Performance Volvo?

CTCNetwork · Mar 14th, 2016, 02:30

Hi,

Would the S80 be considered as a performance Volvo?

Des. . .

Veefor · Mar 14th, 2016, 05:16

I suppose it depends on the criteria people judge as "performance".If it's down to handling and quick turn in speed,agility etc then probabally No.
If it's down to BHP then the V8 petrol has a lot of ponies then maybe?But I'm guessing it doesn't handle like a 2 seater sports car,having not driven one(S 80) I can't really comment with any authority.
Maybe,but certainly not a "Sports Car",but then neither is a V70R for example.Thats not to say they aren't fun to drive though.

tt82 · Mar 14th, 2016, 12:30

I would say it's more of a luxury cruiser than a performance car.

dme123 · Mar 19th, 2016, 13:15

Yes, especially the fire breathing 1.6D

brickman · Mar 25th, 2016, 00:36

The really rare V8 have some power to them, but still not what I think you mean by performance, not like an M5/AMG63/RS6. More like a M540i/500/S6 sort of 'fast barge' style.

I'm all for the fast barges, especially if you can get 5 bikes in the boot whilst causing mischief

classicswede · Mar 25th, 2016, 20:38

Depends on engine variation. V8 and T6 options are both quick machines

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brickman Premier Member Last Online: May 31st, 2024 15:50 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Glasgow	The really rare V8 have some power to them, but still not what I think you mean by performance, not like an M5/AMG63/RS6. More like a M540i/500/S6 sort of 'fast barge' style. I'm all for the fast barges, especially if you can get 5 bikes in the boot whilst causing mischief __________________

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Veefor VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:26 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bristol	I suppose it depends on the criteria people judge as "performance".If it's down to handling and quick turn in speed,agility etc then probabally No. If it's down to BHP then the V8 petrol has a lot of ponies then maybe?But I'm guessing it doesn't handle like a 2 seater sports car,having not driven one(S 80) I can't really comment with any authority. Maybe,but certainly not a "Sports Car",but then neither is a V70R for example.Thats not to say they aren't fun to drive though.

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