Volvo's new V60 {estate|property} is inspiring all {kinds of|sorts of} encouraging creations. Not {only|solely} can one now {purchase|buy} the potent Polestar V60, {but|however} Zolland Design has an {even more|much more} radical take on the rakish wagon. Dispensing with the V60's {standard|commonplace|customary|normal} six-cylinder, Zolland shoehorns a transversely-mounted 4.4L V8 from the S80 {under|below|beneath|underneath} the hood. While this mill churns out 311 horsepower and 325lb-ft of torque {stock|inventory}, Zolland claims {it would|it could|it might|it will} "tune" the eight-pot {to produce|to provide|to supply} {even more|much more} grunt. Requested by an Australian Volvo {dealer|seller|supplier|vendor}, {it is not|it isn't|it's not} {surprising|shocking|stunning} that this V60 is designed as a contestant in an Aussie V8 Supercar Series. The press {release|launch} is mum on {other|different} {specifications|specs}, {but|however} its {fair|honest|truthful} to assume all-wheel drive and {we can|we are able to|we will} all hope for a slick-shifting 6-{speed|pace|velocity} {manual|guide|handbook}. {In terms of|By way of|When it comes to} design, this fastback {really|actually} shines. {The two|The 2}-door {layout|format|structure}, classy {but|however} aggressive wheels, {big|huge|large|massive} brakes, and {front|entrance} and rear spoilers all add to its {appeal|attraction|enchantment}.
In aiming {to complete|to complete|to finish} with Audi's S4 Avant, the Zolland V60 {certainly|actually|definitely} {offers|affords|gives|presents|provides} aggressive {looks|appears|appears to be like|seems|seems to be}, {but|however} its unclear if this svelte Swede can stack {up to|as much as} the dynamics of the supercharged Audi. We {certainly|actually|definitely} {can't|cannot} quibble with the sport two-door {layout|format|structure}, {but|however} {beyond|past} {the idea|the concept|the thought} of the Supercar Series, the V8 {seems|appears} superfluous. Sure, {everyone|everybody} loves a V8 growl, {but|however} {it would|it could|it might|it will} add {greater|better|higher|larger} weight and {reduce|cut back|scale back} weight distribution. Like its {target|goal} S4 Avant, a boosted six would {offer|provide|supply} the Zolland {greater|better|higher|larger} {performance|efficiency}, {efficiency|effectivity}, and aftermarket tuning potential. Hell, VW's new Golf R Wagon {puts|places} out 300 horsepower from a 2.0L {four|4}-banger. Ultimately, the displacement wars {should be|must be|needs to be|ought to be} confined to the {past|previous}, when {well|effectively|nicely|properly}-{meaning|that means|which means} {but|however} technologically-{limited|restricted} engineers engaged in a {narrow|slender|slim}-minded arms race. 1960s. {In the|Within the} {21st|twenty first} Century, {we have|now we have|we have now|we now have|we've|we've got} triple-supercharger {systems|methods|programs|techniques}, sequential turbos, and torquey electric motors. {We have|Now we have|We have now|We now have|We've|We've got} the {technology|expertise|know-how}, its time {to start|to begin|to start out} {using|utilizing} it. Designed {at the|on the} request of an Australian Volvo {dealer|seller|supplier|vendor} who {wanted|needed|wished} to see what a {modern|fashionable|trendy} 2 door V60 {high|excessive} {performance|efficiency} {estate|property} would {look like|appear like|appear to be|seem like}! This design would match up {against|in opposition to|towards} {competitors|opponents|rivals} {like the|just like the} Audi S4. Power is from a tuned {version|model} of the V8 used {in the|within the} Volvo S80. The wheel openings are enlarged by 1.5 centimeters, with the rear wheel opening moved {forward|ahead} for a {more|extra} harmonious {appearance|look}. It {also|additionally} {features|options} new {front|entrance} and rear spoilers. This AWD {car|automobile|automotive} {uses|makes use of} {the largest|the biggest|the most important} brakes from the XC90.
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{The two|The 2} {middle|center} {lines|strains|traces} meet above the kidney grille, surrounding the BMW {logo|brand|emblem}. Side view: dynamically stretched contours, flat silhouette. BMW 5 Series Touring. The {side|aspect|facet} view {particularly|notably|significantly} emphasises this {fact|reality|truth}. With its stretched contours, the {vehicle|automobile|car} has {a particularly|a very} flat silhouette. {This is|That is} emphasised by the {slightly|barely} wedge-{shaped|formed} geometry of the {extended|prolonged} window surfaces and the distinctive contour line at door opener {level|degree|stage}. This contour line runs parallel to the door cavity covers and extends as far {as the|because the} taillight. {Together with|Along with} the coupe-like roofline it creates an {overall|general|total} impression of being dynamically stretched. Also, the {narrow|slender|slim} {body|physique} trim above the {windows|home windows} {gives|offers|provides} {the new|the brand new} BMW 5 Series Touring an air of lightness and elegance. {In the|Within the} {lower|decrease} sections of the {body|physique}, concave surfaces create lively {light|gentle|mild} and shade {effects|results}, emphasising the sporting character of the BMW 5 Series Touring. At this {point|level}, the {body|physique} boasts its {maximum|most} width, standing firmly on the rear wheels. D-pillar. Furthermore, {the new|the brand new} {versions|variations} of the {optional|elective|non-compulsory|non-obligatory|optionally available} roof luggage rails, {which are|that are} flat-mounted, {solid|stable|strong} one-piece {elements|components|parts}, contribute {towards|in direction of|in the direction of} the silhouette's {appearance|look}.
