I've done some work on the V10s. The engine alone weighs near on 400kg and ruins the handling of anything car sized it's attached to. In terms of its dimensions and mass its more of a truck motor than genuinely suitable for car use.
I suspect the transmission will be the limiting factor with the D5. The autos quoted limit is 450NM and Polestar options on the 185 and 200 take the engine right up to that limit.
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2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.
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