Volvo’s unusual cars combine ambitious engineering with practical shapes. This collection covers performance estates, homologation specials, glass-hatch coupes, Italian-built grand tourers and unexpected flagship engines.
Volvo model guides
Volvo 850 T-5R and 850 R
History, engineering, model differences and practical buying checks.
Volvo 480 Turbo
History, engineering, model differences and practical buying checks.
Volvo 240 Turbo and Group A
History, engineering, model differences and practical buying checks.
Volvo S60 R and V70 R
History, engineering, model differences and practical buying checks.
Volvo P1800 and 1800ES
History, engineering, model differences and practical buying checks.
Volvo C30 T5
History, engineering, model differences and practical buying checks.
Volvo 740 and 940 Turbo
History, engineering, model differences and practical buying checks.
Volvo XC90 V8
History, engineering, model differences and practical buying checks.
Volvo C70 T5
History, engineering, model differences and practical buying checks.
Volvo 262C Bertone
History, engineering, model differences and practical buying checks.
Volvo 780 Bertone
History, engineering, model differences and practical buying checks.
Volvo S40 and V40 T4
History, engineering, model differences and practical buying checks.
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The Volvo performance story
Explore the individual guides for source-checked histories, specifications, model differences and ownership priorities.
