[V8] Towing Capacity

[NIck Miller]

I've been told in europe with the tow package its rated a lot more.  With
upgraded brakes on 17 in wheels and the tow package,  you may actually be
able to handle that much.  I've seen us v8s pulling cars, but with porsche
brakes up front.
On Nov 4, 2010 1:47 PM, "Paul Jager" <pjager at telus.net> wrote:
> I have a 3500 lb boat so was getting a hitch for either the Volvo V70R or
> the V8.
> Checked the V8 specs: 1500 or 2500lbs on brakes, tongue 150 lbs (or
> thereabouts) is surprisingly low.
> I think the Porsche 928 can tow more.
>
> Volvo does 3500 lbs for a trailer on brakes. So it can two the ski boat.
> Must be a brakes issue for the V8. Certainly has the power to haul.
>
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