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Body
styling for Volvo's flagship sedan has been revamped with the three-dimensional
prow flashing new fascia, foglamps, grille and headlamp clusters with highlights
gleaming in chrome and dark silver finishes.
Active
safety tools include quick-action rack and pinion steering system now using a
steering gear from ZF of Germany for more direct feel in the steering response.
Optional
FOUR-C shock damping regulates actions for the shock absorber at each wheel through
electronic damping that changes as much as 25 times every second, switching from
soft to hard to soft again in an effort to isolates the movement of each tire
for less bounce, vibration and noise.
For
powertrains, Volvo has two in-line-six options. The S80 2.9 carries an aluminum
six-pack that displaces 2.9 liters and produces 194 hp. The S80 T6 uses a light-pressure
twin turbo that makes 268 hp.
New
top trim is the T6 Premier with a DVD-based video entertainment system designed
for viewers in rear seats with a DVD player in the center console and two liquid-crystal-display
(LCD) color monitors planted in the back of headrests of front buckets.
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