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Old Nov 5th, 2013, 08:52   #1
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Hi Forum, I recall a thread a few years ago of a European Volvo with a very large engine (over 1000hp ??)
Can anyone remember this ? and do they have a link ?
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not heard of that one, most powerful Volvo I've driven was 580bhp
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Old Nov 5th, 2013, 13:20   #3
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There is (was) a Swedish 850 T5 with about 800bhp on YouTube....manic!
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They are out there

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7D5RoW8awU

6th fastest 4 cylinder drag car http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kgGZqbgYYo

3rd fastest is also a Volvo but I can not find the youtube link right now
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not heard of that one, most powerful Volvo I've driven was 580bhp
Which model was that ?
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Old Nov 6th, 2013, 16:40   #6
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They are out there

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7D5RoW8awU

6th fastest 4 cylinder drag car http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kgGZqbgYYo

3rd fastest is also a Volvo but I can not find the youtube link right now
Great videos.
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Do Volvo support a race team ?
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