Not mine no affiliation- 1995 Volvo T5-R that looks well set-up and has "294 hp and 341 lb ft at the wheels ":
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Sept. 1, 2010 4:12 p.m. Shaun Reader
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Sept. 1, 2010 4:39 p.m. cwh SuperDork
Looks like major fun to me!
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Sept. 1, 2010 5:14 p.m. alex Dork
Thank the gods that's not a wagon. I can't afford a flight to Vermont.
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Sept. 1, 2010 5:51 p.m. triumph5 Reader
In reply to alex: Actually, it's in Ct.,
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Sept. 1, 2010 5:52 p.m. Carrera4 Reader
Wonder if he'd trade for a clean, low mileage '93 E36 sedan . . .
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Sept. 1, 2010 6:41 p.m. z31maniac SuperDork
I like it.
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Sept. 1, 2010 7:22 p.m. Shaun Reader
13.9 sec. 1/4 mile at 108 mph would seemingly indicate traction problems and or not the best driving. A 108 trap is very fast at 13.9. It must be a load of fun when rolling.
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Sept. 1, 2010 9:51 p.m. alex Dork
Shaun wrote: traction problems
In a 341wtq FWD? No...
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Sept. 2, 2010 6:42 a.m. 4cylndrfury SuperDork
rolling burnouts are sekC
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Sept. 2, 2010 7:43 a.m. mad_machine SuperDork
I think I would grow tired of it after a while.. but it would be great fun until then
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Sept. 2, 2010 7:51 a.m. integraguy Dork
Ford builds a Focus in Europe that has a "variation" of the Volvo 5 cylinder that produces 300 hp. Of course, that particular model of Focus has a specially designed front suspension that is NOT used by any other model of Focus. Perhaps one of the most powerful FWD vehicles built by a major car company?
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Sept. 2, 2010 8:01 a.m. 4cylndrfury SuperDork
integraguy wrote:
Ford builds a Focus in Europe that has a "variation" of the Volvo 5 cylinder that produces 300 hp. Of course, that particular model of Focus has a specially designed front suspension that is NOT used by any other model of Focus. Perhaps one of the most powerful FWD vehicles built by a major car company?
Cobalt SS? Mopar Shelbys?
Dont know the numbers off the top of my head, these were just stabs in the dark. But youre right, there sure arent too many ~300hp FWD factory stock out there...which is a shame
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Sept. 2, 2010 1:16 p.m. turboswede SuperDork
Spirit/IROC R/T had 224hp. SRT-4 had 240?
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Sept. 2, 2010 1:51 p.m. ReverendDexter Dork
integraguy wrote:
Ford builds a Focus in Europe that has a "variation" of the Volvo 5 cylinder that produces 300 hp. Of course, that particular model of Focus has a specially designed front suspension that is NOT used by any other model of Focus. Perhaps one of the most powerful FWD vehicles built by a major car company?
What about the LS4s used in the FWD Impala SSs? ~300hp/320tq
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Sept. 2, 2010 7:09 p.m. clutchsmoke New Reader
What?! Asking $4500?? Usually with Volvos like these the owners are asking $8000...
I kinda dig the yellow. I really want a rwd car tho.
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Sept. 3, 2010 6:50 a.m. 93celicaGT2 SuperDork
The new Acura TL has over 300hp as well.
But back on subject, this Volvo is the E36 M3. I wish this dude in Louisville would stop dicking me around and buy the MX6. If he does, i'll be on my way to pick up the LOLVo immediately.
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Sept. 3, 2010 7:50 a.m. gamby SuperDork
Shaun wrote:
13.9 sec. 1/4 mile at 108 mph would seemingly indicate traction problems and or not the best driving. A 108 trap is very fast at 13.9. It must be a load of fun when rolling.
You're questioning whether 294whp would cause traction problems on an FWD car?
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Sept. 3, 2010 10:21 a.m. Nitroracer Dork
ReverendDexter wrote:
Ford builds a Focus in Europe that has a "variation" of the Volvo 5 cylinder that produces 300 hp. Of course, that particular model of Focus has a specially designed front suspension that is NOT used by any other model of Focus. Perhaps one of the most powerful FWD vehicles built by a major car company?
Anybody like the cadillac northstar? 280-300hp about 15 years ago.
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Sept. 3, 2010 1:54 p.m. digdug18 HalfDork
93celicaGT2 wrote:
The new Acura TL has over 300hp as well.
But back on subject, this Volvo is the E36 M3. I wish this dude in Louisville would stop dicking me around and buy the MX6. If he does, i'll be on my way to pick up the LOLVo immediately.
wow, your trying to buy a volvo. now i'm shocked.
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Sept. 3, 2010 4:50 p.m. Shaun Reader
gamby wrote:
Shaun wrote:
13.9 sec. 1/4 mile at 108 mph would seemingly indicate traction problems and or not the best driving. A 108 trap is very fast at 13.9. It must be a load of fun when rolling.
You're questioning whether 294whp would cause traction problems on an FWD car?
No.
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Sept. 3, 2010 8:21 p.m. rmarkc Reader
If the specs on the chip my T5-R can be believed, my 850 should be putting out 270HP and 305tq but that is not at the wheels and the 160k automatic doesn't help much either.
But it does pull nicely from a roll.
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Sept. 4, 2010 9:24 a.m. 93celicaGT2 SuperDork
digdug18 wrote:
93celicaGT2 wrote:
The new Acura TL has over 300hp as well.
But back on subject, this Volvo is the E36 M3. I wish this dude in Louisville would stop dicking me around and buy the MX6. If he does, i'll be on my way to pick up the LOLVo immediately.
wow, your trying to buy a volvo. now i'm shocked.
Heh, what shocks you about that? I have no brand loyalty.
If shocks, awes, and amuses me, i want it. Utility or sensible-ness be damned.
That said, this car is a bit slower than the MX6. BUT IT'S YELLER!!!!
