Volvo S80
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Cheers to a company that is committed to protecting the most valuable position of all, human life. Who needs the prestige of the Benzes, Beemers and Lexuses, just think what your getting with a VOLVO. And talk about a make-over, it seems as though this car was designed to seduce you. The interior feels clean, rich, classy, while the whole car personifies sexy styling. As we have learned to expect over the years, all of the above are offered with exceptional attention to detail innovative engineering and above all "safety". Although Volvo has changed to front wheel drive, you can still count on very responsive handling. Two engine options are offered, which are both transversely mounted. This means that the engines are sideways in order to allow for a more roomier cabin and a safer crush zone.
The base engine is a 2.9 liter non-turbo six cylinder which produces 201 horsepower. Although very smooth and moderately sporty, it may not appeal to those seeking more "high-end" performance. However, the 2.8 liter twin turbo, also known as T6, delivers a very sporty and extremely responsive 268 horses. In case your wondering, the "T6" stands for turbo 6 cylinder. Although the T6 features Volvo new Geartronic transmission, which allows manual control via the shift lever, both engines are only available with a 4 speed automatic transmission.
Deserving admirable mention is the impressive stopping quality. This achieved through an electronic system which helps regulate rear wheel braking. Other safety features include, inflatable side curtains designed to protect the heads of front and rear passengers in case of a side crash which drop from the roof.
There is also a new whiplash system which is designed to absorb impact shock that could cause serious injury to the neck and spine. We need not mention dual front air bags and 5, 3-point seat belts with pretensioners. Other "neat" features include, the three rear seat head restraints which can be folded down by a push of a button in order to improve rear view visibility.
Overall, the S-80 is a serious contender which offers above all safety, class and a certain conservative sex appeal. In summary, "My Car Review" gives the 1999 Volvo S-80 9 out of a 10 perfect beeps.
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