Review: Volvo Mk.1-I S80 (1998-03) Overview Released in May 1998, the Volvo Mk.1 Phase I (Mk.1-I) S80 was an executive sedan. Manufactured in Torslanda, Sweden, the front-wheel drive Volvo S80 was available with either a 2.9-litre inline six cylinder petrol engine (the ‘2.9’ variant), or a 2.8-litre twin turbocharged inline six cylinder petrol engine (‘T6’). […]
generation: Mk.1: 1998-06
Review: Mitsubishi Mk.1 Challenger (1998-06)
Review: Mitsubishi PA.I Challenger (1998-00) Overview Released in February 1998, the Mitsubishi PA Series I (PA.I) Challenger was five-seat, four-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Nagoya, Japan, the Challenger was powered by a 3.0-litre petrol V6 engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The PA.I Challenger range consisted of a […]
Recalls & faults: Volvo Mk.1 S80 (1998-06)
Recalls: Volvo Mk.1 S80 Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Mitsubishi Mk.1 Challenger (1998-06)
Recalls: Mitsubishi Mk.1 Challenger Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Images: Volvo Mk.1 S80 (1998-06)
Images: Volvo Mk.1-I S80 (1998-03) Released in May 1998, the Volvo Mk.1 Phase I (Mk.1-I) S80 was an executive sedan. Manufactured in Torslanda, Sweden, the front-wheel drive S80 was available with either a 2.9-litre inline six cylinder petrol engine (the ‘2.9’ variant), or a 2.8-litre twin turbocharged inline six cylinder petrol engine (‘T6’). From July […]
Images: Mitsubishi Mk.1 Challenger (1998-06)
Images: Mitsubishi PA.I Challenger (1998-00) Released in February 1998, the Mitsubishi PA Series I (PA.I) Challenger was five-seat, four-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Nagoya, Japan, the Challenger was powered by a 3.0-litre petrol V6 engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The PA.I Challenger range consisted of a single, […]
Videos: Volvo Mk.1 S80 (1998-06)
Euro NCAP: 2000 Volvo S80 crash testing In Euro NCAP crash testing, a 2000 S80 sedan fitted with a 2.4-litre engine – and equipped with a driver’s airbag, front side airbags and curtain airbags – received a four star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 29. Videos are provided with the permission of […]