2001 Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2001 Volvo S80 T-6 Executive Sedan Sedan FWD Sweden Volvo has added a new trim level, the S80 T6 Executive. Additional standard content for all trim levels comes in the form of leather seating, a luggage holder, remote retractable rear head restraints, memory position mirrors, and Homelink. The 2.9 gets new 16-inch wheels and an auto-dimming rearview mirror as standard. All S80s get dual-stage airbags. The available Security Package for the S80 2.9 and T6 will now include the Interior Air Quality System, or IAQS, which keeps the passenger cabin free from odors and pollutants. Loaded with outstanding safety innovations and features, impressively fast in T6 trim, spacious backseat. Confusing interior control markings, suspension and steering systems that aren't up to the task of matching the T6's engine performance level. Are you looking to buy a well-appointed luxury sedan with enough horsepower to humble most of today's sporty coupes? Volvo's flagship sedan, the S80, might just be your car. Volvo offers the S80 in three trim levels -- the S80 2.9, the S80 T6 and the S80 T6 Executive. The S80 2.9 is equipped with a 2.9-liter inline six-cylinder engine. It generates a respectable 197 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 207 foot-pounds of torque at 4,200 rpm. For the T6 models, Volvo takes the 2.9's engine and bolts on two small turbochargers. Even with slightly less displacement (2.8 liters), the T6's engine belts out 268 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and a tree stump-pulling 280 foot-pounds of torque at 2,000 rpm. As you might expect, the T6's acceleration is very impressive, but the front-wheel-drive layout often conspires to create a lot of torque steer when the throttle is mashed to the carpet. Both engines are mated to four-speed automatic transmissions. The S80 T6 also provides a Geartronic feature, allowing for manual shifting if the driver desires. The S80 does handle adequately for a front-drive car. A MacPherson strut suspension handles duties up front, while a fully independent multi-link setup keeps the rear planted. Front and rear antiroll bars help the S80 maintain a flat attitude in corners. The suspension's limits quickly become apparent in the T6, however. A dynamic stability control system is optional. Comfort is a Volvo hallmark, and the S80 boasts one of the better interiors we've encountered. The rear seat is exceptionally roomy, and there are heating and air conditioning vents in the B-pillar to keep the rear passengers at the perfect temperature. Making their return for 2001 are remote retractable rear head restraints for all S80s. If that still isn't good enough, order the T6 Executive. New for 2001, this model adds 2 more inches of legroom by pushing the rear seat farther back into the rear deck and by removing the folding seat mechanism. It also features wider rear door openings, heated rear seats, extra padding in the rear seat and bottom cushion, a multi-functional rear center armrest/console, an electric rear window sun shade, a small refrigerator, and a DVD player connected to a video screen mounted in the rear console. Control layout is decent, though deciphering some of the markings will require the assistance of the owner's manual. An astounding Dolby Pro Logic sound system is offered as optional equipment, as is a CD-based navigation system. As with all Volvo cars, safety is paramount, with whiplash-reducing front seats and extensive side-impact collision protection. There is little wrong with the S80. This isn't the car to get if you are looking for a driver's car, a styling pacesetter, or a value leader. But as a luxury car with cutting-edge safety and technology, the S80 is unmatched. BMW 5-Series Lexus GS Lincoln LS Mercedes-Benz E-Class 450,000 450,000 4Unlimited 8Unlimited NA NA NA 6 2.8 liters Inline 268 hp @ 5400 rpm 280 ft-lbs. @ 2100 rpm 189.8 in. 72.1 in. 57.2 in. 3600 lbs. 109.9 in. 38.9 in. 37.6 in. 58 in. 56.9 in. NA NA 42.2 in. 37.9 in. 14.2 cu.ft. Standard Standard Standard Standard Not Available Standard Standard Rating = Very Good Rating = Very Good Very Good Very Good Good Poor 21.1 gal. 19 mpg / 26 mpg 401 mi. / 549 mi. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $45,778 $48,700 7.35% $575 N/A 1% of the Base MSRP 2.9 (4A): 2.9L I6 DOHC MPI 24-valve engine with variable valve timing, (requires premium unleaded fuel); 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up converter; 600-amp battery; 100-amp alternator; driver's selectable multi-mode transmission; front-wheel drive, traction control, 2.8 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; rack-and-pinion power steering; 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel antilock braking system; 21.1 gal. capacity fuel tank; front mud flaps, side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers with black rub strip; black bodyside molding with chrome bodyside insert; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite auto-off halogen headlamps with daytime running lights; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored heated folding outside mirrors; 16"x7" silver alloy wheels with P215/55HR16 BSW A/S tires; compactsteel spare wheel; dual-zone front air conditioning with climate control, air filter, rear heat ducts; premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan feature, cassette player, single-disc CD player, 8 speakers, amplifier, window grid diversity antenna, radio steering wheel controls; cruise control with steering wheel controls; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child-safety rear door locks, power remote hatch/trunk release, power remote fuel door release; 2 power accessory outlets, driver's foot rest, retained accessory power, garage door opener; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, in-dash clock, exterior temp, systems monitor, check control, trip computer, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, low oil level, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, bulb failure, door ajar, trunk ajar, service interval, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger'sseat-mounted side airbags, overhead airbag; ignition disable, panic alarm, security system; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with driver's and front passenger's 1-touch down function; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with fixed headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's and front passenger's seats include 8-way power adjustment and lumbar support; 60/40 folding rear bench seat with power adjustable headrests, center pass-thru armrest with storage; height-adjustable front seatbelts, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners; leather seats, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, simulated wood dashboard insert, simulated wood gearshift knob, simulated wood door panel insert, simulated wood console insert, chrome interior accents; driver's 3-setting seat memory includes settings for exterior mirrors; interior lights include dome lightwith fade, front and rear reading lights, door curb lights, illuminated entry, illuminated ignition switch; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, instrument panel covered bin, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins, rear door bins; carpeted cargo floor, carpeted trunk lid, cargo net, cargo light; chrome grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles. T-6 (4A) (in addition to or instead of 2.9 (4A) equipment): 2.8L I6 DOHC MPI 24-valve twin-turbo engine with variable valve timing; auto-manual transmission; vehicle-speed-sensing assist; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; P225/55HR16 BSW A/S tires. T-6 EXECUTIVE (4A) (in addition to or instead of T-6 (4A) equipment): Rear power blind; seating capacity of 4; heated rear bench seat with power adjustable headrests; genuine wood dashboard insert; wood gearshift knob; genuine wood console and door panel inserts; refrigerated/cooled box. 000018 Cold Weather Package $382 $450 000142 Volvo Navigational System $2,125 $2,500 000163 Radio: 4-Disc In-Dash CD Changer with Surround Sound $850 $1,000 000227 Dynamic Stability Traction Control $935 $1,100 000336 Wheels: 17" Arrakis Alloy $340 $400 998354 Wireless Fax Machine $765 $900 SECURE Security Package $425 $500 SNROOF Power Glass Sunroof $1,020 $1,200