2017 Volvo S90
#16
Lead Lap
Upright front is due to pedestrian crash standards. I'm not a slit light fan myself, but I think these are attractive. There's tons of vehicles that have come out recently with large headlights though, even with LED lights.
#18
Lead Lap
wait is that correct in saying it'll have a supercharged option? because that'd be pretty sick to see the supercharger come back... turbo this turbo that, superchargers give that response that no turbo can match.
#19
Lexus Champion
^^^ Turbo and supercharger...
#20
Lead Lap
yea i know how bout that. i must say though its sad to see that volvo/yamaha V8 be gone, that thing was a sick engine, even got used in the noble M600.
#23
Lexus Champion
That "prestige gap" could mean a lot of wasted space behind the engine and in front of the firewall.
The thin, slit-like headlights are the current trend, just as the 4-door coupe / fastback styling and lobster-claw taillights are.
The upright front-end and high hood is for pedestrian crash safety; there has to be empty crush room above the engine to prevent people thrown up onto the hood from hitting the "hard" engine block. I am starting to think that the reason for the long front overhang on Toyota and Lexus FWD vehicles is because of pedestrian crash standards: Instead of having a flat and upright front hood, the Toyota / Lexus FWD-vehicle hood tends to slope down to the grill, so that crush space above the front of the engine block is traded for crush space in front of the engine block.
#25
That impressive dash-to-axle ratio transforms this S90 from looking like an ES competitor to an actual GS competitor. Long flat hood and a cabin that stretches 10 inches rearward compared to the old S80 also helps.
#27
Lexus Fanatic
#28
Acura's are now all TRANSVERSE mounted.
#29
Lexus Fanatic
Acura's are now all TRANSVERSE mounted.