The S80, a mid-size executive sedan, is the flagship car within Volvo while the XC90 dominates the utility vehicles segment.  Introduced in 1998 as a 1999 model car, the S80 has been synonymous with comfort, style and safety ever since.  While the S80 pleases owners who favor these three attributes and who enjoy the feel of its cabin, owners who seek performance will most likely prefer sportier luxury sedans such as the Audi A6 and the BMW 5 Series.  The second generation of the S80, launched as a 2007 model car is the very first Volvo sedan to offer an optional V8.  The S80 2007- is offered in three versions: basic, T6 (turbo) and V8.