Which Volvo

[extvr]

Hi guys, just wanted to know which of the Volvo range is RWD, i know the old 240`s were, but any of the newer models.

Steve.

[Finlandia]

Latest was the s/v90, ended production in '98, I believe.

[mondayo]

I agree, they're mainly FWD these days, although they do do plenty of 4WD models

[morgrp]

as well as the 200 series, the 740,760 and 780 bertone's, 340 and 360's, 940 and 960's(later re-badged the S90/V90)

Pick of the bunch for me would be either a 740 Turbo Intercooler or an ultra rare 740 twin cam 16 valve - both pack decent punch and RWD

To be honest though the FWD 850 is more of a driver's car than any of the RWD volvo's

The RWD volvo's do make excellent drift and drag cars though

[Finlandia]

^^ ^^

In Sweden the RWD Volvo's are commonly called tractors, unfortunately there is a very good reason for that.
850 and the later models may not be as much of a drivers car as a BMW is, but there is a difference as prominent as night and day between the RWD and FWD Volvo's.

[extvr]

Thanks guys, i just prefer RWD but did always fancy a go in one of those 850`s like the touring car. So you reckon an 850 FWD is a far better car than any of the RWD`s.

[Finlandia]

If you don't inted to use it for drifting, I'd recommend you to get a 850 or later FWD Volvo, a very underestimated car IMHO.

[morgrp]

extvr said:

Thanks guys, i just prefer RWD but did always fancy a go in one of those 850`s like the touring car. So you reckon an 850 FWD is a far better car than any of the RWD`s.

Drive an 850 T5 and you'll come away wanting one

240 GLT's have a real cult appeal now though, I think they look awesome too - the first real "performance" Volvo - Had a bosch injected 2.3 litre engine with high lift cam profile - quite a mover in it's day - My mechanic used to work at Holden's in Norwich and when they first bought out the GLT (on an X-plate i think) the first 10 or so cars Holden's sold were written off within months of being sold as the average Volvo drivers weren't used to the performance! - the early cars are the ones to have - X and Y platers with the "silver top" engine - had a lumpier cam making them even quicker! Volvo changed the cam profile on the later cars as owners complained about the lumpy idle due to that high lift cam

Edited by morgrp on Thursday 12th March 14:22

[lenientism]

I think it's about preference. For some reason I'd rather prefer the RWD. I just don't think it's in right place that some of todays SUV are FWD.