03-2000, 12:13 AM

I'd still rather build up a 240-series Volvo.

Maybe a 93 244 GL stripped down and swap in a B23 turbo motor out of a later 740-series. Install a Getrag tranny out of a Supra or BMW and then crank up the boost.

BTW, I just found out why my Impreza feels slower then my old Volvo (85 244 Turbo, intercooled) - because they havre the HP, but the Volvo had 190ft.lb's of torque (out of a 2.1L engine too).

Faraz · 10-03-2000, 12:18 AM

looks just like a leggy limited to me

cvalle-sd · 10-03-2000, 12:20 AM

I bought the Consumer Reports used car buyer's guide, and they recommend staying away from AWD Volvos - Large, frequent repair charges. I'd wait, or go w/ the SAAB Viggen

Greg I · 10-03-2000, 12:22 AM

A) This is a concept car. Who knows if it'll hit production -- it's on volvospy, and the link was posted in a different thread a few days ago.

B) The Saab Viggen is FWD and is subject to some horrible torque steer. I've yet to see a positive review of that car.

Greg.

Siper2 · 10-03-2000, 12:23 AM

Okay dude, no stealing of fire allowed!!!

I already posted this one yesterday.

-S2-

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10-03-2000, 12:03 AM	#2
RandyF Guest Member#:	Now ask the question about how many "Cross Country" and "Type R/AWD" Volvos have been in the shop for repairs to the first-generation AWD system that Volvo developed... I think I'll stick with my Legacy and 25+ years of AWD experience. And for the price of one of those Volvos I could put $30k worth of mods (twin-turbo, TEC-II, full suspension, transmission, etc) on my Wagon and beat any stock Volvo.... sorry... not today, thanks. A edit: duh, I forgot to mention... One of these passed me on Hwy26 in Portland this weekend at about 100mph... They look nice, but I'd take a Legacy sedan over the S80R any day (for looks)... [This message has been edited by RandyF (edited October 02, 2000).]

10-03-2000, 12:13 AM	#3
8Complex Moderator Member#: 922 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Schaumburg, IL Vehicle: 04 FXT Red	I'd still rather build up a 240-series Volvo. Maybe a 93 244 GL stripped down and swap in a B23 turbo motor out of a later 740-series. Install a Getrag tranny out of a Supra or BMW and then crank up the boost. BTW, I just found out why my Impreza feels slower then my old Volvo (85 244 Turbo, intercooled) - because they havre the HP, but the Volvo had 190ft.lb's of torque (out of a 2.1L engine too).

10-03-2000, 12:18 AM	#4
Faraz What?... Do they speak English in What? Moderator Member#: 1459 Join Date: May 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Allentown Vehicle: 2008 WRX 5door MT WR Blue	looks just like a leggy limited to me

10-03-2000, 12:20 AM	#5
cvalle-sd Scooby Specialist Member#: 420 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: The LBC, CA, USA Vehicle: 2001 Cr-V Silver	I bought the Consumer Reports used car buyer's guide, and they recommend staying away from AWD Volvos - Large, frequent repair charges. I'd wait, or go w/ the SAAB Viggen

10-03-2000, 12:22 AM	#6
Greg I Scooby Newbie Member#: 384 Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Vehicle: 2002 Acura RSX-S Blue	A) This is a concept car. Who knows if it'll hit production -- it's on volvospy, and the link was posted in a different thread a few days ago. B) The Saab Viggen is FWD and is subject to some horrible torque steer. I've yet to see a positive review of that car. Greg.

10-03-2000, 12:23 AM	#7
Siper2 Scooby Guru Member#: 1134 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Dillsburg, PA Vehicle: 2007 BMW 328xi wagon Silver	Okay dude, no stealing of fire allowed!!! I already posted this one yesterday. -S2-