What does Volvo stand for? For a long time, the Swedes focused on safety. Scandinavian design held a role in the brand’s persona, too, although many read this style as “boxy.” And today, Volvo has its sights set on the future, adopting electrification and steaming toward the development of self-driving cars with zeal. Lost among these many faces of Volvo are those sporty, cool cars it has produced throughout the years. Many of these rides competed in rallies and races, and some were seriously fast road cars, including the outgoing S60 Polestar and, we presume, the upcoming Polestar 1 coupe. To refresh your memory—or introduce the thought of Volvo and performance going together better than pickling and herring—click through and see some of the brand’s hottest cars: