performance - Volvo

It takes extraordinary
character to shoulder
big responsibility.
Engine power and an improved environment. To many, these terms
sound like a contradiction. To us they represented a call to action.
A challenge to develop technology that doesn’t compromise on
performance while at the same time acknowledging our environmental
responsibility. The result is a series of engines that break the mould
– and a few records. The V8, for example, is the world’s first Ultra Low
Emission Vehicle II (ULEV II) compliant eight-cylinder engine. The D5
turbodiesel and six-cylinder petrol versions don’t disappoint either
– in terms of city and country driving pleasure or reduced emissions.
Carrying this power also presented challenges of its own. To meet
these, design characteristics such as a low centre of gravity, precisely
calculated weight distribution and high ground clearance were applied.
As a result, you stay firmly and comfortably rooted to the road, no
matter where it’s taking you.
22