Volvo likes the Inline 5 Cylinder because it's safer than a V oriented arrangement. Smaller, more crinckle room and it won't ram into the compartment. Atleast I believe that is their reasoning.

Yes, I did get to the testdrive the Crossfire. It was fun. But I've lost the love for the exterior design and am wanting something a little more traditional but angular at the same time.

I found the S40 T5 and it struck me as fun but practical.

MightyJLR, I don't think the S40R will be released within the next 5 years. Volvo just put out their S60R, there's not much room in their catalogue to add the S40R right away. Maybe by the time I'm ready to go to the dealership with my checkbook in hand, then it might be out. But I'll probably still stick with just the T5. Speed isn't everything, I don't need much of it.