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Volvo boosts engine lineup with new T6 mill

Volvo's adding a turbocharger to their acclaimed straight-six powerplant for the 2009 model year. Debuting in the XC70, the powerful new engine will be paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and an all wheel drive system. Horsepower is on the rise everywhere, and this new powerplant promises to help keep Volvo in the game. "The T6 adds an extra dimension to the engine range," says Hans Wikman, VP of Large Cars at Volvo Car Corporation. "The engine has been programmed to provide the highest possible performance with the lowest possible fuel consumption and exhaust emissions."

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Volvo boosts engine lineup with new T6 mill

Volvo's adding a turbocharger to their acclaimed straight-six powerplant for the 2009 model year. Debuting in the XC70, the powerful new engine will be paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and an all wheel drive system. Horsepower is on the rise everywhere, and this new powerplant promises to help keep Volvo in the game. "The T6 adds an extra dimension to the engine range," says Hans Wikman, VP of Large Cars at Volvo Car Corporation. "The engine has been programmed to provide the highest possible performance with the lowest possible fuel consumption and exhaust emissions."