The Volvo c70 A Convertible and a Coupe All In One
Volvo calls this vehicle the true convertible. In fact , this auto essentially boasts of the prestige and fame caused my a convertible yet at the same time, this automobile holds and provides utmost comfort and the kind of safety that only a Volvo automobile could supply. This car is the Volvo C70 and at present , it is on its second generation of vehicles.
The first generation of the Volvo C70 was made available in two body styles which comprised of the convertible and the coupe version. This generation lived from the year 1997 up till 2005. It was designed, crafted, and manufactured equipped with both low pressure and high pressure 5-cylinder turbocharged engines that also had further help from manual and automatic transmission systems.
The first time it made its way to public knowledge, it was introduced as a 1997 model in Europe and as a 1998 model in the united states and the remainder of Northern America. And after that introduction, the Volvo C70 went on sale and had to double their efforts for there had been quite a limited demand for coupes. In spite of this, the Volvo C70 had developed a grouping of disciples who were often Volvo fans and backers.
The 2nd generation of Volvo C70s will be making its way to the vehicle scene this year, on the 13th of Apr 2006. This time, the vehicle holds a number of choices. Like its exterior color, one could actually choose from a large range of colors that includes Black Stone, White Pearl, zeal Red, Silver Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic, Flint grey Metallic, Blackcurrant Pearl, wizardry Blue Pearl, astronomical Blue Pearl, and Zanzibar Gold Pearl.
This vehicle holds and uses the platform that was also employed by the Volvo S40. The second generation Volvo C70 was designed by John Kinsey and was built by Pininfarina. It now includes a 3 piece retractable metal hardtop rather than the soft convertible top which was the standard one. However, there are no more coupe versions to be offered to the market.
Hans-Olov Olsson, the CEO and President of Volvo Cars exclaims,'We've succeeded in making an engaging convertible which, at the mere touch of a button, converts into a similarly elegant coupe. The purchaser gets 2 autos in one. Both with space for 4 adults. Our all new C70 is one of the first open top cars in the premium segment with both a steel roof and space for 4 adults. We believe this is a highly sought-after combination. That's the reason why we expect to more than double our sales compared to the first generation C70.'.
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