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Volvo gives its D5 turbodiesels a huge performance upgrade. 20bhp!

Posted by: Dan Read, 17 July 2009

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Ethanol-powered C30

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Who remembers fast Volvos? The famous 'R' brand has been dormant for a while now, so until it gets properly lairy again, the Swedish firm is offering a performance upgrade for all cars with a D5 turbodiesel engine.
 
The power pack is being sold in collaboration with Polestar Performance, which runs an ethanol-powered C30 (pictured) in the Swedish Touring Car series (apparently it does exist).
 
So for £650, you can boost your V70, XC70 or S80 by a massive 20bhp, while keeping your warranty safe and valid. The pack is available from 1 August, and on the XC60 from later this year.
 
Wow, 20bhp! Best tell your grandad to keep a tight hold of the wheel. This could be the quickest he's ever been. He might even get the caravan a bit sideways... 

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sajax commented on this article

at 02:06 pm on 17 July 2009

Those same Volvo's will be running in the World Touring Cars this weekend at Brands. Such a good sound too, just wish it sounded like the old S40.

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at 08:12 pm on 17 July 2009

Only 20 bhp? perhaps it will slash 0.3 seconds in its 0-62mph sprint.

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at 08:12 pm on 17 July 2009

Only 20 bhp? perhaps it will slash 0.3 seconds in its 0-62mph sprint.

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at 01:43 pm on 18 July 2009

^ 3 tenths? Really? I have my doubts.

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Mikeado commented on this article

at 01:45 pm on 18 July 2009

20bhp? That's some crazy power boost right there. A chance for boring old men and American soccer-moms to REALLY let their [receding] hair down!!

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