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A Smaller Volvo in a Nimble and Muscular Package
In conjunction wîth Volvo Cars unveiling of the all-new C30 at 2006 Paris Motor Show, Volvo Cars of North America announced that it will bring the car to the Ú.S. market no earlier than the 2008 model year. The announcement comes just nine months after the C30 Design Concept was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in early 2006.Pricing and volume expectations for the Ú.S.-bound C30 have not yet been set.
The edgy design of the C30 features a unique frameless glass tailgate, a confident stance and the broad shoulders that have become a Volvo design hallmark. 'The C30 has plenty of muscles in a sporty and compact package,' noted Volvo Car's Design Director Steve Mattin. 'Anyone who recalls the Volvo SCC (Safety Concept Car) or the classic P1800ES will recognize the exclusive and convenient rear tailgate. The distinctive tail lamps ensure that no one will be uncertain about which car they are following.'
Putting 218 horsepower to the front wheels, the new C30 is powered by a turbocharged inline five-cylinder engine that produces 236 pound-feet of torque.Measuring in at just 167 inches in length, the C30 is the smallest member of Volvo's model range -- an impressive 8.5 inches shorter than the Volvo S40 sport sedan while still retaining the 103.9 inch wheel base, which really pushes the wheels towards the end of the car. 'A car that exudes muscular maneuverability must live up to the promise of its looks when you are behind the wheel,' said C30 project leader Hakan Abrahamsson. 'Therefore, the C30 has a chassis that offers sporty driving characteristics, nimble handling and responsive §teering.'
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| Engine : 2.5 L., 5-cylinder Power: 227 hp Torque: 236 ft-lbs | |
When it comes to safety, the new C30 is a true Volvo. Among other things, it will be available wîth BLIS (Blind Spot Information System), which helps the driver to identify another vehicle in the blind spot at the rear sides of the car.The front end incorporates the same patented multi-steel structure as the S40 and V50. Combined wîth airbags and safety belt pretensioners, the C30 offers first class safety. But the C30 wouldn't be a Volvo if it didn't also include such standard safety equipment as the Whiplash Protection System, WHIPS, and a Side Impact Protection System wîth side airbags and the Inflatable Curtain, IC.Source - Volvo
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