Volvo’s V8 Gamble Killed The Brand’s Last True Driver Sedan

While Volvo has steadily built a reputation for producing safe and steady cars that sit more towards the luxury side of the coin, the Swedish manufacturer has also built its fair share of driver-focused machinery too. Take its 1990s exploits as a clear example of this, with the marque making a name for itself selling turbocharged and hardened versions of its 850 sedan and wagon, which put it on the map as a genuine rival for the established German manufacturers like Audi and BMW.