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2008 Volvo S80 T6 Executive review picture accessory
Coming in three flavors, a base 2.9 model, the T6 and the T6 Elite, Volvo's flagship sedan, the S80 has an inline 6-cyl engine, the 2.9 with 194 hp, the others with a turbocharger and 268 hp. A 4-speed automatic is the only transmission; the T6s's unit has a manual shift gate. T6 and Volvo S80 Elite come with 17-inch wheels, which are optional for the 2.9 in place of 16s. Standard features include antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, traction control, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. We have been hard at work preparing the 2008 Volvo S80 review to provide the latest accessory information and Volvo S80 picture to the interested reader. A navigation system is available on all models. The Elite's rear seat is divided by a center console, heated, and angled to provide 2 inches more leg room. It accommodates two passengers and includes a power sunshade, DVD video and TV tuner, and a refrigerated compartment. Volvo's On-Call Plus assistance system is new for 2008. It's optional on the 2.9 and standard on other models. Rain-sensing wipers are a new option.
The base 2.9 is equipped with a 2.9-liter inline six-cylinder engine that generates a respectable 197 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. For the T6 models, Volvo takes the 2.9's engine and bolts on two small turbochargers. Even with slightly less displacement (2.8 liters), the T6's engine belts out 268 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and a prodigious 280 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm. Both engines are mated to four-speed automatic transmissions. Additionally, the T6 provides a Geartronic feature that allows for manual shifting if the driver desires. An integral part of the 2008 Volvo s80 review picture accessory section is the safety feature. On the 2008 Volvo S80 T6 Executive, stability and traction control system is standard. Other active safety features include Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and emergency brake assistance. As with all Volvos, safety is paramount; every S80 is replete with side airbags for front passengers, head curtain airbags for front and rear passengers, whiplash-reducing headrests and ISO-FIX child-seat attachment points. The S80 T6 Executive receives perfect marks in all NHTSA crash tests, as well as an overall "Good" score in IIHS frontal offset tests.
The four-passenger T6 Executive or five-passenger T6 Elite provide a normal and an extended wheelbase. These models add two extra inches of legroom by pushing the rear seat farther back into the rear deck and by removing the folding-seat mechanism. They also feature wider rear door openings, heated rear seats, extra padding in the rear seatback and bottom cushion, an electric rear-window sun shade, a small refrigerator and a DVD player connected to a video screen mounted in the rear console; a wireless fax/copier is optional. The S80 may be outfitted with such options as 17-inch wheels, in-dash four-disc CD changer, a DVD-based navigation system and a warm weather package that includes curtains for the rear windows. One very practical 2008 Volvo s80 T6 Executive accessory is the Rear-Window Sunshade. This elegant rollout shade shields the interior from heat and sun damage without hampering visibility and gives additional comfort to rear seat passengers.
Interior Design and Special Features: Another common characteristic of Volvo is interior comfort and the 2008 Volvo S80 is no exception. The rear seat environment of the Volvo S80 is very roomy and the temperature and air flow controls are just shy of being excessive. The Dolby ProLogic sound system is an option that brings concert hall sound quality to your Volvo, while a DVD-based navigation system adds state of the art technology. For those 2008 Volvo S80 T6 Executive owners who want to add their own personal touches, we recommend visiting the Volvo S80 accessory retailers accessible from our home page. For example, you might not want to be without a Rear-Window Sunshade for your S80. This elegant rollout shade shields the interior from heat and sun damage without hampering visibility and gives additional comfort to rear seat passengers.
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