Volvo, the Swedish automaker has achieved many environmental milestones over the long years of existence in the automobile market. It has now come out with ULEV-II certified low emission vehicles including the XC90 V8, taking its commitment towards the environment to a new level. The Volvo XC90 V8 is a purebred performer with 311 horsepower and 325 ft.-lb. or torque at a low 3,900 rpm. This is one of the most successful SUV models in the premium segment. Volvo launches XC90 with a new V8 engine,

Which marks a new turning point in Volvo history. Since 1927, it is the first V8 the company has manufactured and the Volvo XC90 is the first model to be powered by the new engine.

The new transverse engine is helpful in maintaining the frontal crumple zones in the XC90 ensuring high quality protective safety features. The extremely compact external dimensions were essential for the new engine to assure excellent performance taking the car miles ahead of the competing models in the contemporary automobile market.

The Volvo XC90 V8 has an estimated 600 horsepower with the use of a massive supercharger, revised engine mapping and low restriction exhaust. It has aVolvo’s Haldex electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system, which is “pre-charged” and could go instantly routed to the wheel with the most traction.

Volvo C90 V8 engine along with its dimensions, weighs just 418 pounds, which is necessary for low fuel consumption. The ultra high performance alloy wheels, ultra deep front air dam, small, high intensity fog lamps, and custom fabricated engine arches, 13-inch floating rear brakes, shod with 4-piston callipers, make the car from the Swedish car makers an alluring model. It also has 15-inch floating discs with 8-piston calipers handle brake duty up front. There is no doubt that this superior car from Volvo will push this next generation SUV to the next level.

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