Volvo XC90 PUV V8 Concept
The Volvo XC90 PUV was a concept introduced back in 2004 at the Paris International Auto Show to showcase it’s newly launched V8 engine. Volvo’s 4.4 liter V8 engine was developed to go against BMW’s X5 4.4 liter V8 engine, BMW’s upmarket high trim luxury SUV. It is a normally aspirated engine making 331 horsepower at 5850rpm and 325Nm of torque at 3900rpm. However this Volvo XC90 PUV concept has a slightly tweaked version under the hood. Let’s have a look.
The Volvo XC90 PUV has a supercharged version of the 4.4 liter V8, designed to make a ridiculous 650 horsepower channeled through a modified Volvo Haldex all-wheel drive. The V8 is a 60 degree V8, narrower than the normal 90 degree designs for V8 engines. Both block and cylinder head are cast in aluminium.
Let’s talk about differences other than the engine. The Volvo XC90 PUV is 2 inches closer to the ground than the standard Volvo XC90. Tyres are massive 275/40-ZR20 Pirelli P-Zero Assimetrico rubber wrapped around nice 20″ wheels. The bodykit is fabricated by Aria Group, based in South California. The Volvo XC90 PUV has a new front bumper featuring a big air dam so that the V8’s supercharger’s intercooler can get sufficient airflow. Intercoolers are always sexy.
Brakes are 15 inch discs with 8-piston calipers at the front and 13 inch discs with 4 piston calipers at the back.
April 4, 2006 @ 6:17 am
hmmm ferrari a horse,lambo a bull, volvo a moose? how fitting…..majestic,gracefull,but agressive when needed
April 4, 2006 @ 11:11 am
Paul, if Im not mistaken, Volvo America did this machine back in 2004, is it? Along with the S40 Evolution as their attempt to capture the younger market. What happen to these Volvos anyway? Did they ever make it to production? Or is it just available from private custom garage? Nevertheless, the specification are quite yummy….I believe they could give BMW and Mercedes a run for their money. =)
April 4, 2006 @ 11:13 am
Eh Paul, there are hi-res version of these pics. You want it?
April 4, 2006 @ 12:01 pm
Powerful SUV this is!
April 4, 2006 @ 1:28 pm
this SUV is a real beauty… macho some more.. this car u can use & stay relevan for the rest of yr life… like lagend & ever green songs…
wonder how much it wud cost in msia… cant imagine…
Volvo, for life…
April 4, 2006 @ 1:39 pm
V8 Engine….better than the engine of an aeroplane. Powerful.
April 4, 2006 @ 8:27 pm
I really thought ferrari placed their engine in the car before I see the big moose picture. Plagarism at its highest. LOL
April 4, 2006 @ 8:57 pm
at first look (at the logo)..
i thought it was ferrari + volvo car…
but then it is only volvo..
whats up with using same logo as ferrari??? although volvo change the logo to moose…
can’t they be original enough?
April 4, 2006 @ 10:53 pm
noting can beat the x5 for macho-ness and power….that car is mad…this xc90 abit pointless..the xc90 was made to be super practical,and family oriiented , not like the range rover or x5 n be a power maniac…..i dont tink it wil be able to sel in numbers…bt i mus say,driving the std xc90 is really sting…its soo good at almost everyting….really worth the money
April 5, 2006 @ 8:31 am
if i’m not mistaken the moose was meant to be a joke laa… cos it was like a Ferrari SUV
but awesomely cool…
April 5, 2006 @ 12:21 pm
Hmmm… just wondering how much it will be sold here?