FIVE-POT VOLVOS

y the late 1980s, Volvo had established a reputation for practical, subtle, safe and extremely durable saloons and estates. However, even Turbo models looked dowdy in the face of lusty six-pot BMWs. The front-driven 850 of 1991 initially looked dull next to rear-driven rivals, but the unusual five-pot engines gave a gruff soundtrack and hinted at the excitement that was yet to come. The five-pot’s durability and unusual soundtrack made cars so-equipped popular, but with nice