The all new Volvo C70 – both convertible and coupe - Houston-Imports.com

zerinVR6 · 07-15-2005, 08:42 AM

It’s ready to take its place in the sun – the all new Volvo C70.
Which also doubles as a coupe!
Thanks to a unique three-piece retractable hardtop, customers of the second-generation Volvo C70 can enjoy life without compromise – whether the top is up or down. The all new Volvo C70 is unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September, and sales will get under way in the first half of 2006.

“We’ve succeeded in creating an attractive convertible which, at the mere touch of a button, converts into an equally elegant coupe. The customer gets two cars in one. Both with space for four adults,” says Volvo Cars President and CEO Hans-Olov Olsson.
The all new Volvo C70 is about the same size as its predecessor, but is equally wide and a full four-seater. The forward-thrusting nose section gives the car a powerful profile.

“Putting together harmonious lines both with and without a roof is no easy job,” says Fedde Talsma, design manager for the all new Volvo C70. “We decided to start with the coupe design. When we were satisfied with the result, we made the necessary adjustments to create a convertible out of the coupe lines. Our experience tells us this is the best way of going about it.”

Unique safety solutions
The all new Volvo C70 was developed to offer new standards of preventive and protective safety in the convertible market. The car has an advanced body structure and several solutions that make it unique among open-top cars. The lack of a fixed roof has been compensated for by reinforcements and sophisticated technology. One unique example is the door-mounted Inflatable Curtain (IC) a new feature, which is part of the enhanced protection system for side impacts.
Since the IC cannot be fitted in the roof like other Volvos, it is fitted in the door and inflates upwards when it is deployed.

Volvo's safety engineers have fine-tuned the IC to be extra stiff. As a result, it can stay upright and help protect the head effectively. In addition, the curtain deflates slowly to help provide additional protection if the car rolls over. This is a unique solution in the automotive world.

High torsional rigidity
The body structure, in a carefully designed network of beams, not only contributes to the car’s high safety standards, it also gives the body extremely high torsional rigidity – twice as high as that of the previous C70 model. With the roof up, torsional rigidity increases by a further 10-15 percent.

“A torsionally rigid body is important to the car’s driving behaviour,” says C70 project manager Patrik Widerstrand. “It makes the car more stable and easier to control. It also makes the car more dynamic and fun to drive.”
The all-new Volvo C70 is initially powered by in-line, five-cylinder engines topped by the turbocharged 2.5 litre T5 that produces 220 hp (162 kW) and offers maximum torque of 320 Nm. There are also two normally aspirated, 2.4-litre engines producing 170 hp (125 kW) and 140 hp (103 kW).
Later during 2006 a 2.4 litre, 5-cylinder diesel engine, producing 180 hp (132 kW), will be available.

Cooperation with Pininfarina
The development and manufacture of the all new Volvo C70 is the result of a joint venture with renowned Italian company Pininfarina and like its predecessor, the car is built in Uddevalla in Sweden.

“Pininfarina is an excellent partner with long experience of developing and building convertibles,” says Hans-Olov Olsson.
The first-generation C70 Convertible had its best year in 2004 with just over 8,000 cars sold.

“Our all new C70 is one of the first open-top cars in the premium segment with both a steel roof and space for four adults. We believe this is a highly sought-after combination. That’s why we expect to more than double our sales compared with the first-generation C70,” says Hans-Olov Olsson.

Poptarts · 07-15-2005, 09:19 AM

I'd buy it, if i was in my 30s and absolutely couldnt find anything else better fro the money.

Mook · 07-15-2005, 10:03 AM

not big on convertables, but i like volvos, and this one does look good

ormand · 07-16-2005, 01:05 AM

I like the idea of hardtop convertables

but it looks a bit too much like a Dodge Stealth, atleast in that trim and color.

This may sound backward, but I do wish Volvo would go back to there squarish ways

The early-mid 90s Volvos were impressive and unique. Volvo had the balls to enter a station wagon race car in 1995 BTCC...why can't they tickle those same balls to inspire another unique brand fashion?

texas319 · 07-16-2005, 01:10 AM

Luxury Seabring? LOL

needaimport · 07-16-2005, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texas319

Luxury Seabring? LOL

sebring.

i really like this new s70.

Grease_Munky · 07-16-2005, 02:10 AM

Well I like the whole car except for the front. Not feeling the front end at all, but its nice to see that Volvo is moving to the hardtop convertible.

VQuick · 07-16-2005, 08:45 PM

Hopefully there will be a C70R. With the weight from that folding hardtop, it could probably use the power.

Risk · 07-16-2005, 09:05 PM

Dig the coupe! Always have....... especialy in full trim! I wonder if they'll do an R? They're quicker than a lot of ppl realize.

prolif1k · 07-16-2005, 09:19 PM

nice.

Broaden · 07-16-2005, 09:48 PM

Looks better with top up. With the top down it looks really stubby, at least in that first picture.

merked · 07-16-2005, 10:54 PM

i like the coupe a lot. looks better than the old one

sw20turbo · 07-17-2005, 10:32 AM

I hope they are of better quality than the last C70s, my stepdads is a piece of shit and always at the dealership getting some random thing fixed.

mk3ofdoom · 07-17-2005, 01:54 PM

yeah i havent really liked the direction volvo has taken since the buy out

ormand · 07-17-2005, 02:03 PM

Everything Ford has become Audi/Aston-Martin/retrofied

h0tshizzle · 07-18-2005, 12:24 PM

I'll take an S60R please. Are there plans to release a sport package for the new c70?

ofay · 07-18-2005, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poptarts

I'd buy it, if i was in my 30s and absolutely couldnt find anything else better fro the money.

what are you talking about, volvos are sweet.

the s60r is where it is at tho

**CarConnection** · 07-19-2005, 06:38 PM

Scion TC from the front, chrystler sebring from the rear, for taurus on the inside... the only thing volvo on that fkn thing is the powerplants.

so the motor will last forever, the rest will probally be shit. especially if that hardtop system is boosted from some other platform, however if volvo designed it w/ rollovers in mind, then it too will last forever.

the glory days of volvo are dead untill they go back to being there own operation, this ford influence is messing everything up.

07-15-2005, 08:42 AM	#1
zerinVR6 Automotive News Guy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 2,153 Car: '05.5 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro and Various Press Cars iTrader: (0)	The all new Volvo C70 – both convertible and coupe It’s ready to take its place in the sun – the all new Volvo C70. Which also doubles as a coupe! Thanks to a unique three-piece retractable hardtop, customers of the second-generation Volvo C70 can enjoy life without compromise – whether the top is up or down. The all new Volvo C70 is unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September, and sales will get under way in the first half of 2006. “We’ve succeeded in creating an attractive convertible which, at the mere touch of a button, converts into an equally elegant coupe. The customer gets two cars in one. Both with space for four adults,” says Volvo Cars President and CEO Hans-Olov Olsson. The all new Volvo C70 is about the same size as its predecessor, but is equally wide and a full four-seater. The forward-thrusting nose section gives the car a powerful profile. “Putting together harmonious lines both with and without a roof is no easy job,” says Fedde Talsma, design manager for the all new Volvo C70. “We decided to start with the coupe design. When we were satisfied with the result, we made the necessary adjustments to create a convertible out of the coupe lines. Our experience tells us this is the best way of going about it.” Unique safety solutions The all new Volvo C70 was developed to offer new standards of preventive and protective safety in the convertible market. The car has an advanced body structure and several solutions that make it unique among open-top cars. The lack of a fixed roof has been compensated for by reinforcements and sophisticated technology. One unique example is the door-mounted Inflatable Curtain (IC) a new feature, which is part of the enhanced protection system for side impacts. Since the IC cannot be fitted in the roof like other Volvos, it is fitted in the door and inflates upwards when it is deployed. Volvo's safety engineers have fine-tuned the IC to be extra stiff. As a result, it can stay upright and help protect the head effectively. In addition, the curtain deflates slowly to help provide additional protection if the car rolls over. This is a unique solution in the automotive world. High torsional rigidity The body structure, in a carefully designed network of beams, not only contributes to the car’s high safety standards, it also gives the body extremely high torsional rigidity – twice as high as that of the previous C70 model. With the roof up, torsional rigidity increases by a further 10-15 percent. “A torsionally rigid body is important to the car’s driving behaviour,” says C70 project manager Patrik Widerstrand. “It makes the car more stable and easier to control. It also makes the car more dynamic and fun to drive.” The all-new Volvo C70 is initially powered by in-line, five-cylinder engines topped by the turbocharged 2.5 litre T5 that produces 220 hp (162 kW) and offers maximum torque of 320 Nm. There are also two normally aspirated, 2.4-litre engines producing 170 hp (125 kW) and 140 hp (103 kW). Later during 2006 a 2.4 litre, 5-cylinder diesel engine, producing 180 hp (132 kW), will be available. Cooperation with Pininfarina The development and manufacture of the all new Volvo C70 is the result of a joint venture with renowned Italian company Pininfarina and like its predecessor, the car is built in Uddevalla in Sweden. “Pininfarina is an excellent partner with long experience of developing and building convertibles,” says Hans-Olov Olsson. The first-generation C70 Convertible had its best year in 2004 with just over 8,000 cars sold. “Our all new C70 is one of the first open-top cars in the premium segment with both a steel roof and space for four adults. We believe this is a highly sought-after combination. That’s why we expect to more than double our sales compared with the first-generation C70,” says Hans-Olov Olsson. __________________ Zerin Dube Managing Editor / Photographer dubspeedMedia Your Source For The Latest Automotive News, Motorsports and Event Coverage http://www.speedsportlife.com

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07-15-2005, 09:19 AM	#2
Poptarts Something goes here Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lubbock Posts: 2,825 Car: iTrader: (1)	I'd buy it, if i was in my 30s and absolutely couldnt find anything else better fro the money.

07-15-2005, 10:03 AM	#3
Mook I HEART BOOST Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: West Side Posts: 1,433 Car: a blue one iTrader: (0)	not big on convertables, but i like volvos, and this one does look good

07-16-2005, 01:05 AM	#4
ormand Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,700 Car: Ormobile iTrader: (1)	I like the idea of hardtop convertables but it looks a bit too much like a Dodge Stealth, atleast in that trim and color. This may sound backward, but I do wish Volvo would go back to there squarish ways The early-mid 90s Volvos were impressive and unique. Volvo had the balls to enter a *station wagon* race car in 1995 BTCC...why can't they tickle those same balls to inspire another unique brand fashion?

07-16-2005, 01:10 AM	#5
texas319 BMW Finatic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pearland Posts: 502 Car: .:1996 e36 328iC:. iTrader: (4)	Luxury Seabring? LOL

07-16-2005, 02:10 AM	#7
Grease_Munky Trained Delinquent Join Date: May 2004 Location: NW houston Posts: 3,545 Car: 07 Colorado ZQ8 iTrader: (3)	Well I like the whole car except for the front. Not feeling the front end at all, but its nice to see that Volvo is moving to the hardtop convertible.

07-16-2005, 08:45 PM	#8
VQuick Car Story Author Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Katy Posts: 2,270 Car: Maxima iTrader: (0)	Hopefully there will be a C70R. With the weight from that folding hardtop, it could probably use the power.

07-16-2005, 09:05 PM	#9
Risk adrianjz.igniteinc.biz Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SE Houston Posts: 785 Car: 97 Jetta / 88 Jetta iTrader: (0)	Dig the coupe! Always have....... especialy in full trim! I wonder if they'll do an R? They're quicker than a lot of ppl realize.

07-16-2005, 09:19 PM	#10
prolif1k ʞ1ɟı1oɹd Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SouthWEST Posts: 2,191 Car: TRD. iTrader: (60)	nice.

07-16-2005, 09:48 PM	#11
Broaden Team Entropy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Katy Posts: 555 Car: 187whp iTrader: (0)	Looks better with top up. With the top down it looks really stubby, at least in that first picture.

07-16-2005, 10:54 PM	#12
merked Roflcer of the Lawl Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,043 Car: Elephant iTrader: (5)	i like the coupe a lot. looks better than the old one

07-17-2005, 10:32 AM	#13
sw20turbo section 8 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 512 Posts: 1,170 Car: BE40 iTrader: (6)	I hope they are of better quality than the last C70s, my stepdads is a piece of shit and always at the dealership getting some random thing fixed.

07-17-2005, 01:54 PM	#14
mk3ofdoom becoming a regular here! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,817 Car: iTrader: (6)	yeah i havent really liked the direction volvo has taken since the buy out

07-17-2005, 02:03 PM	#15
ormand Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,700 Car: Ormobile iTrader: (1)	Everything Ford has become Audi/Aston-Martin/retrofied

07-18-2005, 12:24 PM	#16
h0tshizzle Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ATX. Hook 'em! Posts: 1,316 Car: lgt iTrader: (1)	I'll take an S60R please. Are there plans to release a sport package for the new c70?

07-19-2005, 06:38 PM	#18
CarConnection PowerFab Automotive Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: H-Town Posts: 11,612 Car: A really old nissan... iTrader: (27)	Scion TC from the front, chrystler sebring from the rear, for taurus on the inside... the only thing volvo on that fkn thing is the powerplants. so the motor will last forever, the rest will probally be shit. especially if that hardtop system is boosted from some other platform, however if volvo designed it w/ rollovers in mind, then it too will last forever. the glory days of volvo are dead untill they go back to being there own operation, this ford influence is messing everything up.