2008 V70....What will be under the hood?

stoutlogic · Post by **stoutlogic** » 16 Apr 2007, 18:18

I've seen blips and blurbs + a few pics of the redesigned 2008 V70 but no mention as to anything with ponies under the hood. My 98 T-5 has enough power but the normally aspirated V70's just don't do anything for me. If I must drive a wagon to carry the dogs, food and life's other odds and ends I at least want some power under the hood.

Any word on the 2008 V70R and what will power this beast?

Stout

Post by **JRL** » 16 Apr 2007, 19:56

stoutlogic wrote:I've seen blips and blurbs + a few pics of the redesigned 2008 V70 but no mention as to anything with ponies under the hood. My 98 T-5 has enough power but the normally aspirated V70's just don't do anything for me. If I must drive a wagon to carry the dogs, food and life's other odds and ends I at least want some power under the hood.

Any word on the 2008 V70R and what will power this beast?

Stout

You're kidding of course
Also, NO MORE R's they're DONE, finito

...AND you're really in the wrong forum

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 16 Apr 2007, 21:34

JRL is correct...this is now moved to the correct forum.

stoutlogic · Post by **stoutlogic** » 17 Apr 2007, 05:57

No I wasn't kidding, just uneducated. Matt's is really the only forum I frequent for Volvo info.

Second my current ride is a 98 V70 and sense I typically post in this section I thought others with similar models becoming long in the tooth might be interested in finding out more info upgrading to a 2008 V70.

Interesting we have to link to another a competing Volvo site to get the info. Is there anything posted on Matt's or am I missing something?

Thanks for the heads up it is much appreciated.

Stout

Post by **JRL** » 18 Apr 2007, 05:17

Guess not.
This is a more do it yourself tech orientated site geared towards Gen 1 cars.
The Volvo community is small and there's no reason not to share info.
I tell SS'ers to go here for certain things they ask so why not the other way around?

stoutlogic · Post by **stoutlogic** » 18 Apr 2007, 18:09

So from what I am reading there will be no "R", no V-8, no twin turbo.

A inline 236hp will bring home the power. Seems a weak for the a large heavy vehicle that has been revamped from the ground up and cost 40K+.

I'm dissapointed, might just stick with my T-5

Post by **JRL** » 18 Apr 2007, 19:21

stoutlogic wrote:So from what I am reading there will be no "R", no V-8, no twin turbo.

A inline 236hp will bring home the power. Seems a weak for the a large heavy vehicle that has been revamped from the ground up and cost 40K+.

I'm dissapointed, might just stick with my T-5

Right now, yes, yes and yes