In addition to the good weather and the bad weather, the good weather for the car spring shows. Also my Volvo dealer has a party over the weekend. Sure I wanted to see the V8 in peace and listen. Test drive? No, unfortunately not possible. But then, the big boss greets me friendly and after a chat I hold the key for the V8 in hands! G***! The car sounds good outside but not effectually. I roll quite cautiously with the XC90 from the yard, only a quiet purr can be heard. At the exit to the main road then the first experience – the gas pedal only gently stroked and the giant wheel is lined up. No memorial minute like my D5. Innerorts with 50 to 60 km/h the giant glides wonderfully silently. Then on the highway feeder – let’s see what the box has on it. Kickdown, the automatic switches back immediately. At the first moment nothing happens, but then the V8 starts and gets excitedly into the stuff. In the hand turn the whole sound clearly.