The Truth About Cars » VolvoThe Truth About Cars is dedicated to providing candid, unbiased automobile reviews and the latest in auto industry news.Volvo XC90 V8 Review- April 6, 2005 Porsche salesman Kirk Stingle calls it &39;tip in&39;. It&39;s those initial few seconds of acceleration, when a vehicle&39;s engine tries to convince the stationary mass surrounding it that it&39;s time to hit the road, Jack. A surprisingly large number of SUV&39;s tip in like they&39;re racing for pinks. Not so the Volvo XC90 V8. With a 311hp powerplant mated to a six-speed slushbox, the formerly slothful Swede glides off the line with all the grace and strength of an Olympic figure...http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/volvo-xc90-v8/ |