Meet the Most Powerful Volvo Models

Volvo may be known for luxury, efficiency, and safety, but there are many features that also give the brand a reputation for performance. From performance-built machines to remarkable off-roading power, Volvo has crafted some of the most impressive powertrains in the automotive industry.

Gasoline-Powered Frenzy

The T6 engine option provides great acceleration and muscle thanks to both a turbocharger and a supercharger. This 2.0-liter inline-four powertrain may sound modest in size, but don't let its lean physique fool you. Thanks to modern advances in performance technology, this svelt engine can put out some serious power. It's capable of producing up to 316 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Depending on the model, that's enough power for a sub-6-second 0-to-60 time—5.2 seconds in the 2020 S60 R Design.

The T6 can be had in almost every Volvo model, and it doesn't just produce excellent acceleration. When you opt for the T6 in the Volvo XC90 SUV (pictured top), you'll also get enough oomph for an impressive 5,000-lbs towing capacity, when properly equipped. And you don't need to worry about the fuel cost of all that power, because the innovative T6 engine is no guilty pleasure. Fuel-efficient technology features reinforce the automaker's already-stellar reputation for efficient performance. Most Volvo models equipped with a T6 engine return excellent fuel ratings; even the beefy XC90 T6 gets an enviable 27 mpg on the highway.

Hybrid-Powered Ferocity

Volvo engineers have been on the leading edge of sustainable engineering for decades, and the brand's modern lineup offers some of the most advanced features in the green car movement. Not the least of which is the state-of-the-art T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid powertrain. The T8 engine is a modern marvel; it combines the same 2.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged inline-four gasoline engine as the T6 with battery-powered electric motors for additional power. It can produce more horsepower than any of the automaker's current gasoline-powered engines, returning an astonishing 400 horsepower and 472 lb-ft of torque. It even has enough muscle to allow the XC90 to maintain its 5,000-lbs towing capacity and still return a futuristic 62 MPGe. The future is now.

Volvo isn’t just busy making some of the most luxurious and reliable vehicles on the road. It’s also creating vehicles that are at the apex of their segments and pushing the limits of performance. That’s why the team here at Volvo Cars Silver Spring is so proud to be a part of the Volvo family. For more information on these great models or any of the other vehicles in the Volvo lineup, contact us online today.

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